New 6G Wireless Tech Is 500 Times Faster Than Average 5G Smartphones

A technology demo carried out in Japan has shown a prototype wireless device reaching 100 Gbps data transfer speeds, which is 10 times faster than 5G at its peak, and 500 times faster than an average 5G smartphone.

The Great Resignation: Workplace Revolution

More than 4 million Americans are deciding to quit their jobs every month since the since the post-COVID-19 recovery started. People who decide to quit are taking this decision based on their desire to improve their quality of life.

Should killing nature be a crime?

In December 2019, at the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Vanuatu’s ambassador to the European Union made a radical suggestion: make the destruction of the environment a crime.

To Use Starlink You Have To "Recognize Mars as a Free Planet"

To date, SpaceX has launched over 800 Starlink satellites. Now  SpaceX has invited participants to take part in a public beta test  but on one condition - participants must acknowledge that Mars is a “free planet.”

SpaceX launches 14th batch of Starlink internet satellites

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket fired 60 more Starlink internet relay satellites into orbit Sunday from the Kennedy Space Center with another set awaiting launch Wednesday from the nearby Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

UN World Food Programme wins 2020 Nobel Peace Prize

The UN World Food Programme (WFP), which provides lifesaving food assistance to millions across the world - often in extremely dangerous and hard-to-access conditions - has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. 

World's fastest internet speed from a single optical chip

Researchers have successfully tested and recorded Australia's fastest internet data speed, and that of the world, from a single optical chip - capable of downloading 1000 high definition movies in a split second.

Earth School can be your kid's at-home science teacher

Earth School together with experts from National Geographic, WWF, and the BBC created a brand new online science curriculum of sorts that comprises 30 short animated videos about various topics.

The Pope endorsed Universal Basic Income

Pope Francis suggests countries should consider a universal basic wage to help combat the economic disruption caused by COVID-19. 

SpaceX launches 60 Starlink satellites

SpaceX's launch of its next 60 Starlink satellites proceeded smoothly on Wednesday morning. About 1 hour after launch, the stack of satellites deployed into low-Earth orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket's thrice-used first stage landed on the drone ship.

Universal features of music around the world

New research supports the idea that music all around the globe shares important commonalities, despite many differences. Is music really a "universal language"?

SpaceX launches 60 little satellites, with many more to come

SpaceX has launched 60 little satellites, the first of thousands that founder Elon Musk plans to put in orbit for global internet coverage.

Protesters Kick Off a Week of Global Climate Action

Thousands of protesters around the world took to the streets as part of a wave of coordinated action. The protesters want the world’s governments to stop sleepwalking through humanity’s last best chance at ecological salvation.

Kindness to others greatly improve one's mood

According to a recent study, walking around and offering kindness to others in the world reduces anxiety and increases happiness and feelings of social connection.

The Most Wholesome Internet Challenge Ever

Viral internet trends aren’t often inspiring. However, the most recent hashtag—#trashtag—is empowering. Tons of everyday citizens are taking it upon themselves to help make their communities look and feel a little nicer.