Study of Surveillance Cameras Proves That Strangers Will Almost Always Intervene to Help
By examining the security footage of 219 public arguments and assaults from around the world, scientists have debunked the "bystander effect".
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World's Largest National Wealth is Now Being Withdrawn From Oil and Gas Stocks
Norway manages the world's largest sovereign wealth fund in the world – and they just announced the beginning of their phase-out of fossil fuel investment.
CARE Comes to Rescue: Builds Tremor-Proof Homes in India
CARE and The Federation of India's Chambers of Commerce is building 10,000 earthquake resistant homes, schools, and community centers in 30 villages six months after a devastating earthquake ripped through Gujarat.
Cell Phones Boosts Health Care in Bangladesh With 24-hour Help Line
Recent mobile phone initiatives in Bangladesh are allowing patients to reach a health worker for advice at no cost 24 hours a day. They can receive prenatal care reminders and even send complaints about patient care.
When Asked to Build a Hospital That Lowers Blood Pressure, They Built a 'Forest-Like' Sanctuary
When designers were asked to create a hospital that lowered a patient's blood pressure, they used nature as the obvious solution-and it worked.
This is How Close We Are to Eliminating Malaria - 7.6 Million Deaths Averted in 20 Years, Thanks to Generous Nations
The World Health Organization reported that malaria deaths fell last year to the lowest level ever recorded.
Toronto's Oldest Tree Will No Longer Be Cut Down Thanks to Last-Minute Decision By City Council
One of the oldest trees in Canada, a 250 year-old red oak was facing the axe, but a last-minute vote by the Toronto city council saved it.
In Historic Move, the Global Shipping Industry is Agreeing to Join Climate Agreement
Since the shipping industry spans international territories, it has never been included on climate talks – until now.
Disaster Breeds Invention: Philippine Residents Use Volcanic Ash to Repair Damaged Buildings
Volcanic ash from the recently erupted Taal volcano on Luzon in the Philippines is being used to create bricks to repair local buildings
Russia Sends Cargo Plane of Medical Supplies to US: 'There is no alternative to working together'
Russia is sending its largest cargo plane carrying face masks, gowns, and medical supplies to US to help the country fight the COVID-19 pandemic
Cuba's Airport Gets a Boost For Tourism with International Partnership
Since America's embargo with Cuba was lifted, the Caribbean country has been struggling to welcome the overwhelming amount of tourists at Havana Airport.
Scottish Government Scores Hole in One for Wildlife, Blocking Golf Course on Protected Coastline
A coastal dune ecosystem, Coul Links in Scotland, was protected from golf course development by the Scottish Government after a 4-year fight by activists.
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