Finland is Making Their 6-Week Crash Course on AI Available to the World as a Free Christmas Gift
"The Elements of AI" is currently available in English, Swedish, Estonian, Finnish, and German through the University of Helsinki website.
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5 Years After Turning Disused Military Bases into Nature Reserves, Wolves Return and Use Bases as Havens
Wolves have returned to Germany after 62 military bases were closed down and turned into nature reserves along the former Iron Curtain.
Rather Than Slip into Depression, Man Quits Job, Sells Possessions, and Travels the World With a Ferret
After enduring three heartbreaking losses in the same year, this former airman quit his job so he could find happiness on the road with his pet ferret.
Denmark Researchers Use Seaweed to Power a Car
Danish researchers say they have powered a car with a biofuel that is made from seaweed produced by a Dutch research project.
Europe Introduces Legislative Road Map to Becoming World's First Climate-Neutral Continent By 2050
Not only does the package call on member states to slash emissions further, it also incentivizes coal-dependent states to turn away from fossil fuels.
Shelter Believes Dogs Deserve the Spirit of Christmas, Too-Watch the Excitement as Santa Brings Bag Full of Goodies
Romanian animal shelter Sava's Safe Haven believes homeless animals deserve to feel the spirit of Christmas, so lovingly calls on Santa for gifts.
Metallica Donates a Quarter-Million Dollars to Help Build First Children's Hospital of Its Kind in Romania
It has been 20 years since Metallica played in Romania—and they are now celebrating their return by helping to build its first pediatric oncology hospital.
Bike Path Inspired by Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' Opens in Netherlands
Inspired by Vincent van Gogh's work, "Starry Night," a new twinkling bike path evokes the color and light within the world-famous painting, while also connecting cultural sites important to the artist born there. The opening of the cycle path in the Dutch city of Eindhoven November 12 marked the start of an international year of festivities focused on the inspiring career of van Gogh, which ended with his 1890 death.
A Giant Fusion Reactor Hotter than the Sun to Provide Unlimited Clean Energy Without Waste Marks Milestone
The assembly phase of one of humanity's most-complex engineering projects—a giant nuclear fusion reactor called ITER—launched in France.
Two Sturgeons Caught in Georgia River Delight Conservations Who Feared Prehistoric Fish to Be Extinct in Europe
Two juvenile ship sturgeon, a critically endangered species, were found in the Rioni River in Georgia offering hope to conservationists they can be saved.
In Major Victory for the Environment, Germany Bans Single-Use Plastic and Styrofoam
Bills coming out of the German parliament include a planned 15-year exit from coal power and bans on plastic straws and single-use styrofoam containers.
Tiny Forests Are Springing Up All Around Europe, Inspired By Japan, to Help Restore Biodiversity
Organizations in France, Holland, and Belgium are planting tiny forests with the famous "Miyawaki method" of reforestation to help restore biodiversity.
EU Plans to Raise $22 Billion Annually to Protect 30% of Land and Oceans for Biodiversity
To support dimishing biodiversity, the European Commission has drafted a plan to raise 20 billion euro annually to reform agriculture, and protect nature.
Watch Illuminated Drones Create Beating Heart to Honor Healthcare Workers in Rotterdam Sky
Studio Drift launched another spectacular drone light show—a moving 3D red heart beating in the sky over Rotterdam as a tribute to healthcare workers.
Portugal Preparing Several Billion-Dollar Clean Energy Projects for Post-Coronavirus Future
Portugal is aiming to leap out of their COVID-19 lockdown by launching a series of clean energy projects that could generate 5.5 billion Euro in investment.
Record-Breaking Amounts of Solar Electricity Generated in Germany After String of Sunny Days
No clouds or smoggy emissions during lockdowns in Germany led to clear skies and a new German record for solar power generated in a single day.
These Optimistic COVID Updates Give Us the Evidence We Need for Hope in April
In some of the hardest-hit nations around the world, rates of new cases and fatalities are showing signs of decline and recovery.
Device That Generates Cheap Energy Continues to Delight, Stump Scientists [Updated]
Italian inventor Andrea Rossi and Emeritus Professor Dr. Sergio Focardi have worked together for two years to bring the first iteration of a new cheap energy source to the public. Referred to as Low Energy Nuclear Reaction, this operation produces sustainable energy with no nuclear radiation, dangerous chemicals or pollution.
Designer's Air Purifier Converts Smog Into Jewelry As it Cleans
A Dutch artist has built the world's largest portable air purifier that turns smog into jewelry while giving people a breath of fresh air.
Lithuania Allows Restaurant Seating to Expand Into Streets and Plazas to Safely Reopen its Vibrant Old Town Cafes
In Lithuania's capital of Vilnius, many of the plazas and streets are being turned into outdoor seating to help restaurants stay open during COVID-19.
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