CategoryIn Society

Every year since 1974, the United Nations has honored World Environment Day on June 5, promoting “worldwide awareness and action for the environment.” The U.N. calls for the protection and improvement of the natural environment, which affects the well-being of people and economic development across the globe.  Millions of people in over 100 countries observe

Even though many parks are currently closed to the public, you can still enjoy their beauty up close. Go to artsandculture.google.com, then search “The Hidden Worlds of the National Parks.” Visitors, for instance, can get a virtual experience of flying over an active volcano in Hawaii, kayaking through icebergs in Alaska or swimming through the

In a 2013 TV interview, Fred Rogers, the creator and host of the iconic preschool television series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, shared that when he was a boy and a tragic event occurred, his mother would say, “Look for the helpers.” It’s important to do so, he said, “because if you look for the helpers, you’ll

Cherry trees herald the arrival of spring this year, blooming in brilliant profusion across the world. But did you know that for cherry trees to bloom in spring, the flower buds first form in the summer, and then enter a period of dormancy in autumn. These buds must go through the cold of winter to

Please refer to cdc.gov for further information on the new coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to prevent illness. The following symptoms may appear 2–14 days after exposure to COVID-19. How the Coronavirus Spreads The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly among people who

Criminals use clever schemes to defraud millions of people every year. They often combine new technology with old tricks to get people to send money or give out personal information. Here are some practical tips to help you stay a step ahead. 1. Spot imposters. Scammers often pretend to be someone you trust, like a

Gladia Bell began her Buddhist practice in 1983 at age 62 after being inspired by the changes she had witnessed in her daughter Regina. Now 98 years old, Gladia is a proud member of Fontana District in Fontana, California, regularly attending SGI-USA activities and studying the publications. “I love to read the World Tribune,” she

Researchers studying gratitude have found that being thankful and expressing it to others is good for our health and happiness. A new study suggests that expressing gratitude not only improves one-to-one relationships, but could also bring entire groups together. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Sara Algoe and her colleagues ran multiple experiments to

Dec. 10 marks the 71st birthday of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Adopted in 1948, three years after the U.N.’s founding, the historic document set out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected. It has been translated into over 500 languages. Although not legally binding, most national constitutions have adopted

Nirmal Purja, 36, on Oct. 29, completed “Project Possible,” setting a speed record for climbing the world’s 14 highest peaks. Each summit was at least 26,000 feet. “MISSION ACHIEVED!” his team tweeted upon reaching the 26,340-foot peak of Mount Shishapangma in China. While other climbers accomplished the feat in years, Purja did so in six

“First of all learn about death, and then about other things.” (“The Importance of the Moment of Death,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 2, p. 759) When Candy Chang lost a mother figure, she went through a long bout of depression. In the process of grieving her loss, she began to explore her own

by Marisa Iati2019, The Washington Post One-year-old Joseph Tidd and Orlando Pride player Carson Pickett have a lot in common: They both love soccer. They’re both athletic. And they both have partially formed left arms, which they tapped together last month in a photo that’s flying across the internet. The arm bump happened when Pickett,

In 1869, the transcontinental railroad was completed in the U.S., revolutionizing coast-to-coast travel and igniting economic growth. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of this historic event, Union Pacific Railroad recently restored Big Boy No. 4014—one of the world’s largest steam locomotives—to tour the Union Pacific system throughout 2019. Big Boy’s tour includes stops in Illinois, Iowa,

Learning how to handle my child rejecting me

The World Heritage Committee this month added two cultural sites to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Drumroll, please . . . The Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, Italy Located in northeastern Italy, the site includes part of the vine-growing landscape of the Prosecco wine production area. Since the 17th century, the use of ciglioni, or

Dan Buettner—an educator, National Geographic Fellow and New York Times-bestselling author—spent over a decade researching the “blue zones,” regions around the world where people live the longest and healthiest. A large percentage lives to 100. They remain active well into their 80s and 90s, and typically do not experience degenerative diseases common in the industrialized

These are some of the ways Tokyo plans to use technology to host the 2020 Olympics: • wind and solar energy to power the stadiums• recycled cell phones converted into medals• driverless taxis; guests will use their smartphones to unlock doors and pay fees• install solar roads• use robots to translate Japanese for foreign guests

William Shakespeare (bapt. April 26, 1564—April 23, 1616) was a poet, playwright and actor during the Elizabethan and Jacobean ages of British theater (sometimes called the English Renaissance or the early modern period). He is widely considered the greatest writer in the English language and is referred to as England’s national poet and the “Bard

The U.K. has an official minister for loneliness. The appointment, the first of its kind in the world, was introduced last year in response to an alarming study revealing that over 9 million adults in the U.K. feel “often or always lonely,” according to a 2017 report published by Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness. Recent