Farmer and Fossil Museum Curator Discovers New Pterosaur Species in Australia
Kevin Petersen, in addition to cultivating avocados, serves as the curator of the Kronosaurus Korner fossil museum in northwest Queensland, Australia. In 2021, while pursuing his passion as an amateur paleontologist, Petersen made a remarkable discovery: he unearthed several fossilized bones in western Queensland, unveiling a new species of pterosaur. Named Haliskia peterseni, this flying […]
Starbucks Faces Growing Challenges as Global Sales Decline
Andrew Buckley, a self-proclaimed mocha enthusiast, recently gave up his Starbucks habit. He was shocked when the latest price hike pushed the cost of his drink to over $6. At 50 years old and working in tech sales in Idaho, Buckley had been a loyal customer for decades, considering his near-daily mocha a small luxury […]
Canada Launches Initiative to Attract Foreign Workers for the Home Care Sector
The program announced by the Canadian government aims to support foreign workers who play essential roles in assisting the elderly and children in the country. To be eligible for this program, candidates must meet a series of requirements established by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). These criteria include specific qualifications in the care field, […]
Company Redefines the Concept of Sustainable Furniture by Introducing Cardboard-Made Pieces
With over 20 years of history, this company has stood out by combining innovative design with a profound environmental awareness, offering solutions that not only meet the demand for eco-friendly alternatives but also elevate the standard of sophistication and functionality in the market. The company’s story is marked by a constant pursuit of innovation and […]
See which are the best cities in the world to live in 2024
The Austrian city of Vienna has reaffirmed its status as the best city in the world to live in 2024, according to the annual report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), released on Wednesday, July 26. This marks the third consecutive year that Vienna has claimed the top spot, further consolidating its reputation as one […]
Climate change is becoming increasingly evident as a significant risk factor for the health of vulnerable groups
As highlighted by a comprehensive set of studies led by the World Health Organization (WHO), recently published in the Journal of Global Health, extreme weather events, such as intense heat waves, exacerbated air pollution, and natural disasters like floods and wildfires, pose severe and immediate threats to the health of these demographic groups. Pregnant women […]
Portugal prepares the world’s longest circular trail, spanning 3,000 km
The route will be launched in phases and is set to cover municipalities from the north to the south of the mainland, promoting cultural and sporting activities. Portugal is on the verge of undertaking an ambitious project that promises to transform the country into a premier destination for nature and adventure tourism. The project, titled […]
Visa will allow travelers to stay in Thailand for up to 180 days
The popular Southeast Asian destination has recently launched a new five-year visa aimed at remote workers and other travelers looking to stay in the country for extended periods. According to a statement from the Thai Prime Minister’s Office, the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) will allow travelers to stay in the country for up to 180 […]
Why is Uruguay one of the most expensive countries in the world?
Fruits and vegetables are significantly more expensive in Uruguay than in Brazil, as revealed by a recent study. For example, a resident of Rivera, a Uruguayan border city, shopping at the local market will find a 180-gram tube of toothpaste priced at 243 Uruguayan pesos (US$6.20). However, if this same resident crosses the street to […]
Projections indicate that by the year 2064, the global mortality rate could surpass the birth rate.
This scenario, which once seemed distant, is now becoming increasingly likely as the world experiences significant demographic changes. Major global economies are already nearing this reality. The total fertility rate of the 38 countries that make up the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) plummeted to just 1.5 children per woman in 2022, a […]