The Ethereum blockchain is a distributed ledger that works without needing intermediaries like banks. It records transactions and creates value by rewarding those who update it with tokens known as ether, which are then used to purchase other services on…
Developing nations offer attractive environments for garment factories due to cheap labour costs and tax breaks; however, they often fail to follow environmental regulations. Many factories discharge untreated toxic wastewater directly into rivers which then pollute evaporation and runoff waters…
Alongside unsafe working conditions, garment workers often do not receive adequate maternity or sick leave to care for their families when they become ill or injured, and are prevented from forming unions due to government laws and export zone restrictions…
Though often disregarded as confusing and unpredictable, Boston’s MBTA (commonly referred to locally as “the T”) can be an efficient and convenient means of transportation. Just remember that it is an old system – often noisy with loud screeching noises…
One effective way of saving on T fares is purchasing a pass, giving access to all lines, stations and buses on the system. Passes can be bought either online or at any T station; Apple and Android users alike can…
The Red Line begins its journey at Alewife station in North Cambridge and travels south through Somerville and Harvard before reaching Porter Square, Central Station, Kendall Square (MIT campus) Charles Street-MGH hospital and finally JFK/U Mass in Downtown Boston where…
Josh visits Playa del Carmen where he snorkels with a marine biologist to understand efforts being taken to conserve Mexico’s coral reefs, and visits a Mayan town square and watches the Danza de los Voladores; daredevil men fly around a…
When visiting national parks like Bwindi Volcanoes National Park in Uganda or Mgahinga National Park in Rwanda, it’s important to remember that mountain gorillas you encounter won’t be as agile as those seen in movies depicting King Kong – this…
These herbivorous mammals consume stems, bamboo shoots, fruits and invertebrates as dietary staples; their diet also includes bark roots and invertebrates. They spend approximately half their day foraging for food before relaxing or resting. Communication occurs through vocalizations, visual signals…
If you’re flying unaccompanied with minors, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Airlines each have unique policies regarding minors; here are some tips for making the process as stress-free and comfortable as possible. Start off by…