NASA completes first all-female astronaut spacewalk
In 1984 Russia sent the first woman, Svetlana Savitskaya, on a spacewalk. Since then, twelve U.S. women have completed 43 spacewalks.
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In 1984 Russia sent the first woman, Svetlana Savitskaya, on a spacewalk. Since then, twelve U.S. women have completed 43 spacewalks.
NASA completes first all-female astronaut spacewalk Read more
According to AP News the Guatemalan government has predicted the ban, “…would eliminate more than half of the non-organic waste produced in the country.”
Guatamala to ban plastic cups, bags, straws by 2021 Read more
“In general, the world is improving. Since 2014, the world average score increased from 61.80 to 64.47, and there has been improvement on eight of 12 social progress components.”
Social Progress Index indicates humanity’s well-being has improved five years in a row Read more
The new California budget spends $280 million in total to make college more affordable.
New California budget offers two free years of community college Read more
“Our study shows that treatment to suppress HIV replication and gene editing therapy, when given sequentially, can eliminate HIV from cells and organs of infected animals.”
Scientists eliminate HIV in animal genome in historic first Read more
The highest court in Ecuador has ruled in favor of the legalization of same-sex unions, in a major victory for the LGBTQ community.
Ecuador legalizes same-sex marriage Read more
The plan will provide Medicaid coverage to approximately 90,000 undocumented residents between ages 19 and 25.
California becomes first state to offer health insurance to some undocumented immigrants Read more
Costa Rica has passed legislation creating a full ban on the import, marketing, and distribution of all Styrofoam, or polystyrene, containers.
Costa Rica passes law to ban Styrofoam containers Read more
The UK government has committed to net zero carbon emissions by the year 2050, making it the first country with a major economy to create such a deadline.
UK government commits to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 Read more
In the landmark ruling, the southern African nation’s High Court rejected sections of the penal code that criminalize same-sex relations and impose up to seven years in prison.
Judges in Botswana unanimously rule to decriminalize homosexuality Read more