So, would you like a little good news for a change?
That’s why we’re here! We’ve left the politics, religion, and ads behind. Instead, we focus on publishing articles — on anything under the sun — to remind us all that this is still an amazing world! Want to learn more about us? Take a peek at our complete mission!
Here’s a taste of what you’ll find here…
5 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Orchid That’s Actually an Insect
The Orchid Mantis may look like a gorgeous flower, but behind that beauty is a deadly assassin. Check out how these remarkable creatures use their camouflage to its most deadly–and beautiful–best.
11 minutes
[ Animals ]
Saving the Rainforest with Old Cell Phones
How can we police large swaths of endangered rainforest with something we all have at home? The incredible startup Rainforest Connection is taking our old cell phones and giving them a second life as protectors of some of the most at-risk habitat on the planet!
10 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
A Village Made of Plastic
What might happen if we placed more focus on the idea of inventing ever more creative and practical uses for what’s already been made? Why keep making more “stuff”? There’s something popping up in Panama that can inspire us all!
14 minutes
[ Health ]
Helping the Blind See With Their Tongues
Have you heard of the device that uses the tongue to transmit visual information to the brain? Today, we’ll take a look at the lives of Andy and Erik to see the potential in this amazing innovation!
7 minutes
[ Animals ]
Rewilding: What if We Had the Giants Back?
By Dr. Lynda
Have you heard much about “megafauna,” the other giants that roamed the earth after the dinosaurs. It turns out they can teach us a lot about rewilding, a process to recover balance in the natural world.
22 minutes
[ Art ]
How Tall Bikes Could Save the World!
By Dr. Lynda
Since the dawn of time, wildly creative people (often considered foolish) have been bringing ingenious concepts into our daily lives. Here’s a brilliantly fun and remarkable innovation that may be on the horizon!
10 minutes
[ Animals ]
Denali: A Dog’s Perspective on Life and Death
By Dr. Lynda
There are some lovely stories on the web about the love and friendship, but few from a dog’s perspective. Take a few minutes to soak this in.
8 minutes
[ Animals ]
A Bird that Sings Like a Dog… And a Camera?
Have you ever heard the song of the lyrebird? These strange birds take the sounds of dogs, cameras, chainsaws, and other birds to create their mating calls!
9 minutes
[ Business ]
Hilarious James Veitch: Scamming an Email Scammer!
By Dr. Lynda
What would happen if you replied to an email scam in your inbox? Comedian James Veitch decided one day to find out. The story that ensues is very funny and revealing!
5 minutes
[ Animals ]
Fire Ants: The Material of the Future?
Did you know that a colony of fire ants can act as a liquid and a solid? We know, it sounds crazy, these little guys have a lot they can teach us!
5 minutes
[ Art ]
Where Artistry Meets Athleticism
Combining artistry, athleticism, and tradition the Georgian National Ballet is a true cultural marvel, and an incredible reminder of how art can transcend culture!
16 minutes
[ Animals ]
Elephants Never Forget
By Dr. Lynda
Shirley didn’t see another elephant for over 20 years, then everything changed. Buckle up for one of the most heartwarming stories you’ll hear today!
20 minutes
[ Art ]
Turning Apples into Ears: Creativity in the Lab
What if we let creativity and play mix with science? Here’s a lab that is doing just that, and in doing so coming up with incredible discoveries, like the ability to turn apples into ears…
15 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Last Hallucinogenic Honey Hunters of Nepal
What could come from documenting some of the most remarkable human traditions? Today we head to breathtaking heights on the steep cliffs of Nepal and have the privilege of looking behind the scenes of what’s said to be the last traditional hallucinogenic honey harvest. You won’t want to miss this!
17 minutes
[ Business ]
Karen Thompson: What Fear Can Teach Us!
By Dr. Lynda
DO NOT MISS THIS! If you are turning your back on all the fear and malice in the news media these days, this TED Talk is a really fun and “game-changing” insight! (We use it almost every day)
12 minutes
[ Art ]
Gratitude and Wonder with Louie Schwartzberg
By Dr. Lynda
Photographer Louie Schwartzberg brings us all to a place of breath-taking beauty, wonder and hope with his TED Talk, remarkable images and the words of wise ones, young and old. This TED Talk leaves us with a sigh and a smile every time we revisit it.
12 minutes
[ Art ]
Chris Hadfield’s Space Oddity
When Chris Hadfield released his cover of David Bowie’s song Space Oddity filmed on the ISS, it captured the attention of the world. Let’s take a moment to celebrate this iconic and beautiful video!
27 minutes
[ Culture ]
Skateboarding for Peace in Afghanistan
By Dr. Lynda
The most remarkable innovations often happen with sweeping speed, when someone puts things together in a novel way. See how amazing hope and education have lurched forward through skateboarding in Afghanistan!
14 minutes
[ Design ]
Snake Robots: Can You Watch This Without Squirming?
Are you creeped out by robots… or snakes? How about a robotic snake?! You might change your tune when you see the incredible uses of the robot snake, today on EWC.
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
Jellyfish Lake: An Otherworldly Place
On this Saturday Around the World, we take you to one of the most incredible underwater places in the world: Jellyfish Lake! Home to millions of beautiful, virtually stingless Golden Jellyfish, this is quite the aquatic marvel.
9 minutes
[ Animals ]
Unlikely Heroes: The Hidden Gems of 2016 on EWC!
By Dr. Lynda
Once in a while it’s good to travel with a guide who really knows the hidden gems in any landscape, the extraordinary things that shouldn’t be missed. Today, let us be your guide to some remarkable hidden gems of possibility!
11 minutes
[ Curators' Best ]
It Can All Change In An Instant (For The Better!)
By Dr. Lynda
Ric Elias was on board “the Miracle of the Hudson,” the US Airways flight that was set to crash before a heroic safe landing by Captain Sully. Learn what went through Elias’ mind as the doomed plane went down in the icy water. It is a gift to all of us!
5 minutes
[ Animals ]
Powering Your World with Fish Scales?
Yes, you read that correctly, we can use fish scales to generate power! It turns out those fish you see in the market could be an alternative energy source. Here’s how this alternative energy source could be used in the future!
15 minutes
Shattering the Records: Are We Getting Faster, Better, and Stronger?
This Olympics we have seen records broken, ceilings shattered, and remarkable feats of athleticism. Are athletes really getting better or is there something else happening here? Here’s the remarkable answer…
