Malala Yousafzais’ New Film “He Named Me Malala”

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai recently premiered the trailer for her upcoming film “He Named Me Malala,” directed by Davis Guggenheim. Whether showing her in class receiving her physics exam score or at the United Nations receiving a standing ovation, the film provides a powerful glimpse into the mind of the 17-year-old as she balances daily life as a normal teenager with her international …

Eco-Friendly Cows

Scientists in Britain are working to develop the country’s first eco-friendly cows in order to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases created from cattle farming. Due to their unique way of digesting food—and the subsequent flatulence they produce—cows leave behind a massive carbon footprint each year. By experimenting with both sugar-heavy and protein-packed grass diets, scientists at Rothamsted Research aim to curb the production of …

The Origins of the “Jazz” Paper Cup Design

Any American who lived through the ‘90s has undoubtedly encountered it: the scribbled blue and purple “Jazz” design on the side of Sweetheart paper cups. But like a true design phenomena, the pattern wasn’t created by a giant marketing firm, but a Sweetheart employee working out of their Springfield office as part of a contest. While the illustration itself has transcended its humble grocery store …