A new indoor farm located in a shipyard in New Jersey is growing food without the need for soil while using 95 percent less water. Through the use of an automatic hydroponic system that delivers nutrients directly to the crops, the indoor farm is growing food at a rate that is 30 … [Read more...] about This new indoor farm is 30 times more productive than a traditional farm
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Here’s one way we can start fixing America’s painkiller problem
In a recent study, researchers sent a letter to 388 clinicians informing them that a patient they’d prescribed a drug to had overdosed and died. The letter, which was based on actual events, came with instructions and recommendations on proper opioid prescribing. Another 438 … [Read more...] about Here’s one way we can start fixing America’s painkiller problem
Why this infant sat front row at the Nelson Mandela peace summit
Being the world’s youngest female head of state, as well as a new mother, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is constantly breaking down new barriers for women and making history. This week she did it again when she attended the Nelson Mandela peace summit in New York City … [Read more...] about Why this infant sat front row at the Nelson Mandela peace summit
Biomimicry: How nature holds the blueprint for creating a circular economy
GreenMoney, a journal that has been covering sustainable business and impact investing for 25 years, recently put together their top 15 favorite articles to celebrate their anniversary. One of our favorites is on biomimicry and how it went from a fringe idea to one that’s being … [Read more...] about Biomimicry: How nature holds the blueprint for creating a circular economy
Working remotely? These 6 tips will help you stay motivated
While working remotely gives you lots of freedom, it can also deprive you of direct accountability and make it hard for you to stay motivated. Especially, if you see your home as a place of relaxation, using it as a workplace can be harder than expected. If you’re struggling to … [Read more...] about Working remotely? These 6 tips will help you stay motivated