‘Giving machines’ invite people to give back to their local and global communities
Pedestrians in 10 cities worldwide this holiday season have a chance to give in a whole new way, thanks to a set of innovative charitable vending machines. The “Giving Machines” are part of a partnership between the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and charities around the world, Read More...
This circular office can be easily disassembled and reused once no longer in use
Promoting sustainability in building design is an essential step in transitioning towards a circular economy. Part of that is ensuring that discarded materials from building construction and demolition are eventually given a new purpose after their time has come, rather than sending them to Read More...
FDA endorses psilocybin with Breakthrough Therapy classification
Just months after we dedicated a week to the magnificent mushroom, the FDA has approved psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound of magic mushrooms, as a Breakthrough Therapy for the second time this year. This designation means research can be fast-tracked into psilocybin’s application for Read More...
The ancient plant that's helping Indonesia modernize its electricity grid
As a nation made up of 17,000 islands, one of Indonesia’s most challenging problems in the 21st century has been modernizing its electric grid. But now on the island of Siberut, some electricity-starved hamlets are sustainably developing their own energy by relying on a material that has Read More...
This Kickstarter product will turn your phone into a microscope
Smartphones changed photography forever by making the camera a staple on every new smartphone produced. Now a new kickstarter campaign is planning to revolutionize the microscope industry by turning any smartphone camera into a portable microscope. The new product named DIPLE is a small Read More...
Why you should make a turkey trot part of your holiday tradition
It’s the season of family gathering and endless pumpkin pie, but it’s also the season for turkey trots! Getting outside for a charity walk or run this holiday season benefits a good cause, boosts your health, and helps you connect with your community, so why not sign up? Charity walks have Read More...
Mastercard bans automatic billing after ending of free trials
Have you ever subscribed to a free online trial and forgotten to cancel before the company bills you? Some businesses argue that it makes the process of acquiring a service easier for the user, but people protest that companies benefit from obtaining information used to automatically charge unwary Read More...
How to create an online community free of trolls
This Thanksgiving week we’ve been publishing stories that emphasize the powerful role of community. And we’re not just talking about physical communities! We also recognize the power that online communities can empower people…if done right. Creating an online community is a bit like opening Read More...
How to unlock the power of a strong community
Time and time again, scientists have consistently identified the root of happiness: having rich social bonds and meaningful relationships. When you have a strong community, it helps people to expedite the formation of meaningful relationships that make one happier. If you want to help make your Read More...
Vendors turn streets into community spaces, so why are cities cracking down?
Earlier this month, a woman from Ecuador was handcuffed by police for selling churros in a New York City subway station. Officers confiscated her pushcart—her livelihood—and all its contents. She did not have a permit. But the city has not raised the number of permits since 1983, meaning $200 Read More...