Research: For children with autism, a cat can be the perfect companion
Cats can be loving and playful companions for anyone, but for children with autism, a new study suggests a cat can reduce separation anxiety and increase empathy. Researchers from the University of Missouri studied children with autism aged 6 to 14 after they adopted a cat into their family with Read More...
4 Signs your houseplant needs a bigger pot
In the wintertime, your houseplants can offer a touch of freshness to the darker days. Although most houseplants grow more slowly in the winter months, some upkeep habits can help your plant continue to thrive and prepare it for faster growth in the spring. One of the best ways you can prepare your Read More...
January 13, 2021
Today we've got innovations in shipping and recycling with an AI system that more effectively sorts recyclables and a massive green hydrogen-powered ferry that will transport 1,800 people between Copenhagen and Oslo. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
January 13, 2021
Today we've got innovations in shipping and recycling with an AI system that more effectively sorts recyclables and a massive green hydrogen-powered ferry that will transport 1,800 people between Copenhagen and Oslo. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
January 13, 2021
Today we've got innovations in shipping and recycling with an AI system that more effectively sorts recyclables and a massive green hydrogen-powered ferry that will transport 1,800 people between Copenhagen and Oslo. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
January 13, 2021
Today we've got innovations in shipping and recycling with an AI system that more effectively sorts recyclables and a massive green hydrogen-powered ferry that will transport 1,800 people between Copenhagen and Oslo. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
How to care for your houseplants during the cool winter months
As the weather conditions change during the winter months so should your houseplant care routine. Changes in weather conditions such as colder temperatures, lower levels of light, drier air, and shorter days can all affect how your houseplants fare during the cold season. From Treehugger’s Read More...
AI-powered robot that rapidly sorts through recyclables is going global
Before plastic can become recycled products, that plastic needs to be manually sorted by workers at a recycling center. The problem is that recycling centers can’t afford to hire the number of people needed to sort through all the plastic they receive each day, and even if they could afford it, Read More...
This zero-emission hydrogen ferry will help clean up the marine industry
Maritime transport is responsible for about 2.5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, emitting around 940 million tons of CO2 annually. As the industry seeks to transition to zero-carbon fuels, hydrogen is emerging as a promising candidate. One of the most interesting recent developments Read More...
Magnetic induction stoves solve the pitfalls of traditional electric stove tops
Cities like San Francisco and Ojai have voted to ban the use of natural gas in new construction projects, opting for all-electric homes for the environmental and indoor air quality benefits they provide. As we move toward this new generation of construction, magnetic induction offers solutions to Read More...