Mussel-mounted motion sensors can help detect toxins in our water
Mussels are fascinating creatures that who's powerful role in our ecosystems is often overlooked. We’ve written previously about how mussels inspired highly effective surgical glue as well as how they can accurately gauge levels of pollution and identify contaminants in underwater Read More...
New blade design has the potential to reduce wind energy costs
As an increasing amount of evidence suggests, the world could be powered entirely by renewables a soon as 2050. But to make sure that happens, we need to continue to develop new, innovative designs that will streamline the transition to clean energy. That’s exactly what a team of scientists in Read More...
March 25, 2021
Today we're talking about sea cucumbers, the unsung heroes of the sea and how a Chinese village using eco-friendly architecture to create economic prosperity. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 25, 2021
Today we're talking about sea cucumbers, the unsung heroes of the sea and how a Chinese village using eco-friendly architecture to create economic prosperity. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 25, 2021
Today we're talking about sea cucumbers, the unsung heroes of the sea and how a Chinese village using eco-friendly architecture to create economic prosperity. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 25, 2021
Today we're talking about sea cucumbers, the unsung heroes of the sea and how a Chinese village using eco-friendly architecture to create economic prosperity. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
New partnership helps wildlife and farmers coexist peacefully in California
Wildlife and the agricultural industry have long been at odds in California’s Central Valley. The rich farming region known as “the breadbasket of the world” is responsible for 20 percent of the US’ rice production, but it’s also a critical habitat space for migratory birds which have Read More...
Scientists replace bitumen with thread to make more sustainable roads
From building rubble to plastic waste to discarded face masks, scientists are constantly investigating new alternative materials to help reduce the environmental impact of road construction. One of the most recently explored possibilities comes from researchers in Switzerland who are investigating Read More...
The Social Supermarket is like any regular store, except everything is free
The New Zealand capital Wellington is now home to quite a remarkable place: a supermarket where everything is free. This unique food bank, called the Social Supermarket, is run by Wellington City Mission, a faith-centered organization that was founded in 1904 to respond to the needs of the Read More...
Eco-friendly architecture helps lift Chinese village out of poverty
Over the recent decades, the Miao community in the traditional Chinese village of Longtang in southwest China has experienced an economic decline due to its shrinking population. A recently completed architecture project aims to revitalize the area by blending sustainability with local Read More...