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Developing public lands for affordable homes
A radical solution is taking root in the magnificent landscapes of the American West, where growing demand for housing collides with huge state-owned trust lands. States are looking for creative ways to repurpose these lands, which were originally earmarked to fund schools and local communities, to Read More...
Meet Filkin's Drift, the band walking 870 Miles to promote environmentally friendly touring
In a world where music has no boundaries, the environmental impact of touring has frequently taken a back seat. But now, two musicians from Birmingham, UK, are upending the music industry by embarking on an 870-mile eco-tour along Wales' gorgeous coast. Meet Seth Bye and Chris Roberts, the Read More...
A new era in STI testing: a tampon developed by a British firm identifies infection
Daye, a forward-thinking gynecological health firm, pioneered a novel way for sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing. Their groundbreaking STI diagnostic tampon, which includes a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, is set to change the way women think about their sexual health. It is Read More...
What's in a name? Dozens of American birds to be renamed to promote inclusivity
"Names have power, and power can be for the good or it can be for the bad," says Colleen Handel, President of the American Ornithological Society. This power is driving a radical movement to revise the English names of all bird species named after people, as well as to erase any names deemed Read More...
Art preserves endangered flora in Himalayas—where conservation and culture collide
"In 2002, I was returning to Kalimpong in the eastern Himalaya region of India, and I found numerous trees had been cut down for a dam on the Teesta River at Kalijhora," recalls Hemlata Pradhan, an artist who had just completed her Master's in natural history illustration in London. This shocking Read More...
The dawn of space-based solar energy: a sustainable solution to our energy needs
Space-based solar power is a visionary solution to our energy demands in a world where the need for renewable energy is growing. The idea of beaming solar energy from space to Earth may have appeared science fiction at one point, but it is now on the cusp of becoming a reality. Scientists and Read More...
How We Rock the Spectrum creates inclusive play spaces for neurodivergent kids
Tiera Turner faced a predicament that many parents of neurodivergent children can relate to when her first son was diagnosed with autism in 2019. She couldn't find a place where her child could be himself without having to apologize or explain himself. Turner has two sons with autism and has Read More...
The summer of triumph for women's sports: a new era unfolds
This past summer, women's sports flourished, reaching goals that were formerly thought to be unattainable. Women's sports have entered a new age, leaving a huge impact on the world of athletics, from gender pay equality to record-breaking viewership. The rise of women's football The phenomenal Read More...
Breaking barriers: Mexican students by border gain affordable access to California colleges
California Governor Gavin Newsom approved legislation allowing low-income Mexican students living near the US border to attend some California community institutions at in-state tuition rates. This historic legislation is a beacon of hope for youngsters in California's south. Students who are Read More...
Judge overturns Galveston’s discriminatory electoral map in a voting rights victory
A federal judge issued a stinging reprimand to the Republican commissioners of Galveston County, Texas in a landmark case. The decision, which Judge Jeffrey Brown described as a "stark and jarring" violation of the Voting Rights Act, is a watershed moment in the fight for fair representation. In Read More...