Miscellaneous
Philippines could end poverty within a generation
Corruption and natural disasters have been driving forces behind the Philippine’s poverty level, among the highest in East Asia. But now thanks to sustainable economic growth and the creation of one million jobs between October 2013 and October 2014, the bottom 20 percent of incomes grew faster Read More...
Compostable clothing
Your clothes start out as organic material, but thanks to chemical dyes and plastic buttons by the time you’re done wearing them they have to go to the landfill. Swiss manufacturing company Freitag creates biodegradable clothing sourced from within 150 miles of their native Switzerland, Read More...
Off shore wind farms more lucrative than oil and gas drilling
A common argument used by the oil and gas companies to perpetuate their exploitation of nature of that they are more profitable, and provide more jobs than green sources of energy. A new report has proven that idea wrong, showing that wind farming is actually more lucrative, and would provide more Read More...
Plants used to power streetlights in Dutch city
Remember in middle school when you made a clock powered by a potato? Well now the city of Hamburg in the Netherlands has taken that idea and used it on a grand scale—powering streetlights with energy source from plant’s photosynthesis. The Dutch company Plant-e spearheaded the initiative; they Read More...
Uber to share data with city planners
Uber has agreed to share data with Boston’s city planners. The idea is that data from the ride sharing application can help pin point strategies for public transit expansion, help manage the city’s growth, and relive traffic congestion which will cut down on emissions. The deal will give Read More...
Life satisfaction has physical benefits
Being satisfied with your life is one of the most peaceful things anyone can accomplish. While satisfaction has overt emotional and mental benefits, a new study has found that being satisfied with your life will lead to additional health benefits. Researchers discovered that women aged Read More...
Nature inspired offices boost productivity
There’s a growing trend sweeping through the offices of America’s top businesses. It’s called “biophilic design,” using nature to inspire office interiors. Studies have proven that desks with a window, more plants, or even less drab wallpaper can noticeably increase focus, and improve Read More...
Soft implant let paralyzed mice walk again
Scientists have successfully restored mobility to paralyzed mice with a soft implant that goes over the top of the spinal cord and the brain stem. The implants didn’t cause an immune response and could have vast implications for those with Parkinson’s or other diseases that cause Read More...
Ghana, Togo pact brings drinking water to 4 million
Water sources in Togo are scarce, and their groundwater is quickly drying up. Now an agreement of understanding has recently been signed by Ghana and Togo that will bring fresh drinking water from the Volta River in Ghana to the coastal city of Lomé, Togo. The new water source will benefit some 4 Read More...
Germany covers stretches of highway with parks
The A7 bisects the northern German city of Hamburg. The A7 is also one of the largest and longest freeways in German and keeps getting busier and louder. It’s becoming so loud that its breaching national noise pollution levels and a new idea to make the highway quieter will soon be reunifying Read More...