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Ready, Set, Food! This company prevents food allergies from developing in kids
Food allergies can plague a person throughout their life, but research tells us we have the power to prevent life-threatening food allergies from developing if we introduce allergenic foods in infants early on. And while the idea of giving allergenic foods to your kid might sound scary, the good Read More...
This firm is designing earthquake-proof homes in Indonesia using bamboo
In 2018, a series of earthquakes struck the Indonesian island of Lombok, killing 560 people. The area was reduced to rubble and hundreds of thousands were displaced. Near the epicenter, most buildings were destroyed, in part because of poor concrete construction. A new project in the area aims to Read More...
Blueground designs flexible housing for mobile young professionals
More and more new professionals are opting for a much more mobile lifestyle than their parents before them. The housing market is transforming to meet the needs of the new generation defying the traditional model of moving to an area, finding a job, and settling down for the long haul. Alex Read More...
A 17-year old discovered a new planet on third day of internship at NASA
Other than getting coffee, the only real expectation organizations have for their interns is that they try to learn from their more experienced peers. Because of that, you could imagine how stunned NASA was when their 17-year old intern discovered a new planet on only his third day of work. The Read More...
How to strategically reach your savings goals this year
Many people’s New Year’s resolution is to save more money, but this is easier said than done. Whether you’re trying to buy a house, pay off student loans, or take that dream vacation, here are 5 strategies to reach your savings goals in 2020. Set retirement goals in January (or on your Read More...
Taco Bell will make its eco-conscious consumers happier with green packaging
As more companies in the food and beverage industry are beginning to rethink their packing practices, one of America’s biggest fast-food chains is making sure it’s not falling behind. Taco Bell has recently announced its latest commitments to clean up its environmental footprint by getting Read More...
A microgrid kept this tribal community’s lights on during California blackouts
In early October, Pacific Gas & Electric cut power to more than 2 million northern California residents to reduce the risk of wildfires. Amid the darkness, the lights stayed on in one region of Humboldt county thanks to a multimillion-dollar investment in a microgrid by the Blue Lake Rancheria Read More...
OPTIMIST VIEW: Creating A Vision for The Life You Want
by Summers McKay In January of 2013, I sat on my living room floor amidst an egregiously large pile of magazines collected over the years, old bridal magazines, fitness, wellness, and Oprah mags, aging New Yorkers, dozens of unread Entrepreneur magazines and university alumni magazines. In Read More...
Scientists have finally created a bandage that doesn’t get stuck to wounds
The problem with bandages is that they often stick to the wound after getting soaked with blood, which can lead to secondary bleeding once they’re painfully removed. That’s why it’s good news that scientists from Zurich have come up with a new kind of bandage that can stop bleeding without Read More...
The surprising connection between air filters and academic performance
Installing air filters in classrooms is not only good for students’ lungs, according to new research, it's good for their brains too. A study by New York University's Michael Gilraine found that putting $700 commercially available air filters in classrooms improves student performance, adding Read More...