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The future of food is vertical, and maybe even printed
3D printing food and growing vegetables vertically may sound like something out of a sci-fi novel, but these are technologies we have at our fingertips right now, and they are the future of our food systems. This week, we share a two-part blog about the innovative future of food and how technology Read More...
Treat your allergies naturally with these alternatives
If your throat feels itchy, your nose is constantly runny, and your eyes are full of water, you may very well be going through the effects of an allergy. And while your usual reaction might be to head to the local pharmacy and pick up the first medication to counteract these uncomfortable effects, Read More...
Say yes to ants: how these little creatures keep your plants disease-free
Ants may be pesky nuisances in the kitchen, but a new study indicates that the insects may be your allies in keeping your outdoor plants healthy and free of diseases. The new research, conducted by Danish scientists, revealed that ants produce antibiotics that prevent the growth of at least 14 Read More...
How “agritech” is helping Indian farmers
With a population of 1.3 billion and growing, India is home to hundreds of thousands of citizens dependent on farming for income and ever-increasing food demands. However, Indian farmers often struggle with losing crops to disease or achieving fair prices at the market. Companies are hoping to Read More...
Scientists are deploying satellites to monitor whale strandings from space
Back in 2015, Chile saw one of the largest mass mortality of baleen whales in recorded history, tallying at least 343 whales. But the remote location of the stranding meant that it went unreported for weeks, after which whales went missing and decomposition made it hard to determine how the whales Read More...
Teach your kids about the plight of endangered animals with this beautiful book
As depressing as it sounds, there’s definitely a need to teach children about the current state of our ecosystems and the endangered animals that live within them. That’s why New York Times bestselling author, Millie Marotta, has created a beautiful children’s book called A Wild Child’s Read More...
A restaurant in Bermuda is using menu in order to save local reefs
While spending money on travel and experience instead of buying physical things has been shown to promote happiness, the impact it has on the environment is undeniable. As we start taking a harder look at our collective travel habits, hotel brands have begun examining their own practices, with some Read More...
How green urban planning can help protect the public from poor mental health
There is no single solution to the worldwide epidemic of poor mental health; addressing its root causes—like poverty-triggered stress and social isolation—and choosing effective treatment for sufferers remains paramount. One way to potentially partly buffer against the effects of poor mental Read More...
Private trash haulers have stopped shipping waste to poor countries
In May, when nearly all the world’s nations signed an agreement to limit the amount of unrecyclable plastic waste shipped to developing countries, the U.S. refused to sign. But after months of global outcry over the United States’ role in the plastic pollution crisis, companies that collect Read More...
Colorful Chicago building proves affordable housing and beauty can go together
Affordable housing, beautiful aesthetics, and sustainability are three things that rarely unite under one building, but in Chicago, architects have managed to bring all three together in harmony. Created by John Ronan Architects, the colorful building contains a public library at ground level and Read More...