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Yale scientists use patients’ own stem cells to repair injured spinal cords
Spinal cord injuries can cause serious damage to a person’s motor functions. To make matters worse, the spinal cord is one of the few parts of the body without the ability to repair itself. Recently, scientists at Yale University attempted to repair the injured spinal cords of patients via Read More...
The first class of female Eagle Scouts has earned their badges
Becoming an Eagle Scout is no easy feat. It requires years of dedication to service, outdoor skills practice, and leadership training. Only about six percent of Boy Scouts ever earn their Eagle Scout badge and historically, this program was only available to men, until now. Two years ago, the Read More...
Scientists develop space solar panel that could power remote areas on Earth
Scientists at the US Department of Defense have successfully tested a solar panel capable of beaming electricity to any point on Earth from space — a milestone that could reshape the future of how we power our planet. The size of a pizza box, the technology was designed by researchers at the Read More...
How Sevilla is turning its leftover oranges into electricity
The city of Sevilla is proving there is more than just one type of juice you can produce from oranges. In a new pilot scheme, the southern Spanish city will start producing electricity from leftover oranges by capturing the methane from the fermented fruits and using it to drive a generator. Read More...
February 25, 2021
Today we're talking about how to make electric transportation more ubiquitous and simple changes that would make shipping operations more friendly to marine life. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
February 25, 2021
Today we're talking about how to make electric transportation more ubiquitous and simple changes that would make shipping operations more friendly to marine life. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
February 25, 2021
Today we're talking about how to make electric transportation more ubiquitous and simple changes that would make shipping operations more friendly to marine life. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
February 25, 2021
Today we're talking about how to make electric transportation more ubiquitous and simple changes that would make shipping operations more friendly to marine life. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
These changes could drastically reduce noise pollution in marine habitats
Noise from shipping operations and other human activities can be disruptive to marine animals, especially species like whales which rely on calls through the water to communicate. The good news is there are a few simple solutions that would greatly reduce these auditory disruptions under the Read More...
10 Great natural lawn alternatives
Last year we shared an article about how clover lawns can be a beautiful and sustainable alternative to traditional grass, but clover isn’t the only option to green up your greenery. Here are 10 other natural lawn alternatives. Creeping Thyme. Also called wild thyme, this plant grows well Read More...