It isn’t just children who can have trouble swallowing pills. Some adults find it difficult too, for example, adults who have suffered a stroke and need certain medications. Researchers from MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital developed a drug-delivering gel that is easier … [Read more...] about Plant-based-oil gel helps the medicine go down
developing nations
This solar-powered desalination system is a gamechanger
Desalination offers a lot of promise to communities that may face water scarcity in the future. For some, the problem is compounded by the potential scarcity of reliable electricity. As such, it has been the aim of many researchers to develop solar-powered desalination devices, … [Read more...] about This solar-powered desalination system is a gamechanger
Lighten up
A photograph of the world at night shows evidence of the need for better power supply in developing nations. | April 2008 issue This manipulated photograph, showing the world at night, provides ample evidence of the need for a better power supply in developing nations. Since … [Read more...] about Lighten up
No more charity please
Moniek Zegers says we shouldn't be giving more but taking less. Marco Visscher | December 2007 issue Charity is in. Bill Clinton has written a bestseller about it and rock stars are organizing concerts. But Moniek Zegers, co-founder of the recently launched Dutch Comité tegen … [Read more...] about No more charity please
Miracle in the desert
The Sekem industrial park in Egypt pioneers a sustainable future Marco Visscher | November 2004 issue This place was nothing but sand 25 years ago. Now a number of nature-friendly businesses are based here, proving that a clean environment and public health can coexist with a … [Read more...] about Miracle in the desert