Renewable resources are essential to achieve our goal of energy independence and resilience in the face of a changing climate. While many of us support the move toward energy sources such as wind and solar, we might not own our homes or be in a position to put up some solar … [Read more...] about Six ways to support solar energy without buying panels
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This student startup uses cremation ashes to rebuild oyster reefs
It's the surprising and beautiful nature of inspiration that brings us answers to our problems from the most unexpected places. Sometimes, an answer can come from another problem, or combining different concepts to create solutions to multiple issues. At the moment, we need to … [Read more...] about This student startup uses cremation ashes to rebuild oyster reefs
The James Dyson Award: a call to young inventors
The Optimist Daily has written about many winners of the James Dyson Award. This is an international design award that celebrates, encourages, and inspires the next generation of design engineers. It is open to current and recent design engineering students and is run by the … [Read more...] about The James Dyson Award: a call to young inventors
Most New Mexico residents can now benefit from free tuition
Facing exorbitant tuition fees, almost all students and families in the United States have no other choice than to borrow money and take on an increasing amount of debt that they can’t payback. Finding ways to make tuition fees across the country more affordable is essential for … [Read more...] about Most New Mexico residents can now benefit from free tuition
Children learn better when they bond with their teachers
Most of us can remember at least one teacher who changed our lives for the better, guiding us on the path to our true passion or maybe just making us feel heard at a hard time. Chances are that this life-changing teacher wasn’t a stern disciplinarian and instead showed us … [Read more...] about Children learn better when they bond with their teachers