60% of globe hand-washes laundry, and women bear the burden. A new hand-crank washing machine helps them reclaim 15 hours/week
In developing countries, women and girls bear the burden of hand-washing laundry. A new manual, off-grid washer requires only a few hand cranks to run a 30-minute cycle, and saves precious time.
Read MoreThis app makes it easy to find wheelchair-friendly restaurants & coffee shops (and downvote inaccessible shops)
Roll Mobility helps users find and rate accessible coffee shops, restaurants, trails, parking, and more — from anywhere in the world.
Read MoreA green roof or rooftop solar? You can combine them in a biosolar roof — boosting both biodiversity and power output
Growing city populations and limited space are driving the adoption of green roofs and green walls covered with living plants. As well as boosting biodiversity, green roofs could play another unexpectedly valuable role by increasing the electricity output of solar panels.
Read MoreArtist lawsuit against AI reaches milestone; discovery phase could unmask hidden practices of 'exploitative Goliaths'
A landmark court case is allowing ten artists to proceed with allegations against AI companies for copyright infringement for training AI models on stolen artwork.
Read MoreCan HIV be cured using gene editing? We will soon find out
Today, thanks to antiretroviral drugs, HIV can be kept in check even if there is still no cure. However, a small biotech company in San Francisco called Excision BioTherapeutics is trying to change that.
Read MoreR21 anti-malaria vaccine is a game changer. The scientist who designed it reflects on 30 years of research, and its hopeful promises.
Until three years ago nobody had developed a vaccine against any parasitic disease. Now there are two against malaria: the RTS,S and the R21 vaccines.
Read MoreGroundbreaking at-home cervical cancer test granted 'breakthrough' status by FDA, fast-tracking approval process
Teal Health's at-home cervical cancer test just received 'Breakthrough Device' status by the FDA, in hopes of significantly reducing cervical cancer rates in the U.S.
Read MoreReusable PPE is here — and it's designed specifically for women in STEM
AmorSui just launched a line of sustainable PPE products, including gender-inclusive lab coats, reusable isolation gowns, and fire-resistant hijabs.
Read MoreWhat should you inspect on your vehicle before going on a road trip?
Road trips on impulse without proper planning will have all the equilibrium of a house built on jelly. A lot of planning and groundwork has to be done before you take off on a road trip. Plus, your efforts will improve gas mileage and help the planet
Read MoreLithium has a chokehold on green tech, but new sodium batteries could change that
Green energy is intrinsically linked to lithium batteries, but Natron Energy has introduced sodium-ion batteries as a safer, faster-charging alternative.
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