New Study Finds That Growing African Vegetables on Buildings Can Save Space & Feed Cities
As cities grow, more people need food. However, space for farming is limited in cities. Building facades can offer a solution for growing food. We asked landscape architect Karen Botes to tell us about her research — cultivating traditional African vegetables on walls.
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Innovative VR Experiences Offer an Escape From Painful Medical Procedures
New virtual reality devices, such as Smileyscope, have emerged as innovative tools to alleviate pain during medical procedures, particularly benefiting children undergoing blood draws or IV insertions.
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A Native-Led Company Is Installing Solar Farms for Tribal Nations Across the US
Cody Two Bears, a member of the Sioux tribe in North Dakota, founded Indigenized Energy, a native-led energy company with a unique mission—installing solar farms for tribal nations in the United States.
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Scientists have figured out how to use rice husks and newspapers for eco-friendly insulation
Researchers in Panama have used a mix of newspaper, rice husk, borax, and glue to develop an eco-friendly thermal insulation material.
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First-of-its-Kind App Revolutionizes Access To Information for Florida Foster Youth
Launched in May 2023, the app addresses the lack of information about things like legal rights and independent living among many of the over 24,000 youth in Florida's foster care system.
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This Innovative, TikTok-Viral Helmet Aims To Reduce Concussions in Surfers
After a personal surfing injury made him realize the lack of effective head protection for casual surfers, this business owner created a solution.
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This New Website is Making It Easier To Shop for Plus-Size Clothing
A new website aims to make finding ethical, sustainable plus-size clothes (that actually fit) a whole lot easier.
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