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A square at the University of California, Berkeley with the sunset in the background

The number of women leading US business schools is on the rise

Curriculum isn’t the only thing changing in business education: Business school leadership is also becoming more diverse, according to a new report.

Three photos. Left: a map on the Roll Mobility app, displaying yellow, green, and red icons in the Denver area. Center: A screenshot of a TikTok video, showing a person using a wheelchair and trying to enter a building with a large step. Right: A screenshot of a review of Roast Coffee in Denver, Colorado on the Roll Mobility app.

This 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.

A horned, brown European bison photographed against a snowy backdrop in Ukraine, with a tree branch in the forefront.

Study finds that a herd of bison could help store the CO2 equivalent of 40K cars — here's how

A Yale study found that rewilding a herd of bison helped store 54 thousand tons of carbon annually, highlighting how animals play a significant role in carbon capture.

Solar panels on a shed with a blue sky behind them

Illinois just gave $1.6 million to 'justice-focused' community solar projects

Backers see the projects as a key tool to expand economic opportunities to BIPOC communities while supporting the growth of clean energy in the Chicago area.

A collage of three images: On the left, a tattoo of a bushel of olives on the back of someone's ankle. In the center, a screenshot of an Instagram grid for the Hibr tattoo fundraiser, and on the right, a tattoo of a watermelon next to a daisy

Tattoo artists raise $74k for Palestinians in need; plan more flash fundraising events in US cities

Over 180 tattoo artists around the globe offered designs in support of Palestinians earlier this month, raising $74,000.

Three close-up images of a smiling Ms Rachel in a pink t-shirt and denim overalls, speaking into the camera for a charity initiative. She wears a pink headband and expresses gratitude for support, discusses fundraising activities, and addresses rights violations needing attention. Each frame includes subtitles reflecting her speech.

Ms. Rachel's charity Cameos sold out in hours; raised $50k for kids in war-torn Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine

Ms. Rachel’s Cameo fundraising campaign sold out in just a few hours, with the children’s entertainer raising $50,000 for children living in Gaza, Sudan, and more.

Julia Fox wears a headpiece of "trashion" accessories on her new show "OMG FASHUN"

Julia Fox stuns in 'shower curtain corset' as she hosts 'trashy' new sustainable fashion TV show

Fashion forward actress Julia Fox is challenging designers to use sustainably sourced materials in her new tv show “OMG FASHUN.”

The Colorado River runs between two large red rock formations

Colorado River may finally see increased flows after 20-year drought, according to new research

A recent study suggests that increased precipitation could alleviate the impacts of the Colorado River's "megadrought," offering hope for improved water supply over the next 25 years.

Child-friendly library cubicle decorated with vibrant illustrations of anthropomorphic apples, featuring a desktop computer set on a wooden desk.

Libraries across US install 'cubicles' for parents who need to study but can't find childcare

Public libraries are introducing desks with built-in play areas for young children, aiming to provide a supportive environment for parents who need to study.

A bright blue background with a woman (Ms. Rachel) smiling and waving in the foreground, dressed in pink.

Ms. Rachel to raise funds for children in Gaza, Congo, Ukraine by making Cameos for your little ones

The educator — famous for her educational YouTube videos — wants to partner with Cameo to raise money for children living in Gaza, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ukraine.

A person holding a "Stop coal now!" sign

My fellow climate activists are celebrating 'the end of coal' in New England — thanks to our 'imaginative' nonviolent direct action

With the last of New England’s coal plants now set to close, the No Coal No Gas campaign is reflecting on the power of fighting together.

A 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.