Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Author: Molly Bergen
08/29/2021
Dealing with mental health crisis one Zoom call at a time
09/01/2021
Wooden floors laced with silicon generate electricity from footsteps
Wooden floors infused with silicon and metal ions can generate enough electrical power from human footsteps to light LED bulbs. Researchers hope that they could provide a green energy source for homes.
08/31/2021
Robo-penguin: how artificial birds are relaying the secrets of ocean currents
They can go on research missions in stormy weather, dive to 150 metres and could soon be ‘singing’ signals. These penguin-like devices are helping to explain the eddies that are key to all life.
09/01/2021
UN: More weather disasters and higher costs, but fewer deaths
Climate change is leading to more weather-related disasters but is resulting in fewer deaths, according to a report released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday.
08/31/2021
Costa Rica’s environmental minister wants to build a green economy. She just needs time.
Andrea Meza has ambitious plans for the country’s fight against climate change. But between a warming planet and limited time in her role, she’s on a tight deadline.
08/31/2021
40 Ways Things Are Getting Better
"What has gotten materially better in America in, say, the last twenty years?" David Walsh, a University of Virginia postdoctoral fellow, casually asked on Twitter yesterday.
08/31/2021
Op-ed: Cubs and Muslim leader nurture grace, understanding at crosstown series
He continued: “We gather in the way that the human family was gathered in the heavens by the Creator before he sent us, his highest creation, to Earth, to steward his creation.” So began Rami’s beautiful khutba, a sermon that accompanies Muslim congregational prayers, in a most remarkable place: a Wrigley Field conference room on the first day of this summer’s crosstown series against the White Sox.
09/02/2021
The Secret to Happiness at Work
Your job doesn’t have to represent the most prestigious use of your potential. It just needs to be rewarding.
08/27/2021
Internet subsidy program enrolls 5 million
A new federal program that offers $50 a month to pay for internet service has enrolled 5 million households, the Federal Communications Commission said Friday.
08/26/2021
Wind Catching Systems designs giant floating wind farm with 117 turbines
Norwegian company Wind Catching Systems is developing a floating offshore wind power generator that could produce renewable energy for 80,000 homes at prices comparable to traditional fossil fuels.
08/27/2021
Candy v kale: healthy food comes to US corner stores in fight against ‘retail redlining’
A movement of entrepreneurs in US cities is bringing healthy food to neighborhoods hurt when policies create food deserts.
08/30/2021