A thoughtfully curated collection of articles on innovative solutions, brought together to inspire and inform.
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Being called a bird brain is no insult
A new study has found that bird brains have significantly more neurons than do mammal – even primate – brains of the same mass.
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Iowa Bets Big on Wind Power
The state’s latest 2,500 megawatts of new projects are part of a wind energy surge around the country.
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Instead of Getting Trashed, Uneaten Airline Food Is Feeding the Hungry
An Australian organization collects uneaten meals and donates them to local charities.
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Holding Up Half the Sky: Women Speak Out on the Status of Feminism in China
Signs of progress abound, but many traditions and cultural mores are yet to be overcome.
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Delaware effectively abandons the death penalty
Delaware Supreme Court ruled in Rauf v. State that the state’s death penalty statute is unconstitutional.
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Here’s Why Black People in Canada Are Healthier Than Those in the U.S.
Researchers say it doesn’t have to do with socioeconomic status or Canada’s health care system.
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This Shelter Transforms Into a Coat to Protect Refugees
Designers hope to help protect the vulnerable migrants from the elements with a garment that can be refashioned into a temporary dwelling.
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Forgiveness Ceremony Unites Veterans And Natives At Standing Rock Casino
On Monday, Native Americans conducted a forgiveness ceremony with U.S. veterans at the Standing Rock casino, giving the veterans an opportunity to atone for military actions conducted against Natives throughout history.
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The Grid by Gretchen Bakke
Gretchen Bakke’s The Grid illustrates the right way to fix what’s wrong with the future of energy
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The Crops of the Future
Scientists and plant breeders around the globe are developing new crop varieties that can withstand more extreme climates.
