The Weekly Theme
Each week, we feature a new theme of solutions for those passionate about learning in-depth on how we are building a better world!
An astronaut’s guide to surviving isolation
If you’re struggling to remain positive while social distancing, consider watching a space film to put your quarantine in perspective. All jokes aside, many astronauts are used to spending extended periods of time in isolation, sometimes up to a year. A few astronauts have weighed in on Read More...
Try one of these tips to bond with your family during your extra time at home
Over the past two years, most of us have found ourselves spending more time with our families than ever before, especially if you have kids home from college or aren’t used to working from home. The upside of social distancing and sheltering in place is that we have the opportunity to reconnect Read More...
How animals understand and use numerical skills
Animals may have a more complex understanding of our world than we thought. Specifically, they may be able to understand numbers and counting. No, they don’t practice arithmetic, but researchers have found that most animals have what they call “numerical competence.” For example, honeybees Read More...
The critical role of bicycles during the COVID-19 pandemic
As the coronavirus spreads, one of our most powerful tools for self-sufficiency and staying healthy might just be the humble bicycle. In New York, cycling has increased by 52 percent over the city’s bridges since social distancing protocols were put in place and in Chicago, bike share use doubled Read More...
These shoe companies are stepping up to support healthcare workers
Last week we talked about Project N95 which is connecting healthcare workers with critical personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shoe companies Crocs, Allbirds, and Clove are meeting the needs of medical workers by taking care of their footwear needs. They are donating free Read More...
This closed restaurant is turning its supplies into meals for those in need
When chef Andrew Wong closed the doors of his restaurant to slow the spread of COVID-19, he decided not to let his ingredients go to waste and started producing cook-at-home boxes to donate to at risk-populations and other vulnerable individuals in need of food during the pandemic. His Read More...
How and when you should be disinfecting your cell phone
We use our phones for everything from making grocery lists to watching Netflix and counting our daily steps. These devices play a significant role in our day to day lives, but what role do they play in the spread of COVID-19? While it is not clear how long exactly the virus can live on objects like Read More...
People are adopting a record number of foster animals to cope with isolation
As people are urged to isolate themselves to help stem the spread of the virus, many are seeking to adopt cats and dogs to keep them company. In fact, shelters across the United States are actually running out of dogs to foster as the number of applications has skyrocketed in the past two weeks. Read More...
Craving a new workout? These studios are offering free online classes
Earlier this week we shared a story about the benefits of light to moderate exercise if you are feeling healthy, to boost wellbeing during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you’re looking for new and fun ways to stay active while practicing social distancing, look no further, we have a list of resources Read More...
Celebrate Fantastic Fungi Day with a home movie screening and director’s Q&A
Today is Fantastic Fungi Day! These impressive organisms work to recycle and decompose material in our ecosystems to make room for new growth. They connect to one another through extensive networks and some even provide amazing health and nutrition benefits to humans. At a time when humanity Read More...