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New Guinea singing dog thought to be extinct reemerges in the wild
The New Guinea singing dog, a dingo-like animal best known for its unique howling style was considered extinct in the wild, with only around 200 captive singing dogs living in conservation centers or zoos. Scientists, however, have recently confirmed that the dogs still roam the highlands of Papua Read More...
Zero-waste eye-mask is both compostable and plastic-free
Along with plastic pollution associated with their packaging, skincare products often contain chemical ingredients that can have a harmful effect on the environment. Seeking to offer an eco-friendly alternative, sustainable beauty brand Haeckels has developed a zero-waste product that solves the Read More...
There is now an automated insulin system available for young kids
Monitoring blood sugar and administering insulin throughout the day is no easy task, but for kids busy learning and playing, or too young to manage the process without a parent's help, it’s even more difficult. Fortunately, the FDA has approved the first automated insulin system for young Read More...
Venture capital firms collaborate to offer African startups a pandemic lifeline
The pandemic has taken a toll on African start-ups. One estimate predicts that investment in African startups could drop by as much as 40 percent by the end of the year. In an effort to keep these companies afloat, Ventures Platform, an Abuja, Nigeria-based early-stage fund, is creating a relief Read More...
Timberland pledges to achieve full circularity of its products by 2030
As climate action from all layers of society becomes ever more important by the day, it has been encouraging to see an increasing number of leaders from different industries step up their efforts and do more to tackle this urgent global challenge. One of the latest companies to set an ambitious Read More...
Is your houseplant leaning to one side? Here’s how to fix that
When a plant is outdoors and surrounded by 360-degrees of sunlight, its auxin (plant hormone) levels are evenly distributed, and it can grow straight up towards the sky. But when you put a houseplant indoors by a bright window, it only gets light from one side. This causes the plant to grow Read More...
New California bill would mandate diversity on corporate boards
California legislation requires that most corporate boards in the state have at least three female members by the end of the year. Now, the progressive state is building upon this law with a newly passed bill that would require boards to also have at least one member from an underrepresented Read More...
This bike for two lets you pedal through the forest on old train tracks
In an effort to breathe new life into some of America’s historic railway lines, Skunk Train is repurposing unused train tracks as adventurous tour routes. But rather than ride the rails via train, passengers can pedal an electric-powered railbike meant for two. One of Skunk Train’s most Read More...
Another company is out to capture all the CO2 it has ever emitted
When it comes to offsetting carbon emissions, Microsoft has set a new precedent for companies around the world. Instead of trying to offset more emissions than it produces on a yearly basis, the company has committed to erasing its historical carbon footprint. In other words, Microsoft will capture Read More...
Overprotective parenting: 4 tips for raising independent kids
Overprotective parenting can potentially have lasting negative consequences for kids. After all, kids need to learn on their own how to deal with tricky situations and learn from mistakes in order to prepare for what life may throw their way. If you have a tendency to be overprotective of your Read More...