A Dutch startup is reimagining what concrete can be. Respyre, a spin‑off from research at TU Delft, has developed a bio‑receptive concrete system that allows moss to grow directly on building façades—no soil, irrigation, or maintenance required. With just rain and ambient Read more »
Greening the Desert: Why One Project Works and the Other Doesn’t
Two of the most ambitious land-restoration projects in the world share almost nothing except their stated goal. The Great Green Wall of Africa, launched in 2007, set out to plant a continent-spanning band of trees across 11 countries and re-green nearly 250 million acres. The Read more »
India Has Lifted 415 Million People Out of Poverty. The Numbers Keep Climbing.
When the United Nations Development Programme released its 2019 Multidimensional Poverty Index, it celebrated a striking figure: India had moved 271 million people out of poverty between 2005-06 and 2016-17. Six years later, that number looks almost modest. According to Read more »
Wholesome April Fool’s Day Pranks for the Whole Family
With April Fools’ Day right around the corner, prank season is officially in the air. Whether you’re plotting a clever text, wrapping up a goofy gag gift, or just waiting to catch your friends off guard, April 1 is the perfect excuse to stir up some mischief. And if you’ll be Read more »
This Live Orchestra Improvisation Will Take Your Breath Away
Jacob Collier is an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator. His work blends jazz with a wide range of other musical styles, frequently showcasing intricate reharmonizations and rich close-harmony arrangements. He is especially recognized for his Read more »
How Kiwis Improve Your Sleep
Studies Show Kiwi Helps Sleep Kiwi, or kiwifruit, is packed with essential vitamins and minerals. But can it really improve sleep? Small-scale research suggests that eating kiwi before bed could actually improve sleep, according to Raj Dasgupta, MD, a sleep specialist at Read more »
Love and Healing during the Times of the Great Depression
Pass It On®… Love and Healing Nelda was 23 years old and pregnant with her third daughter during the Great Depression, living in a hardscrabble western town with hard-packed dirt roads lined with desert flowers that somehow managed to push up through the cracked clay. Her Read more »
Getting Outside is the Best Way to Get Rid of the Blues
Pass It On®… Getting Outside is the Best Way to Get Rid of the Blues Brad’s idea of a good time is to swim across the lake at the base of the Grand Tetons, then hike to the top peak and back again on the same day. Sometimes his wife Sheila will join him for the hike portion. Read more »
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