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Hard Reset
Vertical farms could take over the world
Vertical farming saves water, land, and energy — and it could be how we grow food on Mars.
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Just Might Work
Catching the most dangerous thing in space
More than 8,000 tons of space debris orbit Earth, endangering our astronauts and satellites. Can we clean up space before it’s too late?
Traffic: This 100-year failure is getting a solution
These smart traffic lights are making transportation safer and more sustainable than ever before.
How gratitude makes you more attractive
New research shows that having an attitude of gratitude is key to healthy relationships, and it can virally impact society.
Are ancient city grids still the best way to build?
Although their roots date back thousands of years, city grids are starting to inspire modern urban planners. Is the grid still the best way to build?
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Catalysts
Research grants, the silicon valley way
What if there was a way to fast-forward innovation? An economist and tech billionaire recently joined forces to make research grants available within 14 days.
The future of cities starts with transportation equity
People in low-income areas have a harder time accessing jobs, schools, and health care. How can we make public transit more equitable?
Is conscious capitalism the future of business?
For First United Bank, a commitment to Conscious Capitalism changed the way they do business, and it’s paying off.
Reclaiming city spaces with “tactical urbanism”
From guerilla gardening to pop-up parks, tactical urbanism is catching the world by storm.
Inside the arctic vault protecting human culture from an apocalypse
The Arctic World Archive preserves cultural artifacts for future generations in the event of a global disaster, and it now contains 21 TB of open source code.
How this founder built a billion-dollar ethical egg business
Vital Farms has created a company culture that focuses on the welfare of all stakeholders – even the ones laying the eggs.
Tracking heart health at home
Can new technology help society eliminate cardiac episodes completely?
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Coded
The strange story of Venezuela’s failed cryptocurrency
The world’s first state-backed cryptocurrency was a revolutionary idea that could’ve saved Venezuela’s economy. Here’s what went wrong.
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Catalysts
How to keep kids out of the foster care system
The foster care system has become a catch-all for all forms of family crises, but what if there was a resource parents could access for support before government intervention even became necessary?
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Coded
Tractor-hacking farmers take on John Deere
Tractor hacking is a fast-growing trend in the farming community — but it’s not outsiders breaking in.
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Coded
Combating conspiracy in the disinformation age
What can we do about troll farms, deepfakes, and phoney headlines in the disinformation age?
How to use conscious capitalism to fight for a cause
While many people associate capitalism with hardline profit chasing, building a brand in today’s marketplace is often most successful when it’s purpose-driven.
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Coded
Hacking satellites with $300 worth of TV gear
There are nearly 3,000 satellites in orbit, and all of them are subject to a breach in satellite security. Here’s how white hat hackers can help.
This robot creates a GPS for your lungs
A traditional lung biopsy is incredibly invasive, but new tech is allowing doctors to get ahead of lung cancer and give patients a fighting chance.
New mask design from Beats by Dre designer
The designer of the original Beats by Dre headphones is working on a next-generation face mask that combines fashion and functionality.