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sustainability

Growing Minds, Growing Gardens: A Summer of Discovery for Boston and Cambridge Students

September 16, 2024

In a city filled with concrete and steel, a group of Boston and Cambridge students are learning to tend urban gardens and discover the joy of growing their own food. The CitySprouts Green Team Summer Program is a unique initiative that not only teaches students about science and the natural world bu

environment

From Brewery Waste to Sustainable Microbeads: A Step Towards a Plastic-Free Future

September 15, 2024

The journey to a plastic-free future is filled with innovative solutions, and one such example is the transformation of brewery waste into exfoliating microbeads. These tiny microbeads, once a source of environmental harm, are now a testament to the power of research and innovation. In the past, pl

business

Can AI Help Businesses Create a Positive Ripple Effect?

September 15, 2024

As businesses strive to achieve financial success, they often overlook the unintended consequences of their actions. However, what if there was a way to design for positive externalities, instead of just focusing on mitigating negative ones? This is where AI can play a crucial role. The story of t

environment

Cruisezilla Conundrum: The Environmental Impact of Gigantic Passenger Ships

September 15, 2024

Cruise ships have doubled in size over the past two decades, a precedent that could lead to even bigger vessels plying our oceans in the future and bringing potential problems, a new report has warned. The largest passenger vessels today are twice as large as they were in 2000, says a study conduct

opinion

Unlocking Africa's Ecosystems: A Key to the Planet's Future

September 13, 2024

Africa's ecosystems are the unsung heroes of the continent's future, and by extension, the future of the planet. These natural wonders have been the backbone of African cultures and societies for millennia, supporting an incredible array of biodiversity and playing a critical role in regulating the

environment

A Game-Changing Move Towards Climate-Friendly Batteries: Ohio's New Metals Refinery

September 11, 2024

Imagine a world where the metals crucial to addressing climate change are extracted in an environmentally friendly way, avoiding the damage of open pit mining and preventing metals from ending up in landfills. This is the vision of Nth Cycle, a company that's pioneering a new approach to extracting

technology

The Future of Startups: Trends to Watch in 2024 and Beyond

September 11, 2024

Imagine a world where startups revolutionize industries, disrupt traditional business models, and create new opportunities. Cryptocurrencies and fintech are making waves, with startups creating new payment systems and revolutionizing the way we handle our finances. Artificial intelligence is no long

environment

Can Direct-Air Capture Technology Really Reverse Climate Change?

September 11, 2024

Google's $10 million deal with Holocene aims to support the development of direct-air capture (DAC) technology, which removes carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere. But does it sound too good to be true? Before we dive into the tech, let's consider the bigger picture: what if DAC's high cost

business

Gen Z: Reshaping Finance's Future

September 10, 2024

What if I told you that the future of finance hinges on understanding Generation Z? That's right, those born in the mid-1990s to early 2010s are set to transform our industry more than any generation before them. But here's the catch: they're not interested in business as usual. Consider this: des

environment

Can This Gigantic Battery Recycling Plant Save the EV Revolution?

September 10, 2024

A new, massive battery recycling plant is being built in Germany by Cylib, a startup backed by Porsche and Bosch. This facility, costing over 180 million euros ($200 million), is expected to be the biggest of its kind in Europe, capable of recycling 30,000 metric tons of end-of-life batteries each y