Turning Batteries Into Plant Food
Batteries are extremely useful. Many ordinary household items are powered by single use batteries including, TV remotes, toys, flashlights, and even smoke detectors. But what happens when the batteries are used up and have to be replaced? Could they be turned into… plant fertilizer?
Boldly Going Where No Black Woman Had Gone Before: How Star Trek Changed NASA
Star Trek’s Nichelle Nichols (Lieutenant Uhura) changed far more than the television game. As one of the only black women on the small screen at the time and with words of encouragement from Martin Luther King Jr., this champion for diversity changed not only the history of science fiction, but the history of space exploration. Her work became undeniable proof that if you can see it, you can be it.
The Archer Who Never Missed
When you end up in a place you didn’t intend, do you get down on yourself and lament where you should be instead? Here’s a beautiful story of how you, too, can always hit bullseye. And your life will blossom as you do so.
Removing 90% of the Ocean’s Plastic in the Next 20 Years is Possible
Just a few months ago in October of 2021, The Ocean Cleanup Project reached a revolutionary milestone with their newest System 002 model: proof of technology. With this massive achievement, the nonprofit is projected to clean 90% of the ocean’s plastic waste in the next 20 years.
What To Do If You’re Feeling Stuck in Life
If you’re feeling stuck in life or in an endless loop of apathy, don’t worry. You’re not alone. Here are a few ways to get out of the rut.
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Can You Hear the Golden Ratio?
Could there really be a universal ratio that unites beauty, nature, and art? The Golden Ratio can be found all over the place if you know where to look. But did you know it’s found in music too? Is this coincidence, on purpose, or a creative tool? We’ll let you test it out and decide…
Practical Steps to Improve Our Lives and Communities: The Solutionary Way
Discover how adopting a solutionary mindset can empower individuals of all ages to tackle global challenges, transform their communities, and create a better world for everyone.
Pet Treats Made from Invasive Fish Solve Major Problem in Mexico
Pezzy Pets makes sustainable pet treats using invasive fish. We love this solution to a man-made problem—and so will your pet!
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Have you ever worked so much during the day that you delay your bedtime? Instead of sleeping, you binge on the movies you’ve missed on Netflix, scroll through your social media, or catch up with people you haven’t talked to in a while? Well, there’s a name for that. And it’s called revenge bedtime procrastination. Are you…
Turning Stinky Invasive Seaweed into Hurricane-Proof Homes
Every morning at dawn, beachcombers along the North American coastlines are raking up forty tons of the smelly, invasive seaweed known as sargassum. This insane amount of seaweed is a burden to most, but one man saw it as a resource, and what he did with it is inspiring a whole new wave of innovation…
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Let’s dive in and learn how Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage are making a splash cleaning up Cape Cod’s ponds, and beyond!
A Guide to Finding Hidden Joy in Everyday Moments
Discover a simple, powerful practice to uncover hidden moments of joy in life—no belief required, just an open mind to life’s small wonders.
Meet the Rescue Dogs Saving the Environment!
Rescue dogs are now becoming conservation superheroes too! Meet the pups getting a new life at the forefront of saving ecosystems, anti-poaching, and amazing conservation efforts.
Lost Your Faith in Humanity? Find It in This Lost and Found!
Can a story of human compassion be found within a sea of discarded umbrellas? We’re traveling to Tokyo to witness a treasure trove of kindness inside of the world’s most efficient lost and found!
Goodbye, Green Screen — Here’s the Tech That’s Changing Film Forever!
Movies have a way of taking us on journeys we could not have gone on without them. Now, those journeys just got a whole lot more real! We’re traveling to a galaxy far far away and discovering an other-worldly way of storytelling for at-home audiences everywhere!
Sticky Notes That Changed My Worldview
Sometimes a few sticky notes are all it takes to shift your perspective! Find joy in becoming the observer with the Society of Mundane Distinctions.
How Do You Find the Right Words for Your Love?
Have you ever felt an emotion you didn’t have the words for? This is where the beauty of other languages can step in. When it comes to love, there are a lot of feelings that English sometimes can’t quite express, but other languages have captured that magic!
The Power of Small Self-Care Habits: Ask What Could I Do Instead?
What if a few tiny self-care habits could transform your daily chaos into calm? Uncover the surprising advice that just might make it possible.
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Whether this year has you leaping out of your shell or hiding inside of it, we can all learn from the painted turtle, whose talent for timing can teach us a thing or two about listening to our bodies’ basic needs.
How to Finish Your To-Do List and Run a Marathon in One Day!
Could you check off your entire to-do list in one day? It’s not just possible, you can do it while having fun, doing what you love, and taking time to reflect! Here’s how!
