Car-free neighborhoods are rare in the United States, but they are common in Europe because they improve air quality, reduce noise, and allow streets to be used for sidewalks, bike lanes and outdoor public space. The tranquility that results from silencing that cacophony can lead to flourishing street life. The Quiet Power of Car-Free Neighborhoods…
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Junk removal in San Fernando Valley is more than just clearing clutter—it’s about transforming spaces and inspiring change. Many people see junk as useless, but for some, it’s an opportunity to create art, advocate for sustainability, and reclaim purpose in discarded materials. The Surprising Art Behind Junk Removal Imagine walking into a gallery where sculptures…
Tiny plastic beads that are added to some cleansers and beauty products add to the plastic waste that is engulfing our world. However, researchers at MIT have developed a class of biodegradable materials that could replace those beads, break down the beads into harmless sugars and amino acids, and take a giant step toward cleaning…
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Washington’s San Juan County faced a tight budget and union-represented employees demanding their first raise since the pandemic. The county’s solution? Leave the pay scale the same but reduce working time from five days a week to four days. And the result was such a win-win for everyone that other governments are taking notice. San…
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It’s been known for years that insects are an excellent source of protein, the supply is plentiful, and insects can be farmed – but nothing ever happens. Will we ever get over feeling “icky” about adding insects to our diet? There are lots of reasons to eat insects. Will we ever overcome the ‘yuck’ factor?…
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Electric-powered jetliners are in our not-too-distant future, and they’ll have many advantages over traditional airplanes. Traditional jetliners pump out about a billion tons of carbon dioxide every year; electric planes produce none. Furthermore, electric airplanes are quiet, their motors are simpler, they cost far less to build and fly, not all of them require runways,…
The point of archelogy is radically changing. Until the last few decades, archaeology has all been about the important finds — temples, palaces, hopefully spectacular finds like King Tut’s tomb. But today its focus is turning to the common people, “a switch from the 1 percent to the 99 percent ,” as one researcher put…
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Islamabad offers a free bus service to working women, students and teachers so that they will have reliable, safe and easy transportation across the city. Officials say the pink buses address transportation issues that often serve as a barrier to girls’ education. Islamabad launches free pink bus service for working women, students and teachers https://www.islamabadscene.com/islamabad-launches-free-pink-bus-service-for-working-women-students-and-teachers/ …
