#innovative-solutions

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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

I spoke with 10 people who built ADUs. They all have one thing in common.

"I interviewed 10 people who built accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. Many of them did so because moving to a new or bigger home wasn't an option..."
Silicon Valley real estate
#sustainability
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Fog harvesting: How to get water from the clouds DW 03/14/2025

Fog harvesting provides a sustainable solution to water scarcity in arid regions, benefiting communities with fresh water.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Fog harvesting: How to get water from the clouds DW 03/14/2025

Fog harvesting provides a sustainable solution to water scarcity in arid regions, benefiting communities with fresh water.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Alt Carbon scores $12M seed to scale carbon removal in India | TechCrunch

Within carbon markets, our realization was that a lot of the projects in India, which are more avoidance-based, are of very low quality, and they produce junk credits.
London startup
#car-accessories
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

39 Purchases So Smart, You'll Feel Like The Shopping Version Of Einstein

For anyone with long hair, drainage clogging in the shower is a pain. So THANKS to whoever thought of such a simple but clever solution. They stick perfectly and the glue lasts like three weeks. It literally does not let a hair pass, and it's just so easy to place and remove. I wish I had known about this product before! A must-buy.
Gadgets
Wearables
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The Nuance Audio Glasses Are Hearing Aids I Actually Want to Wear

Innovative solution for hearing aids integrates them into glasses to improve user experience.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Science for the Planet: Tackling the Invisible Threat of Nanoplastics

Plastic pollution is a critical growing threat, prominently characterized by microplastics present in various environments.
#entrepreneurship
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

28 Home Products Reviewers Don't Regret Buying - Except For Wishing They'd Bought 'Em Sooner

Women in technology
fromWho What Wear
1 month ago

How Anna Harman, the Co-Founder of Studs, Transformed the Piercing Experience

Anna Harman transformed the ear piercing experience into a curated, fashion-forward endeavor with her brand, Studs.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

28 Home Products Reviewers Don't Regret Buying - Except For Wishing They'd Bought 'Em Sooner

Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

I Got A Shoutlet & It's Helped Me Stop Yelling At My Kids (Mostly)

Parenting often leads to feelings of frustration and burnout, despite preparation and tools available.
Utilizing creative solutions like the Shoutlet can help manage emotional outbursts effectively.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

This Versatile Tiny Home Is A Compact Marvel Of Space Efficiency & Style - Yanko Design

Modern Tiny Living's Shadow model epitomizes innovative design in tiny homes, optimizing space efficiently while providing comfort and versatility in a compact framework.
Remodel
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How the pandemic changed the world of disease control for worse and for better

The pandemic has highlighted gaps in global health readiness, prompting innovations like portable labs for rapid disease tracking.
Alternative medicine
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Take a trip to fight climate change? Group meets in Miami to tout psychedelic solutions

Psychedelics may inspire environmental consciousness and collective action against climate change, according to the Psychedelics for Climate Action (PSYCA) initiative.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

A Magnetic Towel, Plus 28 Other Clever Products That'll Make You Say "Huh, That's A Smart Idea"

The ergonomic mattress lifter transforms the daunting task of changing sheets on heavy mattresses into a simple and manageable process, especially for those with physical limitations.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I traveled the world while taking online classes because it was cheaper than room and board at my college. I don't regret it.

During my senior year I was applying to schools and realizing I could easily graduate with $200,000 or more in debt for my undergrad degree. That gave me a lot of financial anxiety.
Writing
fromMission Local
7 months ago

'Culture surveillance': Secret box atop pole in Mission recording songs

Riley Walz developed 'Bop Spotter,' a neighborhood project that captures short music clips from the street, identifying over 200 songs through Shazam since its installation.
Mission District
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago

Generation rent: How youth are battling the global housing crisis

Young people are increasingly looking at communal living as a viable alternative to traditional home ownership, pooling resources to afford homes that would otherwise be out of reach. This emerging trend highlights not just financial needs but also the desire for stronger community bonds.
SF politics
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
9 months ago

Plywood desk concepts use waves to create easy-access storage spaces - Yanko Design

Part of the challenge of minimalist design is to deliver the same functionality as complex products in simpler ways, like Aalto's open storage system using the table's body itself.
Web design
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago

Manhattan's Pier 35 chosen as location for long-awaited plus-shaped East River swimming pool | amNewYork

Funded by the $150 million initiative, NY SWIMS, the innovative + Pool will have four swimming sections for kids, laps, sports, and recreation, boosting access to swimming in high-need communities in New York State.
NYC politics
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