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fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Can smearing yoghurt on your windows really cool down your house?

Researchers at Loughborough University found that smearing full-fat Greek yoghurt on windows can cut indoor temperatures by up to 3.5°C during heatwaves.
Renovation
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This stunning new bike and pedestrian crossing hangs off the side of an old railroad bridge

The new footbridge, which just opened, is attached to the side of the 19th-century structure, creating a direct link for cyclists and pedestrians.
Renovation
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fromNatural Health News
2 months ago

Breakthrough MIT "bubble wrap" water harvester pulls safe drinking water from desert air without electricity

MIT engineers developed a device that extracts drinking water from air using hydrogel and passive cooling, functional in arid regions without external power.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Letters: Valley Water's plan for Pacheco Dam is out of date

Valley Water is urged to abandon the outdated Pacheco Dam project in favor of sustainable water solutions.
Community members call for transparency and justification from Valley Water regarding water management initiatives.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation

Mansukh Prajapati transformed a childhood struggle with clay into an innovative, electricity-free solution for food preservation.
His invention, MittiCool, showcases how persistence and ingenuity can arise from life's challenges.
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fromForbes
4 months ago

Fail-Proof Business Ideas For 2025: Start Smart, Scale Strong

Fail-proof businesses are built on long-term trends, not short-lived fads. Focus on sustainable products, financial literacy, and elder care for enduring success.
Startup companies
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Capturing Water

The film examines how market-driven water management increases the rich-poor divide and contributes to broader environmental issues in South Africa.
Environment
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