Learning Architecture from Nature
This article from The Guardian has gorgeous visual examples of how ants, termites, birds, beavers and other organisms build structures that repel water, attract mates, provide […]
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Old Cell Phones Harm Planet
Ok, when I read this article from Climate Progress, I realized that new research shows cell phones and our electronics are worse for the environment […]
Continue reading »Biomimicry is the Future of Business
When I read this article on organizational evolution, the first thing I did was read it again. It’s very inspiring and on-point. I’ve been writing […]
Continue reading »Starry Sky: Photosynthetic Electricity
I recently read about Starry Sky, a product from Dutch company Plant-e that harnesses electricity from plants to power streetlights, wi-fi hotspots, and cell phone chargers. […]
Continue reading »Veg Kids Feel and Learn Better
According to the New York Coalition for Healthy School Food, students who eat a vegetarian diet are healthier and perform better in school compared to meat-eating […]
Continue reading »The Rise of Biomimicry for Social Innovation
Biomimicry, defined as the conscious emulation of nature, has been around for a long time. Indigenous peoples mimicked nature to adapt successfully to changing conditions. […]
Continue reading »Routines, Rituals, and Creativity in Writing
Via the excellent newsletter Brain Pickings, this article summarizes the research on what makes writers leverage their creativity and flow. I tweeted this post a […]
Continue reading »Storytelling Helps with STEM Education
English and STEM teacher Lev Fruchter uses stories to teach computing, science, engineering, and math concepts. Using characters, motivations, and outcomes as analogies, Fruchter helps […]
Continue reading »No More Internal Combustion Engine in California?
Michael Killen, a friend who is a climate artist and filmmaker recently interviewed my mentor, Jim Sweeney about a debate at the upcoming Energy Summit […]
Continue reading »Flower-Shaped Solar Panel
Called Smartflower, a new solar panel is 40% more efficient than regular rooftop systems, and can power an average household in Central Europe. Wowzaaaa! This […]
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