Disability Milestone: Rep. Jennifer Wexton makes history with assistive communication device speech in Congress
Some people with disabilities hailed Rep. Jennifer Wexton’s use of text-to-speech technology, but say there is work to be done to advance representation for those who communicate differently.
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Electric vehicles will quickly start to cut emissions & improve air quality in our cities — but only once they're common
Electric vehicles are often seen as the panacea to cutting emissions – and air pollution – from transport. Is this view correct? Yes — but only once uptake accelerates.
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Just 464 square miles can fully decarbonize energy for all of Australia — ditching fossil fuels forever, with zero harm to farms
As Australia’s rapid renewable energy rollout continues, so too does debate over land use. So how much land is needed to fully decarbonize energy in Australia?
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How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II
Built by the U.S. military and operated in coordination with the United Nations, aid groups and other nations’ militaries, the pier can trace its origins back to a mid-20th century U.S. Navy officer who collected discarded cigar boxes to experiment with a new idea.
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Cargo ship emissions cut 17% in new trials — all thanks to one shockingly simple change
Cargo ships guzzle fuel, especially when they’re left idling at ports, unable to offload their goods. An incredibly easy solution could change that.
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New study finds algorithms help people recognize and fix their human biases
Algorithmic bias can also be used to reduce human bias. Algorithms can reveal hidden structural biases in organizations.
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60% of globe hand-washes laundry, and women bear the burden. A new hand-crank washing machine helps them reclaim 15 hours/week
In developing countries, women and girls bear the burden of hand-washing laundry. A new manual, off-grid washer requires only a few hand cranks to run a 30-minute cycle, and saves precious time.
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This app makes it easy to find wheelchair-friendly restaurants & coffee shops (and downvote inaccessible shops)
Roll Mobility helps users find and rate accessible coffee shops, restaurants, trails, parking, and more — from anywhere in the world.
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A green roof or rooftop solar? You can combine them in a biosolar roof — boosting both biodiversity and power output
Growing city populations and limited space are driving the adoption of green roofs and green walls covered with living plants. As well as boosting biodiversity, green roofs could play another unexpectedly valuable role by increasing the electricity output of solar panels.
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Artist lawsuit against AI reaches milestone; discovery phase could unmask hidden practices of 'exploitative Goliaths'
A landmark court case is allowing ten artists to proceed with allegations against AI companies for copyright infringement for training AI models on stolen artwork.
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