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At just 18, Gitanjali Rao is a celebrated American scientist, inventor, author, and lecturer with eight inventions. Her work tackles global issues like pollution, disease, addiction, and education. She aims to transform how students learn science. Gitanjali has led more...

In the U.S., a new recycling plant is using plasma torch technology to recycle nearly all materials, except nuclear waste. This eco-friendly method is more environmentally sustainable than traditional techniques. The plasma torches reach temperatures more than 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit,...

Past Lives is a collaborative workspace in Portland, Oregon dedicated to supporting ex-prisoners by providing them with trade skills and job opportunities. With the guidance of founder Brandon Morlock, the organization is expanding its mission to promote renewal and empowerment...

At a correctional facility in Indiana, in the United States, a special program is bringing inmates and rescue cats together. The program lets selected inmates care for these cats for six hours a day. The cats enjoy a safe haven...

Scientists in Texas have discovered mixing recycled glass particles with soil in planters boosts plant growth and reduces fungal infections. They obtained recycled glass from a company that transforms discarded bottles into smooth, sand-like particles. Researchers found plants grown in...

An initiative in California is helping residents in Santa Ana who struggle to access healthy food. Partnering with farms, businesses, and food banks, Sikh volunteers of The Seva Collective run a long drive-thru, packing cars with two weeks of groceries...