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The Company Helping Wheelchair Users Incorporate Personality Into Their Chairs

Tech / 2 min. read

Meet the Irish sisters who are turning wheelchairs into fashion statements.  Izzy Wheels, founded by Ailbhe and Izzy Keane, has collaborated with over a hundred famous designers to create award-winning wheel covers that allow wheelchair users to express their personalities through disability fashion.  “Izzy Wheels empower wheelchair users to make a statement about themselves, it […]

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The World’s Cities Are Becoming More Livable, and Vienna Tops Them All

Culture / 2 min. read

We shared some of the world’s friendliest cities in June, and now we’re back with the most livable. Per the Economist Intelligence Unit’s latest Global Liveability Index, Vienna is once again in the top spot.  The Austrian capital city “retained its crown this year, thanks to its unsurpassed combination of stability, good infrastructure, strong education

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How Local Villagers and the Indian Government Joined Forces to Save a Biologically “Dead” River

Environment / 3 min. read

In Kerala, India, a previously neglected river that was biologically “dead” has since been revived, thanks to the combined efforts of the state government, a village council, and the river’s surrounding communities.  The Kuttamperoor River, a 7.4-mile tributary of the Pampa and Achencoil rivers, had long been a life-sustaining source for drinking water, irrigation of

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S’more Chocolate, Please: The Science Behind Roasting the Perfect Ooey-Gooey Campfire Treat

Science / 3 min. read

Summertime is in full swing, and for many, that means the sweet arrival of s’mores season: the perfect treat for beach bonfires, nights spent camping beneath the stars, or capping off backyard barbecues.  S’mores, a favorite campfire snack, combine gooey marshmallows, melted chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers. Everyone has their own preferences for what makes

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Meet the 10-Year-Old Raising $100K to Honor the Heroes of Pearl Harbor

Exclusive, Humanity / 3 min. read

On December 7, 1941, a surprise Japanese attack on a United States naval base near Honolulu, Hawaii, would change the course of history and incite the U.S. involvement in World War II. The ambush, which claimed the lives of over 2,400 U.S. personnel, became known as Pearl Harbor, named after the devastated base. Now, over

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“We Can Make a Big Difference”: Former Hospice Nurse Recycles Medical Equipment for Low-Income Patients

Exclusive, Humanity / 3 min. read

According to the nonprofit Partners for World Health, U.S. hospitals discard more than 5 million tons of medical supplies, equipment, and trash each year. Owen O’Neill is interested in that discard — specifically the equipment, like wheelchairs, that could go to someone else in need.  In 2002, O’Neill began working as a hospice nurse in

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The Shape of the Brain Influences How It Works More Than Neural Activity Does: Study

Science / 3 min. read

For over a hundred years, scientists have believed that the connections between the 86 billion neurons in the human brain — think of an electric spark traveling along a spiderweb — form the basis for our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Up until now, little importance has been placed on the actual shape of the brain,

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10 Inspiring Young People Who Broke Barriers Early in Life

Humanity / 4 min. read

A nationwide lemonade business started by a 4-year-old, a nonprofit founded by an 8-year-old, and a Nobel Peace Prize awarded to a 17-year-old. These real-life stories of young people accomplishing big things are vastly different, but they all have one thing in common: They center on changemakers who didn’t let their age hold them back

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Can Curiosity Change You? Author Makes a Case for Transformative Potential of the “Superpower”

Culture, Exclusive / 4 min. read

Scott Shigeoka is a curious person — a trait that’s overwhelmingly apparent from just a brief conversation about his background. Originally from Hawaii, Shigeoka started his career as a freelance journalist for The Washington Post before moving to Iceland to launch a music festival focused on sustainability. From there, he developed a portfolio of social

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