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Solutions & Sustainability

Mindfulness may cause the human brain to transcend racial biases

The present-moment awareness that stems from mindfulness practices may be the cost-effective tool that our society needs.

Here’s a 10-step plan to save our oceans

By 2050, there may be more plastic than fish in the sea.

Why cities are critical to achieving a carbon-neutral world

In May 2018, the city of Paris set an ambition to be carbon-neutral by 2050.

Japanese government appoints new “Minister of Loneliness”

While not the first such minister, the loneliness epidemic in Japan will make this one the hardest working.

Capsaicin, the chemical in spicy peppers, used to boost solar cell performance

Can biomaterials help finally thrust perovskite solar cells to mainstream adoption?

2020 ties for hottest year on record, says NASA and NOAA

In a joint briefing at the 101st American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting, NASA and NOAA revealed 2020’s scorching climate data.

From NASA to your table: A history of food from thin air

A fairly old idea, but a really good one, is about to hit the store shelves.