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Metropolitan Line to Paris
Edward Watkin had some pretty big ideas, man.
Four People to Be Thankful For
In this reel, meet people who make the world a better place—from a “baby buddy” who comforts infants to a woman throws birthday parties for kids living in shelters.
Why Cities Are Where They Are
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What can be done to stop global water scarcity?I Inside Story
Water scarcity is a growing problem, caused by everything from man-made climate change to poor governance.
Google and Amazon are now in the oil business
Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are teaming up with Big Oil to squeeze more oil and gas out of the ground using machine learning technology.
The real reason manufacturing jobs are disappearing
We’ve heard a lot of rhetoric lately suggesting that countries like the US are losing valuable manufacturing jobs to lower-cost markets like China, Mexico and Vietnam — and that protectionism is the best way forward. But those jobs haven’t disappeared … Continue reading
Centerline: The Surprising History of Lane Markings
Using a line painted down the center of a road to denote lanes seems to be merely common sense. But it was an innovation that took a surprising amount of time to develop. The history of lane markings is a … Continue reading
Wildlife overpasses that protect animals from cars are spreading globally
Highway over- and underpasses connect wildlife to the resources they need to survive, and reduce roadkill. It’s no surprise they are becoming more common worldwide. Source: Wildlife overpasses that protect animals from cars are spreading globally
Four Stories About Remote Places
Everyone needs a getaway now and then. From Britain’s hardest-to-reach pub to an off-the-grid paradise, we’ve got just the escapes you need.
Adidas Creates High-Performance Running Shoe That’s 100% Recycle
Adidas is continuing its commitment to sustainability with the announcement of the FUTURECRAFT.LOOP—a fully recyclable running shoe. This exciting news is just the latest in a series of initiatives that Adidas has promoted since it launched its Parleyline of shoes and apparel, which is partially … Continue reading
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