New Solar Tech Makes Desalinating Seawater Cheaper Than Producing Bottled Water
A solar-powered device using nanomaterials and organic polymers absorbs 90.2% of incoming sunlight to desalinate seawater more economically than bottled water production. Chinese materials scientists created the weave-based technology to convert thermal energy into freshwater using renewable solar power.
Read full story →Tech helps Vietnam rangers turn the tide on poaching
An antipoaching unit in Vietnam's Pu Mat National Park uses high-tech tools combined with ground patrols to combat wildlife poaching. The unit was formed in 2018 through a partnership between the NGO Save Vietnam's Wildlife and the park to address illegal poaching activities.
A stranger handed a McDonald’s cashier a wad of cash and asked her to feed everyone until it ran out
A stranger gave a McDonald's cashier a large sum of cash and requested she use it to feed customers until the money was gone. McDonald's corporate headquarters stated they had never encountered such a generous act before.
She applied for a job while living in her truck. She left with the job and a place to sleep.
A woman disclosed her homelessness to a hiring manager during a job interview and was hired on the spot. The employer also offered her housing assistance, providing both employment and a place to live.