Meghan Cook

1 week ago | goodgoodgood.co | Meghan Cook

Fiberglass casts were first developed in the 1970s with the use of plaster of Paris casting material and cotton dressing. They were clunky, heavy, and susceptible to breaking. 50 years later, traditional fiberglass casts have evolved to be lighter and stronger. But age-old problems remain: they sweat, itch, smell, and they can’t get wet. Now, engineers from the University of Singapore have stepped forward with a more comfortable, breathable alternative: the Castomize self-moulding cast.

1 week ago | goodgoodgood.co | Meghan Cook

Solar power is on the rise. In the last decade alone, solar has skyrocketed from generating 0.57% of the world’s energy to 5.52%. As it’s become increasingly used in tech, retail, and manufacturing sectors, solar adoption has also seen a huge leap in the world of agriculture. Through dual land use, farmers can continue crop production or livestock grazing as they generate solar energy, all while shading crops and cattle, collecting rainwater, and boosting pollination.

1 week ago | goodgoodgood.co | Meghan Cook

Twelve years ago, a Dutch nursing home — the Woon-en Zorgcentrum Humanitas Deventer — implemented a unique program. In exchange for 30 hours of their time and companionship each month, local college students could live in the care center rent-free. “It started with the idea of ​​becoming the warmest home for seniors in Deventer,” Gea Sijpkes, director of WZC Humanitas, said in a statement. “And we wanted to do that with the energy of the youth.”For Sijpkes, it’s a win-win.

1 week ago | goodgoodgood.co | Meghan Cook

The Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuary is uniquely positioned to save some of Australia’s most endangered animals. With 662 acres of wetlands, woodlands, and granite outcrops, the Australian Wildlife Conservancy’s flagship sanctuary is a hotspot for biodiversity. It’s also the perfect place for the AWC to test out their newest technology: the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Species Classifier Model.

1 week ago | goodgoodgood.co | Meghan Cook

According to Scientific American, cement is the most energy-intensive product on the planet. Global cement and concrete production accounts for 9% of all man-made carbon dioxide emissions annually. But it's hard to imagine a world without concrete when it’s the building block of nearly everything: homes, buildings, bridges, roads, and more. That’s why scientists at Montana State University Bozeman decided to think outside of the box when it came to creating a concrete alternative.