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Because it can be seen as taking time and money away from helping people, nonprofits often devote little or no time to developing their own brands. But this can be a huge mistake. (Product) Red. Charity:Water. Toms Shoes. These are just a few of the big brands that engage millions in efforts to address some

Could have the same impact on society as the development of synthetic plastics Scientists at Yale University have done what materials scientists have been trying to do for decades – create a material that boasts the look, strength and durability of metal that can be molded into complex shapes as simply and cheaply as plastic. The

The founder of the Taproot Foundation explains how and why he’s working toward making all professionals give back through their work.   Most organizations tackling social problems don’t have the access to the marketing, design, technology, management, or strategic planning resources they need to succeed. Without this talent, few are able to have their intended

Researchers reveal amazing biological ‘wires’ of a sort never seen before Scientists have made a surprising discovery about how strange bacteria that live in soil and sediment can conduct electricity. The bacteria do so, the researchers determined, through a seamless biological structure never before seen in nature – a structure scientists can co-opt to miniaturize

Calcium-based batteries promise to reach a high energy density at low manufacturing costs. This lab-scale technology has the potential for replacing lithium-ion technology in future energy storage systems. Using the electrolytes available, however, it has been impossible so far to charge calcium batteries at room temperature. In the Energy & Environmental Science journal, researchers of

Image by Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden via Flickr Bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, isn’t something you want leaching into the environment. It’s the compound in polycarbonate plastic that has been suspected of causing health problems since the 1930’s, and that more recently got people all over the world throwing out their plastic water bottles.

Shouldn’t the first people to surrender their privacy be those in authority?   Your phone might be spying on you. The many cameras you pass every day can recognize your face. Facebook, despite its grudging concessions, still wants you to broadcast your personal life. “Eye in the sky” drones are already watching over borders; next,

Scared of needles? Here’s some good news: in the future, you might be able to rub a vaccination into your skin. Researchers at the University of Auckland have found a way to deliver medicines through skin, which is usually an impervious barrier. “It’s like wearing a raincoat – it stops the water getting in, we