The sari is a traditional form of dress worn by women in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and several other countries. While you may not be familiar with the name, the style is quite recognizable. Saris are usually long and flowing, multi-colored, and draped around a woman’s waist and over her shoulder. While often the marker of ethnicity, tradition, or style, women of Bangladesh … [Read more...] about Filtering Water with a Sari in Bangladesh
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Back to School Buyer’s Guide – College Edition
It's mid-August, which means that summer is nearly over and school is almost in session. For college students who live on campus the transition from the comfort of home to the dorm room can be quite difficult. The transition is also difficult for parents who have to make sure that their young scholars are prepared for life on their own. While it's important to remember … [Read more...] about Back to School Buyer’s Guide – College Edition
Seeds of Moringa Tree Used to Purify Water
An ancient technique for purifying water may offer new hope for the over 1 billion people who have no access to clean drinking water. The Moringa oleifera tree has been used for hundreds of years by people in Sudan to purify water, as well as for food. The method has never been widely disseminated, but in 2010 a publication by Michael Lea revealed the Moringa tree’s … [Read more...] about Seeds of Moringa Tree Used to Purify Water
EPA Develops New Water Quality Software
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE) has developed a new water quality software to improve our drinking water systems and ensure the safety of our nation's water supply. The software is named "Canary," perhaps taken from the phrase "canary in a coalmine"; when one canary dies down below, miners are alerted to … [Read more...] about EPA Develops New Water Quality Software
Soccer field captures rains down in Africa
The World Cup may be over, but the people in various communities in Africa won’t stop playing soccer. This sport is an integral part of the daily lives of people in African villages. Atopia Research, a charitable design company, has taken this fact and created a concept that is very much needed in that part of the world: a soccer field that doubles as a rainwater catchment … [Read more...] about Soccer field captures rains down in Africa