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In 1993 an idea was hatched by Mike Lawson to send up a rocket that housed a space billboard. This out of the box idea caught a lot of attention on both sides seeking to debate whether or not it was actually a possibility or a good idea. “A lot
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One of the biggest obstacles to switching from existing park lighting to dark-sky-aware lighting is cost. To address this, this new system uses a trade-in model that lowers that cost by exchanging old fixtures for new, dark-sky-compliant ones. The process works in stages. First, auditors
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In 2023, a proposal for an MSG Sphere in East London raised questions about how a massive, illuminated entertainment venue could affect the surrounding area. Although the project was eventually abandoned, the debate is still useful for understanding the potential effects of large-scale artificial lighting. With more than one
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In 2019, PepsiCo’s Russian subsidiary partnered with the Russian startup StartRocket to explore the possibility of advertising in space. StartRocket proposed using a group of small satellites to reflect sunlight and create advertisements that could be seen from Earth. The companies conducted an exploratory stratospheric test, but PepsiCo later
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Although some organizations view dark sky policies as unnecessary, their effects on ecosystems, human health, climate, and energy use make them an important and practical issue to address. "Light pollution is not an inconvenience for astronomers. It is a measurable pressure on wildlife, food production, human health, and public
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My concept is a flashlight borrowing station designed to provide visitors with temporary personal lighting while protecting the natural darkness of state parks. I came up with this idea after reading about Toronto Tool Library. The stations would be placed throughout the park in convenient and accessible locations, such as
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Reinventing preventative healthcare, Neko Health, a company founded in Stockholm, is now expanding its innovation internationally, with a new location coming by the end of September to New York City. The concept is centered around conducting a comprehensive health scan, collecting and analyzing quantitative data from across the body; the
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This Rural Health Check-up App concept merges the ideas of Spotify "Reserved" and Homeward Health, motivating users in rural environments to obtain check-ups by making it less frustrating to find and schedule necessary appointments. The inclusion of mobile clinics was directly inspired by Homeward Health; the
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“Natural resources, and the materials derived from them, represent the physical basis for the economic system. Recent decades have witnessed an unprecedented growth in demand for these resources. This has triggered interest from policymakers in transitioning to a more resource efficient and circular economy.” “Circular supply models replace traditional material
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“The Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP) in Cape Town is Africa’s first industrial symbiosis programme. Initiated by the Western Cape Government, now funded by the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality, and delivered by the non-profit GreenCape, WISP helps businesses identify new opportunities to exchange resources. Since
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The Hollywood Reporter highlights Spotify’s new Reserved feature as a notable addition to their platform, reward superfans by minimzing stress and uncertainty surrounding concert ticket purchases (Millman, 2026). The feature is currently limited to select artists' shows and only gives 18+ fans access. “Getting concert tickets today can
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Using cycle couriers and electric vehicles, De Clique collects food by-products like coffee grounds, orange peels and other food waste from businesses. Collected as pure waste streams, these by-products are then sold on by De Clique to third party innovators and product manufacturers, who transform them into new