Archeology professor Sarah Parcak, Ph.D, has used satellite imagery to map ancient archeological sites for nearly 20 years. In her work, she always tries to involve and engage local communities, like school groups and senior citizens, to get a wide perspective on her archaeological findings. After winning the 2016 TED Prize, she immediately knew what […]
Plastic pollution is growing at an alarming rate, with more than 320 million metric tons of new plastic produced every year. Current estimates predict that plastic will outweigh all the fish in the oceans by 2050. Though plastic is recyclable, the process takes time and manpower. Manufacturers often prefer to just create new plastic versus using recycled […]
Babysitting app Wyndy connects top-tier college students looking for job opportunities to parents in need of a date night. No more endless texting with unavailable babysitters, says CEO Tommy Mayfield. “We needed lots of babysitting help, but finding trustworthy and reliable childcare was extremely difficult,” says Mayfield, who has two daughters. “Why wasn’t there an app that […]
When Dr. Krishna Chittur‘s young daughter was born premature, the doctor spotted some concerning cloudiness on a lung x-ray. The doctor suggested a dose of antibiotics for suspected pneumonia, followed by blood work to identify the infection. Chittur and his wife were concerned about what the antibiotics could do to their small newborn, plus dealing with […]
Birmingham, AL-based Shipt, a three-year-old grocery delivery company that competes with Instacart and AmazonFresh, has been acquired by Target for $550 million in cash. The acquisition of Shipt’s delivery platform and on-demand shopper network will help Target compete with the likes of Amazon, along with recently rolled out same-day services of Walmart and others. Shipt […]