Vaccinating Against Fires
LaderaTECH is developing a hydrogel to preventatively treat areas at high risk for wildfires.
What’s Next - Articles
New approaches to social change (more)
River Helpers
New research indicates that prawns offer an unlikely solution for an infectious disease in Senegal.
Language Justice
A network of crisis translators provides trauma-informed translation and interpretation services to immigrants, migrants, and refugees.
Tools for Survivorship
A new trauma-informed app provides victims of sexual violence access to confidential support and resources.
Farm to Table Corals
Over the last 30 years, half of all coral reefs have died, threatening marine species and people's livelihoods. To reverse this trend, Coral Vita uses a pioneering technique to grow coral in land-based farms up to 50 times faster than they grow naturally. A What's Next article from the Summer 2020 issue.
From Plastic to Pavement
Eco-roads made from plastic promise a viable solution for waste management and the reduction of crude oil use. A What's Next article from the Summer 2020 issue.
The People’s Platform
The founder of Wikipedia wants to banish fake news with the creation of a new social media network. A What's Next article from the Summer 2020 issue.
A Green Fix for Chain Link
Plant Seads designs planters to turn metal fences into sustainable urban gardens that can produce food and clean the air. A What's Next article from the Summer 2020 issue.
Reducing Emissions
Research has found that the simple act of adding an unassuming seaweed called Asparagopsis taxiformis to cattle feed can lower the amount of methane that cows produce by a stunning 60 percent. A What's Next article from the Spring 2020 issue.
Childcare Is Real Work
Mopi, a social venture that aims to professionalize and build a network of home-based day cares in Brazil, is helping to fill an important gap in early childhood care and education in Brazil. A What's Next article from the Spring 2020 issue.