‘Vegan spider silk’ provides sustainable alternative to single-use plastics

Researchers have created a plant-based, sustainable, scalable material that could replace single-use plastics in many consumer products.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 10, 2021 ~7 min

A better way to introduce digital tech in the workplace

Kate Kellogg advocates for “experimentalist governance,” to find what works best for employees at all levels, then implement it widely.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
June 3, 2021 ~9 min


Why is there a shortage of lumber in the US?

An expert breaks down why the United States is facing a lumber shortage that's causing prices to skyrocket, including when we might expect it to end.

NC State • futurity
June 1, 2021 ~5 min

How will businesses handle new mask guidelines?

Two experts explain the impact of the CDC's new, more relaxed mask wearing guidelines for businesses, as well as how shoppers might react.

Sara Savat-WUSTL • futurity
June 1, 2021 ~7 min

Engine No. 1's big win over Exxon shows activist hedge funds joining fight against climate change

Engine No. 1 convinced other shareholders to support at least two of its nominees to join the company's board as part of its push for a stronger sustainability strategy at Exxon.

Tima Bansal, Canada Research Chair in Business Sustainability, Western University • conversation
May 26, 2021 ~9 min

Engine No. 1's big win over Exxon Mobil shows activist hedge funds joining fight against climate change

Engine No. 1 convinced other shareholders to support at least two of its nominees to join the company's board as part of its push for a stronger sustainability strategy at Exxon.

Tima Bansal, Canada Research Chair in Business Sustainability, Western University • conversation
May 26, 2021 ~9 min

Startup improving chemical separations wins MIT $100K competition

Osmoses says its filtration membranes can make gas and vapor separation much less energy-intensive across multiple industries.

Zach Winn | MIT News Office • mit
May 24, 2021 ~7 min

More people shop according to brand values

2020 was a wild year, one that pushed many people to think and rethink their values. Now, a survey finds, they want brands to reveal their values, too.

Sara Savat-WUSTL • futurity
May 21, 2021 ~8 min


Market report: Rising stock wealth does boost spending, employment

Study brings new data to a longstanding question, with findings policymakers can apply.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
May 14, 2021 ~7 min

Listen: Kara Swisher explains the high costs of ‘Big Tech’

On this podcast, Kara Swisher of The New York Times explains the high costs of large tech companies like Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Google, and Facebook.

U. Chicago • futurity
April 28, 2021 ~2 min

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