After watching Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastate his native Puerto Rico, architect Jonathan Marvel knew he needed to do something to give back. Along with a group of friends he launched Resilient Power Puerto Rico, using the strength of renewable, solar energy to bring power back to the island. These solar micro-grids created spaces where people could refrigerate medication, filter water and find refuge in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. At last count, Marvel’s initiative was able to bring power to 20 community centers, helping over 100,000 people in the process. It’s also a huge step towards a sustainable, Earth-friendly future for the island. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb This story is a part of our Planet Earth series. From mammals to insects and birds to reptiles, we share this great big world with all manner of creatures, large and small. Come with us to faraway places as we explore our great big planet and meet some of its wildest inhabitants. Got a story idea for us? Shoot us an email at hey [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram: http://goo.gl/2KABeX Make our acquaintance on Facebook: http://goo.gl/Vn0XIZ Give us a shout on Twitter: http://goo.gl/sY1GLY Come hang with us on Vimeo: http://goo.gl/T0OzjV Visit our world directly: http://www.greatbigstory.com
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If we could fully map the inner workings of our brain, we could understand disease, consciousness, and what it is that makes us human. Only catch? There are more connections in the human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way. So, how close are we to fully mapping the brain? How Close Are We? Season 3 -...
Tunica, Osing, Sorani Kurdish and Dutch sign language—these are among about 500 languages considered critically endangered. With only a handful of speakers, and no active movement to revive the language, they could be lost to time. Thankfully, Daniel Bögre Udell is listening. The co-founder and director of...
A portrait of the disparate but connected worlds of workers and revelers at the fastest two minutes in sports in Louisville, Kentucky. Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/589702/kentucky-derby/ "The Derby" was directed by Remington Smith (www.facebook.com/theremingtonsmith). It is part of The...
It’s never been easier for animal pathogens to spill over into humans. Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab Over the last 40 years, disease outbreaks among humans have become more and more frequent. The majority of those diseases are zoonoses, or diseases that originated in animals, like Ebola,...
This breathing air sac model serves as a proof of concept in a field where 3D printing vasculature has been one of the biggest challenges. Why This 3D Light Printer Is a HUGE Game Changer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy-d5VVZlxQ Read More: Multivascular networks and functional intravascular topologies within...
Beginning in March, film production was suspended as shelter-in-place orders went into effect, leaving many in the industry out of work. And while California has given the go ahead for production to resume as of June 12th, it is unclear when film and TV production will return to full capacity. However, technology...
Shirley Raines offers food, showers, and beauty services to the homeless people of Skid Row in Los Angeles. She always had a passion for helping out the homeless but got started offering the beauty services after many women showed interest in her hair and makeup. From there Shirley created her own organization to help...
Season 8 episode 6 of “Game of Thrones” has arrived — the final installment in the HBO series, answering the longtime question of who will rule over the Seven Kingdoms. We break down the hints, hidden meanings, and references in this final installment of season 8, including 22 details you might have missed....
