Mona Lalwani

A century-old audio technology is making a comeback thanks to VR

For half a century, the Sandy River was manicured in an effort to mitigate flooding risks. Now, scientists are working to restore its wilderness.

Portland is a bike-rider’s paradise. But city planners still rely on rudimentary methods to map how bikers make their way around the city. Now, the Oregon Department of Transportation is turning to Strava to get accurate data and make cycling safer.

In 2012, Hurricane Sandy destroyed homes, wasted businesses, flooded tunnels, and submerged subways. The storm brought tens of thousands of lives to a halt, and revealed New York City’s vulnerabilities to severe climate conditions and rising waters.

A retired New York firefighter invents a safer, smarter, and sturdier hydrant

HandUp connects donors with those in need

Ride the wind