Listen to this article Jen Lindstrom As the year comes to a close, donors and nonprofits alike are preparing for the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which went into effect on July 4, 2025. This sweeping legislation changes the way Americans donate and the way charities receive, with most changes taking… Continue reading Strategic Giving in a Changing Tax Landscape
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Sunday Smokeout debuts at Adobe Bar & Grille
Your weekend ritual will soon go up in smoke – in the best possible way. Adobe Bar & Grille at Arizona Biltmore Golf Club heats up the heat with Sunday Smokeout, a new weekly patio tradition running through May 2026. Every Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., guests can relax with house-smoked BBQ on Traeger… Continue reading Sunday Smokeout debuts at Adobe Bar & Grille
Concordia University – Concordia researcher Bruno Lee combats food insecurity with rooftop greenhouses
Rooftop greenhouses promise fresh, local food, greener urban spaces and a more sustainable lifestyle. But despite the growing interest, significant obstacles remain – from structural challenges to energy inefficiencies – that prevent these green roofs from reaching their full potential. Bruno Lee, associate professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, is leading… Continue reading Concordia University – Concordia researcher Bruno Lee combats food insecurity with rooftop greenhouses
Collin Harmon: The factory transforms industrial spaces into an urban garden retreat | Homes & Lifestyle
On an inconspicuous stretch of East Haley Street in Santa Barbara, surrounded by auto repair shops and industrial corners, there's a place that's easy to miss. But as soon as you walk through the factory gate, the surroundings disappear and a quiet, unexpected urban garden unfolds. It's lush but simple, open but purposeful, and rooted… Continue reading Collin Harmon: The factory transforms industrial spaces into an urban garden retreat | Homes & Lifestyle
No FIR month after officials 'attacked by mob' against Chhath pond construction: Forest department | Delhi News
Almost a month after several forest officials were allegedly attacked when they tried to stop the construction of an artificial pond for Chhath Puja preparations on forest land in Tughlakabad, the Delhi Forest Department's complaint lodged with the police on October 15 has not yet been converted into an FIR, officials claim. According to the… Continue reading No FIR month after officials 'attacked by mob' against Chhath pond construction: Forest department | Delhi News
OSU Agriculture News: OSU helps find sustainable irrigation solutions
At current rates, certain areas of the Ogallala aquifer are expected to dry up within the next 30 years. It's a huge dilemma for producers who rely on the aquifer, a body of underground sand and gravel porous enough to transport and store groundwater. But it's a problem that Oklahoma State University, along with Kansas… Continue reading OSU Agriculture News: OSU helps find sustainable irrigation solutions
Revolutionary energy sandwich for solar energy and lighting
Researchers have achieved a new level of control over the atomic structure of a family of materials known as halide perovskites, creating a finely tuned “energy sandwich” that could transform the way solar cells, LEDs and lasers are made. Because of their remarkable ability to absorb and emit light, and because they are cheaper and… Continue reading Revolutionary energy sandwich for solar energy and lighting
Why landscape initiatives are becoming increasingly relevant as supply risks increase for agri-food companies
Collaborating with farmers, companies and governments in a specific geographical region is not only a powerful way to accelerate sustainable land management and improve farmers' livelihoods, but also a very effective way to share risks, reduce costs and create lasting change. IDH aims to protect and restore five million hectares of vulnerable landscapes by 2030… Continue reading Why landscape initiatives are becoming increasingly relevant as supply risks increase for agri-food companies
IBM explains the path to quantum advantage at the 2025 conference
At the 2025 Quantum Developer Conference, IBM Research Director Jay Gambetta and colleagues outlined advances in algorithms, hardware and software designed to make it easier to achieve quantum advantages. The presentation featured three candidate advantage experiments—observable estimation, variational algorithms, and efficient classical verification problems—that are currently being pursued through a new, open, community-led initiative developed… Continue reading IBM explains the path to quantum advantage at the 2025 conference
Deck Expo 2025 | Highlights from the exhibition area
DCorner builders, suppliers and manufacturers gathered Las Vegas, NV March 22-24 October for Deck Expo, the ultimate show for patio and outdoor professionals throughout the North America and beyond. The event, sponsored by NADRA (North American Decking and Railing Association), presented the Current industry trends, building code compliance and business Longevity for patio professionals. Deck… Continue reading Deck Expo 2025 | Highlights from the exhibition area