How white paint could help us curb global warming, genius cleaning hacks from The Secret Slob, a new single-use plastic that eats itself, and an online tool to help you understand yourself and others. This week’s Good News.
Did you know that coating buildings in white paint could help us curb global warming? Not just any white paint will do, though – engineers at Purdue University have developed the whitest paint on record, which could be used to cool buildings off so much that they would no longer require air-conditioning. Check out the article to find out how!
Looking for a new way to optimize your cleaning routine? This YouTube video from The Secret Slob is for you. She has some deceptively simple tips and tricks to help you keep your home sparkling – with way less effort. Who knew cooking spray had so many uses!
Here’s some great news for the environment: Berkeley Scientists have created the world’s first single use plastic that “eats itself” in just a few weeks. The best part is that this new biodegradable technology is much less expensive than its predecessors, meaning it’s more likely to be widely used in the future.
Did you know that accurate self-knowledge is extremely important to success in both work and your day-to-day life? This free online tool developed by Ray Dalio and a team of expert psychologists can help you learn to understand yourself on a deeper level. Read through the Twitter thread for more information, and then follow this link to take the assessment – you’ll be glad you did!
Awww of the week: this bird loves to play the maracas.
See you next week!
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