Fascinating article from The New York Times, True Blue Stands Out in an Earthy Crowd, with observations of interest to designers: In healthcare: Sick children like their caretakers in blue: A recent study at the Cleveland Clinic found that young patients preferred nurses wearing blue uniforms to those …
Interactive tool from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) “illustrates the linkages between human health and ecosystem services—benefits supplied by Nature.” It shows the relationship between an ecosystem (say, a forest), the “service” provided by that ecosystem (air filtration), and its health benefits as described in studies. Saw it on …
In 16,345 Photographs, Capturing The Entire Planet – Co.Exist post on the Degree Confluence Project. Great idea, wonderful photos.