University Of Arkansas Professor Designs Autopilot System To Keep It In The Air At Night By Mason Carr Robert Saunders, University Of Arkansas electrical engineering instructor, will design an autopilot system for the first solar-powered airplane scheduled to fly around the world in 20 days and 20 nights, making it the first solar-powered plane to…
By Mason Carr A University of Arkansas research organization that gathers information on consumer goods’ sustainability has been ranked as one of the top 10 world-changing ideas of 2012. Scientific American recognized the Sustainability Consortium in their December issue as one of the potential “game changers” that are “not pie-in-the-sky notions but practical breakthroughs that…
Staff Report Fresh Healthy Vending has launched in Northwest Arkansas through franchise owners Dennis and Carla Laing. The Laings currently have 20 Fresh Healthy Vending machines installed throughout the area, and wish to expand by installing additional machines, which offer the option of healthy, natural snacks and beverages such as smoothies, soymilk, fruit, vegetables, yogurt,…
Adventures Against Take-Out Containers By Amanda Bancroft It was a cold winter day, and the smell of coffee drew me inside the café area. Past the bookshelves, the greeting cards, and the small tables where people sat hunching towards their partner in conversation, I approached the counter. Deciding on a caramel latte, I ordered a…
By Terrah Baker Roughly 50 percent of Fayetteville residents recycle. Still, over 13,500 tons of trash goes to the landfill each year — enough to cover Razorback Stadium seven stories tall. But Brian Pugh, director of Fayetteville Solid Waste and Recycling, hopes by upping the outreach efforts of his department, participation in the recycling program…
By Claire Ala It’s pretty ironic the natural state failed to jump on the marijuana bandwagon. A medical marijuana victory was not celebrated due to the 51.4 percent of Arkansas voters who were against the legalization of medical marijuana. Nevertheless, it’s a surprisingly close percentage for a Bible-belt state. More progressive states like Colorado and…
Staff Report Learning about water contamination is never a pleasant experience, especially when it’s first-hand. Moshe and Hamsa Newmark recall theirs as being the stint in Central America during a humanitarian aid trip. “The focus was helping to build potable water systems … Bacterial contamination was a huge problem in Central America. Infant mortality rates…
By Terrah Baker Karen Stewart worked in the profit industry for most of her career. Until she decided that making sustainable building practices commonplace and accessible was her professional calling. Following earning her degree as an electrical engineer, places like Tyson Foods, Inc., Emerson Electric and Dayco Products allowed her to use her skills as…
By Terrah Baker In our world of hilly city streets, winding country roads and rarely earning a living next to where we actually live, we need a way to get around. Last Wednesday, companies, individuals and organizations lined up on the Fayetteville square to show off their solution to issues facing our transportation system that…
By Terrah Baker It’s Food Insecurity Awareness month, and to celebrate Jesse Napolitano and his family are spreading awareness of their newly created independent CSA — Community Supported Agriculture. Making a full-time job of farming isn’t easy, and takes community support, which is exactly what a CSA can offer Brannon Mountain Farm. Like other CSAs,…