Urban planning: Redevelop Boston into a high-rise haven?
While many cities are pursuing to look more modern, Boston has found its own way to redevelop its urban landscape.
Month: April 2015
Does Your Nail Polish Contain Toxic Chemicals?
Do you care about what is in your favorite nail polish?
Attracting talent: Boston and its college graduates
Instead of merely attracting students to this city, Boston also has to make effort to retain their talent after they have graduated.
Startup environment: Innovate Boston to be startup-friendly
After years of efforts, Boston has been building up an entrepreneurial ecosystem for startup businesses.
Training for life program inspires at-risk youth by teaching combat sports
While much has been said and written recently about the negative side of combat sports, LJ Scarcella’s story is one about the sport changing his life for the better through Boston’s Training for Life Program.
Ben Jackson uses experiences as a high school wrestler with cerebral palsy to motivate others
Ben Jackson was born with cerebral palsy, but hasn’t let that stop him from achieving his goals as an athlete.
Eating disorders affect men, athletes who compete in combat and lean sports
Athletes are a vulnerable population when it comes to eating disorders… and not just female athletes.
Muay thai is an important technique for mixed martial artists
What is muay thai? LJ Scarcella, a local amateur fighter, explains.
Seeking a healthier way to beauty? The Green and Clean movement in Boston nail salons may be for you
Boston’s Green and Clean movement in nail salons has seen improvements.
The state of robotics: Engineers tackle the next tech challenges
Engineers and developers are looking at ways for robots to assist us in different aspects of our lives. What challenges will they face as they introduce their technologies into people’s lives?