A solution combating one of the major causes of climate change has been named the winner of the 2010 Challenge. Continue here.
2010 Challenge Convergence Hits D.C.
BFI hosts two incredible days of programming around the 2010 Challenge. See video, pictures and much more here.
Savory Institute to Support Challenge
Shannon Horst, founder and CEO of the Savory Institute, co-recipient of the 2010 Challenge award, pledges to give back to the Buckminster Fuller Challenge. Continue.
R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of The Universe Opens!
Now playing at Arena Stage in Crystal City. Info here. Review here.
It is the first experimental step in an innovative plan to recuperate Peru's disappearing Andean glaciers.BBC
Mr. Segway's Difficult Path
Dean Kamen is best known as the inventor of the Segway scooter. His career illustrates the difficulty of turning innovative ideas into reality. The Economist.
Energy Generating Soccer Ball
A group of enterprising women entrepreneurs has unveiled a soccer ball that captures and stores energy generated by play. takepart.com.
Advance screening followed by panel discussion with: Sting, Paul Stamets, Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Ganga White, Daniel Pinchbeck and director Joao Amorim. Tickets here.
Bucky Art in Crystal City
A temporary, outdoor art exhibit that pays homage to Fuller and the Geodesic dome. On display now! Info here.
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