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GOOD Video: Kissing

GOOD — Tue, 8 Mar 2011 16:00:00 PST

Inspired by the work of Sheril Kirshenbaum, we look at kissing. About 90 percent of the world's cultures do it. But how does kissing affect our brains? Which way do most people tilt their heads? And how did the 'X' come to stand for a kiss? In this original GOOD Video, we look at the science and culture of locking lips.

For everything you could ever hope to know about the cultural history, evolution, chemistry, and biology of locking lips, check out Sheril Kirshenbaum's book, The Science of Kissing.

GOOD Video: Teen Sex

GOOD — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:00:00 PST

Are kids using condoms? Are they getting sick? And what are they doing between the sheets anyway? GOOD takes a look at the stats on teens and their sexual health.

The Business Collaboration Boom

GOOD — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Businesses and individuals are becoming exponentially more productive and efficient thanks to the innovations that connect them. Between email, Skype, and telecommuting, the landscape of business communication and collaboration is vastly different than it was even a few years ago.

Animated Infographic: Which City Is Best for Biking?

GOOD — Fri, 3 Sep 2010 05:00:00 PDT

The battle over which North American city is the best for biking is fierce and—most likely—unresolvable. This animated Transparency will tell you which city has the most bike commuters—and who the runners up are.

A collaboration between GOOD and Chris Korbey, animated for video by Dorian Orange.

The Incredible, Preventable Cost of Malaria

GOOD — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:00:00 PDT

Nearly 3 billion people are at risk of infection with the Plasmodium vivax parasite, which causes malaria. That's almost half of humanity. There are 1 million malaria deaths each year. Many people don't know how bad it is—or how much progress we can make with a combination of mosquito nets, new drugs, and education.

Animated Infographic: Which Countries Are Happiest?

GOOD — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:00:00 PDT

For decades, the World Database of Happiness has surveyed how happy people are—not at all happy, not very happy, quite happy, or very happy. As it turns out, most of us are mostly happy, even when things aren't going so well. Here is a look at how happy people in various countries said they were (on average) over the last 30 years.

A collaboration between GOOD and OPEN, animated for video by Dorian Orange.

Animated Infographic: What Countries Spend on Renewable Energy

GOOD — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:00:00 PDT

In a world of dwindling traditional energy resources, countries are starting to invest in more sustainable alternatives. Here are the countries that are spending the most on renewable energy, along with how much of it they currently produce, and what percent of their total energy output that represents.

A collaboration between GOOD and OPEN, animated for video by Dorian Orange.

Animated Infographic: What the Tweet?

GOOD — Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:30:00 PDT

Every day, thousands of stories are passed around the internet on blogs and via Twitter. A new study by Journalism.org has examined the source of those stories. It turns out, most of them come from old-school media. We may like to share information via Twitter, but the information we share comes from the morning's newspaper. This video looks at where blogs and Twitter users are getting their stories, and what kind of stories their users are most likely to link to.

A collaboration between GOOD and Part & Parcel, animated for video by Dorian Orange.

Source: Journalism.org

Animated Infographic: The Volunteers

GOOD — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT

In these still-tough economic times, it can be hard to find ways to give back. But new data just released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that people across the country are still taking the time to volunteer in their communities. This is a look at some of that data, showing who volunteered in 2009 and what kind of work they're doing. A tip of the hat to everyone who finds the time to do some good.

A collaboration between GOOD and Design Language, animated for video by Dorian Orange.

Internet Retail

GOOD — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:30:16 PST

More and more of our shopping is happening online. And in the digital marketplace, shoppers write and read millions of reviews each year, transforming the way we make buying decisions-and how companies make their products. Welcome to the information-saturated world of internet retail.

How Much Do We Spend on Food?

GOOD — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:00:47 PST

Since 1949, the rise of industrial, processed food meant Americans could spend less on their meals. But those savings come with a high cost: obesity, diabetes, and big health care bills. Here's a look at the numbers behind our changing diet, and what we can do to make it better.

Food: Waste Not, Want Not

GOOD — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:53 PST

The average American wastes more than half a pound of food each day. Meanwhile, millions of people are going hungry in our own cities. Here are a few ways to cut down on your food waste. Our video is after the jump.

Emerging City Innovation

GOOD — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:40 PDT

Most of the world's population now lives in cities. How can we make sure these urban centers are good homes for humanity? Cities from Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro to Seoul are leading the way, using fresh ideas to reduce pollution and waste; provide efficient, clean transportation; and support biodiversity.

Your Daily Water Use

GOOD — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:00:21 PDT

Thirsty? So is everyone else. We're headed for a water shortage. Here's how a few simple choices can reduce your daily water use by 1,213 gallons. A GOOD Transparency video.

A collaboration between GOOD and Fogelson-Lubliner.

GOOD and Whole Foods Market have teamed up to bring you a series of infographics and videos on what we eat: where it comes from, what's in it, and what choices you can make to ensure you're eating as well as possible. This is the first in a series of four videos.

Memorial Day

GOOD — Sun, 24 May 2009 09:00:47 PDT

Memorial Day wasn't always about barbeques, road trips, and the beginning of summer. In this original GOOD video, we honor the solemn roots of America's three-day weekend.

Diamonds 101

GOOD — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:00:18 PDT

If you're planning on popping the question this year, you're probably in the market for some jewelry. And we realize you might be too busy crafting the perfect proposal to research the pedigree of your engagement ring. That's why we do the legwork for you in our latest video Transparency.

Swine Flu

GOOD — Thu, 7 May 2009 17:53:07 PDT

Swine flu spread like wildfire last week-at least in the media. But where did it come from? What are the symptoms? And who was infected? We look at some of the data behind the disease in this original GOOD Video.

Subways!

GOOD — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:07:06 PDT

With oil running out and the planet heating up, there's a lot of interest in new public transportation systems these days. But some existing subways already provide billions of rides each year. In this original GOOD Video, we look at the high scores of the world's biggest subway systems.