Author: Robin Eveleigh

Across several prisons in northern England, an innovative initiative is using scents to unlock memories and inspire new possibilities among inmates. Known as the Perfume Stories project, this program harnesses fragrance as a tool to stimulate reflection, creativity, and moments of hope within the confines of prison walls. The experiences evoked by the project range… Continue reading The man who uses perfume to unlock opportunities in prisons

Global shipping contributes approximately 3% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, making it a significant source of pollution—more so than the aviation industry. This sector primarily relies on marine diesel fuel, which generates considerable carbon emissions. A London-based startup named Seabound is aiming to address this environmental challenge with an innovative, low-tech carbon capture system… Continue reading Shipping has a big carbon footprint. Can this lo-fi solution shrink it?

Spogomi, born in Japan, is now making its way onto the global stage. Described by competitors as a sport where playing dirty is not just allowed but encouraged, this unique activity turns litter picking into a competitive event that benefits both the environment and the participants. According to Spogomi UK representative Chris Roaf, the real… Continue reading How litter picking became a competitive sport

A ground-breaking smartphone has emerged, claiming to automatically block nude content in efforts to create a safer online environment for children. Human Mobile Devices (HMD) from Finland has introduced the Fuse handset, equipped with parental controls such as location tracking, screen time limits, app blocking, and trusted contact whitelisting. Initially starting as a “brick” with… Continue reading The smartphone for children that blocks porn

A groundbreaking art project in England is shining a light on marginalized individuals while supporting their recovery from substance use. The Castlefield Gallery in Greater Manchester has delved into the role of arts in aiding recovery from substance use by partnering with Anew, a non-profit residential therapeutic community based in Hyde, Greater Manchester. This initiative,… Continue reading ‘The recovery process can be bleak, but we wanted to make sure it was joyous’

Have you ever stopped to think about what a tree might say if it could actually talk? A unique AI project has made this a reality by enabling real-time conversations with trees, creating a bridge between youth culture and nature. The creative popup, Agency for Nature, developed by London-based agency Droga5, brought trees in the… Continue reading Nature’s voice? Trees speak up in AI-powered experiment

Anthony Ray Hinton was falsely accused of two murders in 1985, leading to a conviction that resulted in him spending nearly three decades on death row. The horrendous ordeal began when police accused him of robbing a restaurant while he was mowing his mother’s lawn in Alabama. Despite having an alibi and incompetent legal representation,… Continue reading Life after: being on death row

rgin–flex” style=”width:70% !important;”> The club’s Facebook group, which now counts more than 1.7 million ‘dullsters’ worldwide, sees thousands of posts a day It transpires that Carson and Click are one and the same. Click is in fact Carson’s duller alter ego. “I have Grover do things that maybe I wouldn’t necessarily do,” Carson confesses. “Barry… Continue reading Born to be mild, celebrating banality with the Dull Men’s Club

These three innovative projects are offering offenders a chance to rebuild their lives and reshape their future through various opportunities. From brewing beer to designing streetwear and earning law degrees, these initiatives are providing individuals with the tools they need to start anew. Tap Social, an Oxford-based social enterprise brewery, is known for its ‘criminally… Continue reading Three UK projects that offer offenders a second chance

Nigel Bromage had a tumultuous journey spanning almost twenty years as a prominent figure in the British far-right movement. From being a member of the openly neo-Nazi organization Combat 18, to denouncing his past filled with hatred, he embarked on a mission to prevent others from treading a similar path. An organization called Small Steps… Continue reading Life after: Being a leader in the far right