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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

Could this be the end of footwear that ends up in landfills? The O° shoe, created by the OXMAN design lab, is fully biodegradable and made entirely from polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), organic materials produced by bacteria. These bacteria consume carbon dioxide, methane, or food waste, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics. The shoe includes a… Continue reading Step forward the ‘fully biodegradable’ shoe that leaves no footprint

Could this be the end of landfill-bound footwear with the creation of shoes made from bacteria-grown materials designed to return harmlessly to the earth? The traditional shoe-making process involves around 40 materials and fabrication methods that have negative impacts on the environment, from development to production to transport. Not to mention the synthetic glues used… Continue reading Step forward the ‘fully biodegradable’ shoe that leaves no footprint

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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

r-waggling denialist. Like many, she appreciates the upsides that smartphones can bring: video chats with her parents in her native Canada, communities interacting and organizing for common cause, buying a pinafore for her three-year-old daughter on a vintage website and receiving a note that read: “My daughter loved this, I hope yours does too.” Instead,… Continue reading Swiping less, living more. How to take control of your digital life

Iqra Ismail, a British-born Somali footballer, has made a significant impact in the world of football by creating space for underrepresented groups within the sport. She stated in an interview, “I got to the point where I stopped asking for the space at the table… I just created my own table instead.” Ismail, wearing a… Continue reading Coming into play, the trailblazing young footballer changing the game

Australia is getting a new national park Boundaries have been drawn for a long-awaited national park in Australia, where koalas and other threatened species will be protected. At 467,000 hectares, the Great Koala national park will be the largest protected area in the state of New South Wales. The site is home to an estimated… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Attention is one of our most valuable resources, yet in today’s digital world, it is constantly at risk of being stolen. Jodie Jackson, an expert in habit formation, believes that by taking back control of our attention, we can enhance the quality of our lives. Imagine if you had a bag containing £1 million in… Continue reading From problem to possibility: how your attention can improve your life

f-and-half__image” alt=””> Zaytoun Palestinian Medjoul Dates Medjoul dates are often referred to as the ‘king of dates’ and for good reason. These succulent and sweet fruits are grown in Palestine by farmers working with Zaytoun, a Community Interest Company (CIC) set up in 2004 to create a market for Palestinian goods. At a time when… Continue reading Five Fairtrade-certified products you didn’t know you could buy