Advancements in medicine are booming, with potential cures for diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and HIV on the horizon. We are entering a new era of medicine, with new breakthroughs happening all the time. There have been landmark moments in the development of modern medicine, such as the discovery of vaccines, anaesthesia, germ theory, and… Continue reading Welcome to the ‘golden age of medicine’ (plus, seven big breakthroughs)
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What habit has most improved your life? We want to know
As winter approaches in the UK, many people find themselves retreating indoors and reflecting on their lives. Indeed, winter is a time for introspection, reflection, and making changes. According to Mayan culture, winter – particularly the solstice – is an ideal time to break away from old habits and create new ones. With this in… Continue reading What habit has most improved your life? We want to know
Revealed: the UK’s ‘best’ new buildings
The John Morden retirement centre in south London has been named the UK’s best new building by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The facility, designed with the principles of biophilic design, is intended to enable dementia-friendly wayfinding and active involvement in the community. The building was constructed around a mature cedar tree that… Continue reading Revealed: the UK’s ‘best’ new buildings
Community solar is set to surge in the UK – and you can have a piece of the pie
Five community energy groups in England and Wales have joined forces to purchase seven solar farms in an effort to bolster the UK’s energy security and increase the country’s reservoir of renewable and sustainable electricity. The project, known as Community Energy Together (CET), will include ownership of seven solar power plants, located in Kent, the Isle of Wight, Devon, Shropshire and south… Continue reading Community solar is set to surge in the UK – and you can have a piece of the pie
This was the summer that women’s sport hit the big time
The landscape of professional women’s sport has changed significantly in recent years, with record viewing figures and match-fee parity for England’s women cricketers. National sporting bodies, including the England and Wales Cricket Board, have taken steps to level up pay for male and female players. Meanwhile, the Women’s Sport Trust reports that the average viewer… Continue reading This was the summer that women’s sport hit the big time
What went right this week: the good news you should know about
This week, the UK made some significant strides in multiple areas, with cities and nations alike implementing important changes to better the lives of their citizens. First, the English city of Hull led the charge when they approved a ‘right to grow’ scheme, allowing people the ability to grow produce on unused council land. The… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about
Bridging the divide: 12 groups working for Israel-Palestine peace
Despite ongoing violence and turmoil in the Middle East, there are grassroots groups that remain committed to achieving peace in the region. Here is a breakdown of some of these groups and their efforts towards a resolution: 1. Standing Together, Israel: This movement, considered the largest Arab-Jewish grassroots group in Israel, has mobilized Jewish and… Continue reading Bridging the divide: 12 groups working for Israel-Palestine peace
The barren island that became a rewilding success
Redonda, a volcanic island in the Caribbean Sea, once looked like the moon’s surface due to its dusty, barren terrain. The island had been mined for guano and abandoned around the start of the first world war, creating a legacy of rats and goats that destroyed vegetation. These animals caused rocks and soil to slide… Continue reading The barren island that became a rewilding success
Hot fuss: 10 ways that perceptions are shifting around menopause
The menopause happens to around half of the global population, yet for a long time it has been wrapped in taboo. But from workplace support to cultural portrayals, things are changing for the better. Here are 10 ways that menopause awareness is improving ahead of World Menopause Day. In order to tackle the isolation and… Continue reading Hot fuss: 10 ways that perceptions are shifting around menopause
How man’s best friend is helping rehabilitate inmates in England
At HMP Doverdale, a high-security, Category B prison in Staffordshire, England, inmates are being given a new opportunity to train cute, friendly puppies. These pups aren’t trained to strike terror into the hearts of would-be escapees but to assist disabled people with their daily tasks. In November 2021, Dovegate became the first adult men’s prison… Continue reading How man’s best friend is helping rehabilitate inmates in England