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Planting trees in inhospitable environments
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27 Sep 16
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The Cocoon is a completely organic vessel that lets you plant trees in the worst environments.
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China surges forward in the space exploration race
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27 Sep 16
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Three major new space programmes prove China’s cosmic ambitions.
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Raising East New York: The effect of poverty on the family unit
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26 Sep 16
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Social documentary photographer Phyllis Dooney challenges the stereotype of the deadbeat dad.
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New energy material harnesses both sunlight and wind
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26 Sep 16
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Eight Georgia Institute of Technology engineers pioneered a new type of hybrid textile that can harvest energy from two sources: the sun and wind.
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The Bradley Element: A watch for the visually-impaired
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26 Sep 16
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Eone’s striking timepiece indicates the time by touch alone.
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Solving the problem of student housing with floating dormitories
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26 Sep 16
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See the unconventional, low-cost student residences recently unveiled in Copenhagen.
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Lookbook: The Grafica jewellery collection by Anna Raimondo
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23 Sep 16
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Take a look at the new Summer collection of Cape Town, South Africa's SMITH Jewellery.
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Award-winning initiative turns theory into solution
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23 Sep 16
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CHHAT won the 2016 Fuller Challenge because of its ability to address real-life problems surrounding human shelter.
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South African fashion label conceptualises sustainable fabric made from plastic bottles
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23 Sep 16
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The Joinery’s latest collection turns discarded plastic into enviable office accessories.
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Photo series explores forgiveness under impossible circumstances
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23 Sep 16
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Netherlands-based visual artist Lana Mesić explores the legacy of the Rwandan genocide in the photo series “Anatomy of Forgiveness”.
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The comic book uncovering new perspectives on heroism and storytelling
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23 Sep 16
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The Ordinary Superheroes celebrates the everyday heroes of South Africa's resilient communities.
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The International Space Orchestra takes to the stage
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23 Sep 16
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The ISO’s upcoming event, featuring renowned ethereal band Sigur Rós, is around the corner.
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#FeesMustFall: Interactive map, music video chronicles South Africa’s student protests
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22 Sep 16
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Musician and visual artist Umlilo’s latest music video release explores the duality of activism and slacktivism.
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Renowned graffiti artist Osa Seven gives back with educational street art
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21 Sep 16
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The Art for A Cause team say that donating money and resources is not enough.
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The Spectrum of African identities
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21 Sep 16
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An ongoing portraiture project by Gabonese photographer celebrates the diversity of the African continent.
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This book celebrates creativity across the continent
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21 Sep 16
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Co-edited by Gestalten and Design Indaba, this book celebrates creativity and design in Africa and the rise of new talent.
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A design solution to moving back in with your parents
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21 Sep 16
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Spanish collective designs custom spaces and furniture for young adults returning home.
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A city that doesn't evolve is just an open air museum
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21 Sep 16
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Dezeen has put together a design manifesto that outlines how designers can help Britain thrive after Brexit if the government helps design.
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Exploring spirituality through clothes, language and colour
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20 Sep 16
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South African visual artist makes the invisible understood through art.
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Celebrating self-expression and West African textiles at an Osei-Duro house party
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20 Sep 16
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To celebrate the launch of the AW16 collection, Accra-based fashion brand Osei-Duro threw a good vibes house party to shoot a lookbook with real Ghana style.
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Photographing the hopes and fears of Afghan people
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20 Sep 16
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Photographer Jens Umbach has since 2010 been documenting the presence of German soldiers in Afghanistan.
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Photo project reveals our impact on the Wild West
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19 Sep 16
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The “romance” of the Wild West has partly been lost to fracking, mining and agriculture.
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Eradicating poverty in South African townships
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16 Sep 16
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This non-profit organisation is trying to help strengthen communities in South African townships.
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Responsive jewellery that filters your smartphone notifications
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15 Sep 16
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Jewellery and tech studio Vinaya wants us to stay connected to other people in style.
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Melting pot
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Buhle Nkalashe’s powerful artworks are steeped in isiXhosa, isiZulu and Ndebele traditions
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Pool poetics
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6 Mar 22
Kanya Viljoen’s Eurydice makes use of femme narratives in a waterless pool
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Igloo eatery
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6 Mar 22
Japan’s Kamakura Village pop-up eatery serves traditional fare in icy igloos for one month a year
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From dawn to dust
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Katie Paterson’s Requiem will change the way you think about dust
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