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3 Ways to hack discrimination in the US
Hacking Discrimination aimed to find technology-based solutions to address discrimination.
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How about human hair for mass production?
In an exploration of hair being used in the production of objects, this artist hacks an everyday Ikea china cup.
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Bringing back the cassette tape
New tech meets the nostalgia for the humble cassette tape.
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Using light as a cure
The Jeggo helps its users overcome the downsides of travelling with therapeutic music and light.
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Skateboards made from hemp
These unique skateboard decks are made of hemp natural fibres. Designed for cruising, these boards were built for the future.
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Synthetic skin could return touch to amputees
Researchers have combined solar power and electronic skin for the first time.
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Artwork for equity
These original postcards promote inclusion, equity, liberation, and justice for all races.
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The Mashambas Skyscraper
A skyscraper conceived as an educational centre and marketplace for new agricultural communities in sub-Saharan Africa.
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DuoSkin: Tattoos that work as on-skin interfaces
MIT have developed DuoSkin, a metallic tattoo that enables you to use your skin as an interface to control devices, receive data and communicate.
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A card game for positive vibes
If a random act of kindness comes into your life, pay it forward.
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Reebok’s Cotton + Corn
Bringing environmentally friendly design into the footwear we love.
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A 3D-printed grotto designed by algorithms
The future of architecture explored.
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The otherworldly creations of Nomes Dee
Zambian graphic designer Nomes Dee is inspired by Afrofuturism.
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Cairo: Youth in resistance
Director Selim El Sadek documents the youth who challenge the system through hip hop in Cairo, Egypt.
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A shirt that pulsates with the intensity of music
This wearable device allows the hearing impaired to experience music.
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Refugee chefs share the taste of home
Eat Offbeat: An unprecedented cookbook featuring recipes and stories by refugees now working as chefs in New York City.
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Waves for Water
This new documentary, released on World Water Day, follows former pro surfer Jon Rose and his mission to help bring clean drinking water to those in need.
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The physicist who folds
Physicist Robert lang left NASA to practice origami. Great Big Story tells us why.
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Data Oruwari: Master of the micropen
“Creativity is my religion, so I’m always finding new ways to bring things to life.”
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Eco-friendly digs for the modern nomad
The University of Porto (UPTEC), Portuguese startup Ecocubo created a prefab perfect for travellers.
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