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This breathable workout suit helps you cool down after a sweaty gym session
Researchers at MIT use living cells to give this unique garment a cool advantage.
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Chris Sheldrick’s what3words is redefining the global address system
Making the world a less frustrating, more efficient and safer place.
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Everything you always wanted to know about toilets, but were afraid to ask
The Cube Design Museum in the Netherlands is hosting an interesting new exhibition.
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Daan Roosegaarde’s Smog Free Bicycles clean the air as you ride
The next phase of Smog Free Project China is almost here.
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Punk designer Kate Moross on breaking the rules and rebelling against polarities
On the Design Indaba Conference stage, the multi-tasking creative discusses her unconventional approach to design.
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Scientists get innovative in the fight against glacier melt
Halting the effects of global warming with artificial ice and massive blankets.
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Jabu Nadia Newman talks about the importance of womxn in film
“My design method is film, specifically telling stories through images.”
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Filmmaker Jessie Zinn on telling truthful and sincere stories
The director is one of a growing list of young female Cape Town filmmakers making their mark in the industry.
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Jabu Newman and The Foxy Five on representation and visibility
The team behind the explosive web series talk about the importance of female-led filmmaking.
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Lucy Feng’s work plays with African mysticism and modern Afropunk culture
Called ‘The Strangelings’, the images moodily blend the surreal and the regal.
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These teen girls built a solar powered tent for LA's homeless people
DIY Girls is empowering teen girls to pursue the fields of technology and engineering.
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Dough Universe: the children’s toy range inspiring future inventors
Technology Will Save Us launches three new Electro Dough inspired activities.
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Inside designer Margot Molyneux’s mixed use boutique
The art-deco inspired store is where you can buy clothes, attend a clothing workshop as well as go for a gin tasting.
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Indie band, The XX, take you behind the scenes with new limited-edition photo book
Shot by photographer Alasdair McLellan, the photo book will only have one print run of 1000 copies.
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Introducing MobyMart, the autonomous grocery store on wheels
“It is the store that comes to you, instead of you coming to the store.”
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Is this the world’s cheapest solar lamp?
UK firm designs cheap solar lamp for clean, reliable lighting.
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This web-series tackles social justice through the eyes of a 9-year old girl
Little Apple takes on racism, sexism and gentrification in this sci-fi drama.
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LocoL provides community support through food
Roy Choi’s revolutionary fast food joint is changing what it means to be a great restaurant.
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Minutiae: The ‘anti-social’ app gives your more mundane moments meaning
“YOU ARE NOT YOUR TIMELINE.”
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Combatting Algeria’s harsh weather conditions with houses made from plastic bottles
These durable homes are safely housing the region’s refugee population.
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This footwear startup is using 3D imaging technology to give you the perfect fit
True Gault deliberately avoids traditional sizing to ensure a truly comfortable shoe.
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Scientists have found a way to give you more pasta for less money
With programmable pasta, scientists have found an easier way to reduce shipping costs by manipulating its size
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Zemba Luzamba explores the migrant experience through depictions of ordinary people
The Cape Town-based artist's eloquent oil paintings of everyday life encourage viewers to draw their own conclusions.
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Student 3D prints his own set of retainers to straighten his teeth
Dudley Amos’ Orthoprint could make the production of clear braces less expensive.
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