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Childish Gambino forcefully unpacks race and violence in America

The multitalented artist’s new music video delivers a striking social commentary. >
This is the world's first biodegradable home pregnancy test

The lightweight, ultra-thin invention can be sent in an envelope and biodegrades in three months. >
A photo series on colourism in Haiti, the first black republic

“They used to put me down so much because I was this dark and now, I fucking love myself.” >
Sunu Gonera on finding his voice, afrofuturism and making heroes out of ordinary people

In this opening talk of Design Indaba 2018 that brought the audience to its feet, the filmmaker talks about his career high and lows. >
Plastic-infused concrete could cut cement industry’s carbon emissions

After water, concrete is the second most widely used material on Earth. >
This warning system could detect a drought earlier than ever before

Here's how MIT researchers are using the leaf surface to detect drought conditions. >
Edel Rodriguez on how the South African protest art influenced his work

Rodriguez has a noted history of creating irreverent, illustrated depictions of the controversial US President Donald Trump. >
How this young photographer is creating a career while helping to correct mis-representation

Images help us to not only interpret the world around us but also challenge deep-rooted and sometimes harmful conventions. >
This Solar Grill makes cooking easier in areas with no electricity

The cooker stores solar energy for cooking at any time of the day. >
What will advertising look like 100 years from now?

We chat with former Vice Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of international consulting firm R/GA about carving success in this ever-changing industry. >
Ekene Ijeoma deconstructs the US national anthem as a comment on mass imprisonment

In Deconstructed Anthems, he built a software that removes notes from the US national anthem at the same rate Americans have been imprisoned. >
Japanese art of paper cutting inspires the next generation of bandages

These MIT engineers believe a simple method of pattern-cutting holds great benefits in store for wound healing plasters and wearable tech. >
5 projects that are looking into the possible future of humans on Mars

To celebrate International Day of Human Space Flight here's a look at some projects that are looking into space exploration. >
Joshua Kissi on disrupting and diversifying stock photography

The photographer and co-founder of TONL tells us why he decided to make images of the unrepresented his priority. >
Myles Loftin on the importance of representing black masculinity differently

The #antenna2017 speaker takes us through the inspiration behind his multimedia project: Hooded. >
This designer uses bacteria to make colourful silk scarves

Are microorganisms even more useful than we previously thought? >
Plenty aims to build a giant indoor farm next to every major city

Plenty’s mission is to give each city a hub to grow organic herbs and vegetables locally and indoors. >
Smart glasses help kids with autism recognise facial expressions and emotions

Stanford researchers develop artificially intelligent glasses for autistic children using Google Glass technology. >
The Beecosystem brings the art and science of beekeeping straight into your home

Its size means that it is ideal for use in the home, the classroom and other important educational spaces. >
A new preservative-free way to protect food from spoiling

This plant-based food design can extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables up to four times. >
IBM wants to use the world’s smallest computer to stop fraud

Smaller than a grain of salt, the tiny computer is part of a family of cryptographic anchors which includes edible ink dots and mobile sensors. >
A wound-healing gel inspired by slugs

Where sutures and stitches fail, doctors are turning to the restorative slime of gastropods. >
These contact lenses deliver medicine straight to your eye

The lenses can deliver drugs to the back of the eye to treat macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and other diseases. >
What if you could 3D print your own home in a matter of hours?

The ICON project’s Vulcan printer creates concrete homes in record time. >

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