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Reducing carbon footprint of the built world with Solidia Technologies

Eco-friendliness can be achieved even in the granules with which we construct buildings. >
Three creatives on the power of storytelling in any medium

In these interviews, we speak to creatives across the spectrum of storytelling to prove that the worldwide pastime is no longer bound by the medium. >
A simpler way to purify water

Scientists have devised a simple way to separate microscopic pollutants from water. >
Children’s literature goes digital

Innovative children’s library provides a fun learning alternative. >
3 Ways to hack discrimination in the US

Hacking Discrimination aimed to find technology-based solutions to address discrimination. >
Skateboards made from hemp

These unique skateboard decks are made of hemp natural fibres. Designed for cruising, these boards were built for the future. >
African Photography comes back to New York

In a second co-curated exhibition, our media partner Nataal brings a selection of African photographers to New York. >
Flexible, organic and biodegradable: A new wave of electronics

A new semiconductor developed by Stanford researchers is as flexible as skin and easily degradable. >
Giorgia Lupi and Kaki King on the value of beauty in design

Beauty or functionality? We ask the designers who helped us feel data and see music. >
Bug poop apparel

The Clean Colour Collection is the latest trend in eco-friendly fashion. >
Interactive robot helps disabled children develop

Leka, the robot that changes the way children with developmental disorders learn, play and interact. >
Bobby Rogers’ portrait series addresses anti-Black racism and Islamophobia in the United States

Inspired by the viral twitter hashtag: #BeingBlackAndMuslim. >
The bold, mixed-media collages of Kasmir Jones

The American artist’s work pays tribute to black cultural icons. >
3D printing with Martian dust

A technique to aid in the development of the first Mars colony. >
This graphic novel is educating Chicago’s youth about their civic responsibility

From Chicago Architecture Foundation, No Small Plans is designed to provide civic education. >
This Ain't A Eulogy: A Ritual for Re-membering

Taja Lindley captures her emotive performance art piece on film. >
A device and mobile app that lets you grow pesticide-free, fresh food 365 days a year

No sunshine required to grow your own healthy food. Grow and monitor yours in your home at the click of a button. >
“Welcome to Resistance School. Our first class is now in session.”

Designed by Harvard University students, this program teaches anyone how to be an effective activist. >
My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea

Directed by Dash Shaw, the film’s lo-fi quality goes against the trend of current animation. >
Digital tool tracks innovative water projects in the US

The US is battling against ageing infrastructure. This Living Map highlights its wins so far. >
Artwork for equity

These original postcards promote inclusion, equity, liberation, and justice for all races. >
Scientists discover a way to harvest fresh water from air

This device also works in arid regions >
Eddie Opara: Always a work in progress

A brief jaunt through design, part three. Today we share a short interview with innovative graphic designer Eddie Opara. >
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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