Did you know that it can take up to 20 000 litres of water to produce a single kilogram of cotton? Here's a part-solution. A team of London students have determined how fabrics can be made from a salt-tolerant plant…
Here's one of the great secrets to (almost) sounding intelligent. Learn how to ask worthwhile questions. This article features 200 for you. That will be enough to get you through your next conversation.
I love the thinking behind this little device. It's called a Solar Buddy. And what's it for? Well... the intention is to relieve what is called 'energy poverty' in less advantaged countries. The group behind this project intend to gift…
I've always loved the work of the X-Prize Foundation. They find benefactors who are prepared to offer a large incentive for developing all-new ideas. Here's one of their latest: A competition for 18- to 25-year-olds to reimagine protective face masks.…
Here's a clever US political fund-raiser from a group of Democrats and other organisations. It's called Defeat by Tweet, and it uses President Trump's Twitter habit to raise funds for his opponents. Users can pledge between 1c and 10c for…
Highly visual icons are a language all by themselves. This innovative line of clothing features shirts that display 39 icons. When you (again) travel, they will help you to ask for things such as restrooms, hospitals, bus stops.
You have to admire someone who takes an age-old invention eg an umbrella, and creates an entirely new operating principle. Welcome to the Air Umbrella. A jet of air rises up from the handle, and creates shelter from the rain.…
How familiar are you with the Virtual Economy? Think: a character in the online game World Of Warcraft that can sell for thousands of dollars. Think: Over 34 000 parcels of land sold in a single city to buyers globally.…
I love this article called '20 Ridiculous Ideas Which Can Actually Work'. We need more of this thinking in the world. Here are a few examples: * Write into your will that you want to be cremated. Before you die,…
Many are talking about the so-called New Normal in the post-COVID-19 era. Here's one compelling response. City leaders, representing over 750 million people, have developed a statement of principles that underpin future lifestyle. These low-carbon and sustainable initiatives are designed…
