More people in the UK are successfully quitting smoking than ever
E-cigarettes, legislation and cultural changes have led to record numbers of people successfully kicking the smoking habit in the UK, say UCL researchers
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A social enterprise which works to tackle unsustainable consumerism and end stigma around addiction is showcasing work at this week’s London Design Festival
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Female, male or X? Canada becomes the tenth country to introduce gender neutral passports
Canada has become the latest country to introduce a gender neutral ‘X’ option on passports
As Fairtrade falters, an alternative standard is championing ethical trading
When Sainsburys dropped the Fairtrade standard for its own-brand teas in June, it signalled the beginning of a difficult summer for the ethical accreditation scheme. But the thirst for ethical, traceable products remains. Pukka Herbs has opted for the Fair for Life certification – “much more than a logo on a pack”, as co-founder Sebastian Pole explains
Why we need to start listening to insects
You may not think of the buzz and whine of insects as musical, but the distinctive pitch of mosquito wingbeats could tell us how to fight malaria. Daniel A Gross meets the researchers who are pricking up their ears
3 ways to connect with nature every day
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The joy of fix: a festival for repair-lovers will take place in London
The first ever Fixfest will celebrate a surge of interest in community repair groups across the globe
Gearing up: 5 reasons to explore the world by bicycle
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Being mankind: new issue of Positive News magazine focuses on masculinity
From LA’s ‘gangsta gardener’ to a stay-at-home man in Hertfordshire, the new issue of Positive News magazine interviews people who are ‘rewriting the man code’
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Why aren’t ‘organic carrots’ just called ‘carrots’?
How we describe something can transform how we view it. Lauren Bravo wraps her tongue around the small linguistic tweaks that can have a big impact
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Hello sunshine: the dawning of a renewables revolution
Plunging solar and wind prices have led to the brokering of new green power deals, from India to Mexico. Martin Wright gets energised about renewables
Emojis: adding depth, not dumbing down
Emojis are often blamed for destroying our ability to use language, but people have communicated using symbols for centuries. Are they simplifying the way we communicate, or actually adding nuance?
‘Marry the rapist’ laws are being repealed across the Middle East
Tunisia, Jordan and Lebanon have scrapped laws that allow rapists to escape punishment by marrying their victims
The sex workers who are stopping HIV
Sex workers in Mozambique are providing health support to those at the margins of society. They face political and financial challenges, but against the odds they are helping thousands
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