Young inventor plans to stop 90% of floating sea plastic by 2040
A Dutch nonprofit is developing river-based technology that could dramatically cut ocean plastic within decades
Conservation Environment Technology
Latest articles
‘Almost life-saving’, Moby on the healing power of sound
Electronic pioneer Moby explains how sound brings him calm after a lifelong battle with anxiety
Arts Culture Wellbeing
Second act: the pioneers giving green tech a new spin
Forward-thinking clean-tech leaders are giving yesterday’s hardware a second life – turning it into tomorrow’s power
Energy Environment Technology
Bach to the future at iconic jazz venue
Ronnie Scott’s embraces classical with new weekly orchestral performances in its refurbished upstairs venue
Arts Culture Lifestyle
Woodland walks cut anxiety, study finds
Research shows self-led woodland trails can cut anxiety and strengthen people’s connection
Health Lifestyle Wellbeing
London’s unique charity-led restaurant gets a makeover
A London restaurant employing people who have experienced homelessness has relaunched, with a MasterChef judge as chef
Economics Food Health Society
What went right this week: the good news that matters
A law boosting renters rights came into force, the kiwi made a comeback, and the ‘return to coal’ myth was debunked, plus more
Conservation Energy Health Society
Uplift your inbox
Sign up to our weekly newsletter
More uplifting articles
The new UK television dating show boosting deaf representation
A first-of-its-kind British Sign Language dating show is challenging misconceptions and bringing the deaf community into the spotlight
Culture Lifestyle Media
Can fermented food move beyond the hype?
Fermented foods have gone from niche health-shop staples to supermarket mainstays. Is there substance behind the trend?
Food Health Lifestyle
The surprise pushback against America’s junk food culture
The US government has unexpectedly urged Americans to ditch ultra-processed food. Its new dietary guidelines have some merit
Food Health Lifestyle Society
Editor’s pick
London’s newest museum opens as ‘civic space’ for creativity and community
V&A East offers free, permanent galleries alongside temporary exhibitions, with local young people helping to shape its vision
Arts Culture Society
Canada has banned employers from ghosting job candidates. Will the idea catch on?
A new law requires employers to respond to interviewees in a move that could reshape hiring practices
Economics Social Enterprise Society
The magazine
