Society

A combination of art and socially motivated stunt, HSCB is selling printed ‘banknotes’ to raise cash to buy back local people’s debt

This week marks two years since the Nice terror attack that killed 86. A man from London whose wrist was severely damaged after he leapt out of the way of the truck driver is celebrating his recovery

The app could "revolutionise" how clinical staff communicate, and free up valuable time

Nearly a quarter of UK adults are prepared to give up their time to support the NHS, research reveals

From families being separated on the US border to the NHS funding crisis, the past three months have seen their share of bad news. But from action on plastic waste to the end of a bitter [...]

When Dom Raban’s daughter was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 13, the lack of clear information available left her feeling isolated and ignored. Six years on, her dad has created an app to [...]

Radiotherapy masks can look imposing, especially to young patients. How to transform an intimidating experience into an empowering one? This play specialist got creative

Complex and murky, an illicit flow of weapons fuels fighting around the world. But one team works on the ground in conflict zones to painstakingly map out the supply chain. Its efforts are [...]

In a month that marks the 95th year of Bike Week, we reflect on the influence bicycles have had on all aspects of society

The station aims to create a voice for women around the world

Smiling is one of the fundamental ways people communicate, so what happens if your face can’t do it?

Sylvia Mac has spent most of her life trying to hide the painful scars that cover her body. At the age of 48, she decided enough was enough

In a world that can seem transfixed by perfection, photographer Sophie Mayanne decided to begin documenting people’s scars

A Detroit-based prescription service is not for drugs, but for fresh fruit and vegetables. Redeemable at local farmers’ markets, it puts healthy produce in the hands of the people who need it [...]

The EU is giving away 15,000 free Interrail passes to citizens of EU countries who are 18 this summer. Applications opened this week

US YouTube star Chrissy Chambers made history last year, when she won a landmark revenge porn civil case. She explains where she found the courage to fight back

Steven Pinker says 'we’re apt to mistake the harms around us for signs of how low the world has sunk rather than how high our standards have risen.' What does the data say?

Steven Pinker says 'we’re apt to mistake the harms around us for signs of how low the world has sunk rather than how high our standards have risen.' What does the data say?

“Home isn't a place... It's a feeling” wrote Irish novelist Cecilia Ahern. As homeownership becomes a distant dream to many, and Brexit beckons – stoking a national identity crisis in the UK – [...]

Each quarter, we do the numbers on inspiring news stories. From the hospital taking a bold stance on sugary snacks, to record aviation safety stats, read on for nine ways the world is making headway