Science fiction provides the perfect thought laboratory to explore strange new worlds – and to see how they might work. The Star Trek universe has sparked a huge amount of commentary about what might indeed
This is from an interesting piece by Rana Foroohar writing in the FT last month: Why innovation could stop inflation Technological progress may be the most powerful disinflationary force in a changing world Consider the
Fashion designer and star of the Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick Grant, left Savile Row behind to begin a textiles revolution from Blackburn: Fashion’s plain truth | bigissuenorth.com Back in April a team of about
The Food Cardiff project wants “to share knowledge and provide guidance to local community organisations which wish to set up a community retail project in their local areas” – whether it’s setting up or further
The Crafts Council is “the national charity for craft”: craftscouncil.org.uk It showcases the best in modern and traditional craft in its online talks and magazine – and on its website, including stories, news and topics
On the Sunday Times books of the year list is a look at the future of food: Eating to Extinction is an astonishing journey through the past, present and future of food, a love letter to
A comment sent in by a reader: “An 86 year old Sidmouth resident suggests traffic calming on the High street by planting several trees across the road under cover of darkness. Perhaps not realistic but
Sustainability and technology meet – with some guidance from Sustainable Crediton: Save food waste with these apps We are delighted to be letting you know about the following two food waste prevention apps that can
Some six years ago, Jacques Peretti made a startling TV series on how easy it has become to throw away stuff and how difficult it is to keep using it: Planned Obsolescence: and The Men
Here’s a good definition from the BBC’s Technology of Business reporter earlier this summer: What is solarpunk and can it help save the planet? Lush green communities with roof top gardens, floating villages, transport fuelled