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Could mushrooms eventually replace polystyrene?

Could mushrooms eventually replace polystyrene?

A Ukrainian startup has successfully developed a 100% biodegradable and extremely lightweight packaging alternative made from mycelium roots that fully decomposes in just a month. If you’re familiar with my writing, by now I’m sure you’re well aware of my deep-rooted obsession with all things mycelium. This is pretty understandable, given the amount of recent findings proving that there’s very little these fantastic fungi can’t do. From communicating with ‘words’ (as though they...

By London, UK
New study reveals that menstrual misinformation is on the rise

New study reveals that menstrual misinformation is on the rise

According to research published this month by period tracking app Flo Health, there exist prominent gaps in the knowledge women have about their own bodies. While women’s health has undergone a generational culture shift in recent years, prompting more open discourse around historically stigmatised concerns regarding our wombs, it’s still pretty common for those of us who menstruate to feel conditioned to accept that debilitating pain is normal, nay something...

By London, UK
Do climate conversations need a rebrand?

Do climate conversations need a rebrand?

Arnold Schwarzenegger has called for changes to the way we speak about the climate crisis. He says the current language used to describe the issue does little to create a public sense of urgency or incite changes in behaviour. Gen Z knows all too well how quickly family and friends tune out once the phrase ‘climate change’ is mentioned in conversation. While most of us are seriously concerned about our climate's...

By London, UK
Opinion – New York City discrimination bill is a sign of progress

Opinion – New York City discrimination bill is a sign of progress

In a city known for its diversity and progressiveness, New York City has once again made headlines by taking a bold step in the fight against discrimination.  This week, America’s cultural capital announced a new law prohibiting weight-based bias in employment, housing, and public accommodations. It’s a surprisingly positive legal turning point, given the contentious state of Western politics in recent years. Amongst violent anti-trans legislation and archaic turns in female...

By Brighton, UK