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How structures made from oyster shells can help prevent coastal erosion

How structures made from oyster shells can help prevent coastal erosion

Reef Design Lab based in Melbourne uses locally sourced oyster shells mixed with concrete to build structures that reduce coastal erosion and support marine wildlife. Along the shore of Port Phillip Bay in Australia, large dome-shaped modules sit submerged just below the water’s surface. Though they resemble large sand dollars at first, these structures have been man-made by the Reef Design Lab in Melbourne. They were constructed using a blend...

By London, UK
Julian Assange’s case to define the future of whistleblowing

Julian Assange’s case to define the future of whistleblowing

The case of Julian Assange has taken the media by storm igniting bombshell debates from the public to governments. Julian Assange became a prominent figure in the press when he made classified information public via WikiLeaks. Established in 2006, WikiLeaks has become a powerhouse for previously unknown information, causing significant headaches for governments. Assange was granted asylum by the Ecuadorian embassy in London during 2012, because he feared being...

By Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Lego’s new braille bricks are a step toward more inclusive toys

Lego’s new braille bricks are a step toward more inclusive toys

Bricks with studs corresponding to braille numbers and letters have been designed to help blind and visually-impaired children learn through play.  Since 2020, Lego have been quietly distributing a groundbreaking toy – free of charge – to select schools and services catering for visually-impaired children. The brand’s braille bricks were designed with the usual Lego studs, only these ones correspond to braille letters and numbers. The product has been helping young children with...

By Brighton, UK
Pokémon and Van Gogh collaboration causes scalping chaos

Pokémon and Van Gogh collaboration causes scalping chaos

A recent promotional collaboration between Pokémon and the Van Gogh Museum lead to commotion both online and in person, as scalpers attempted to make a profit from reselling. The Pokémon company has apologised for the chaos that ensued after launching a new collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Last week, the museum opened a new exhibit that showcased several depictions of famous Pokémon re-imagined within some of Van Gogh’s...

By Bristol, UK