Thred Daily – The problem with posthumous albums
Anderson .Paak and Lana Del Rey have publicly declared that if heaven doesn’t have a recording studio, nobody back here on the mortal plain should touch their music after they’ve gone. Though a bit morbid in subject matter, the topic has sparked a debate about posthumous albums being a careful...
Current in Videos
Thred Daily – Turn your e-waste into gold
E-Waste is fast becoming one of the world’s most pressing issues. Luckily, clean-tech start-ups like Mint Innovation are coming up with clever ways to recycle our old technology. But the responsibility to keep our planet healthy rests with everyone who lives on it. In this video Elliot explores three...
Thred Talk – 21 ways to ditch plastic in 2021
From breaking up with your toothbrush to using a shampoo bar, here are 21 easy ways you can ditch plastic in 2021.
Thred Daily – How should we tackle child obesity?
The revelation that the UK is the world’s child obesity capital has led the government to implement a myriad of measures to combat the problem. But how do we keep the focus on health and avoid a generation of body conscious kids? Sofia is here to talk us through the...
Thred Talk – LGBTQ+ history you might not know
Pride month may be coming to an end, but LGBTQ+ history should be celebrated and shared all year round. In this Thred. Talk, Elliot gives a history lesson that you likely won’t find in your textbook - from transgender sword fighters to the mind behind microchips, this video proves just...
Thred Daily – Why sex education needed updating
Last year in the UK, the school curriculum for sex education received its first update in 20 years! So overdue was this modernization that Gen Z have turned to the internet, movies, and music for all their bedroom information. But the credibility of these sources leave much to be desired. With...
Thred Daily – Has lockdown led to unhealthy work habits?
It looks like working from home might be sticking around a little longer. Luckily Kevin in his Daily debut is here to talk about some of the unhealthy work habits that blur the line between working from home, and living at work. Please comment below and let us know what unhealthy work or school habits you've become aware of during lockdown, and better yet, any tips on how to combat...
Thred Daily – How could white paint help the climate crisis?
A simple solution that sounds too good to be true but this ultra-reflective white paint could be an all natural, energy efficient alternative to air conditioning. Elliot dips his toe into the science behind this game changer to find out if it does what it says on the tin.
Thred Daily – The ongoing fight against fast fashion
Despite many headlines hailing the death of fast fashion, data shows that the dark side of the style industry is not only surviving, but in some cases thriving. Sofia takes an indepth look at Gen Z's ongoing fight with fast fashion - the causes behind its continuation, the role of social media, and ultimately what can be done to make sure the industry stays ethical from production to price.
Thred Daily – Why improving inclusive gaming is important
With Microsoft recently updating the Xbox Accessibility Guidelines, Elliot takes a look at why improving inclusive gaming should be at the top of every developers to-do list. Recent releases such as Gears 5 and The Last of Us Part 2, along with Microsoft’s adaptive controller are great examples of improved accessibility made by the gaming industry, but there is still a lot more to be done. Microsoft’s latest testing program...
