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...
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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...
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...
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...
Thred Talk – Meat alternatives | Lasagna taste test
Elliot and Imogen accomplish their life-long dream of cooking lasagna in the office. The excuse they used to get it past the pitching process is making a video to raise some awareness about the meat production industry and agricultural crisis the planet is currently facing. The rest of the team is roped into a blind taste test to find out if soy based protein is a believable substitute for...
Exclusive – Alaia De Santis on making it big in the art world
A prime example of the talent, discipline, and patience it takes to become a household name as an artist, Gen Z creative Alaia De Santis shares her advice on how to succeed in the industry. 22-year-old fine arts graduate Alaia de Santis has come a very long way since realising the only means of expressing herself was by turning her ideas into works of art as a teenager. Having been featured...
Thred Daily- Is cloning the key to wildlife conservation?
Meet Kurt, the first successful clone of the rare Przewalski horse breed, made from 40-year-old DNA. Is this the first step towards making Jurassic Park a reality? Luckily, Charlie is here to tell us all about how this scientific breakthrough could be the key to wildlife conservation.
