A thought-provoking BBC article from Tom Cassauwers charting the evolution of science fiction around the world. It serves to remind us that imagination and ideas about the future are universal, and, within this genre particularly, are an important outlet for revealing the struggles of the day. The sun has cooled down and Earth has become uninhabitable.…
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Among the many insights into free play in this article from Quartz is the possible relevance of this experience for the future. There’s a lot of talk circulating about ‘surviving’ artificial intelligence‘s takeover, especially in the world of work. Some of the thinking behind free or ‘risky’ play is that it develops the uniquely human characteristics…
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Researchers have recently unveiled computers which act like the human brain, and now this lab in Germany is boasting beating artificial human heart tissue. In order to understand our most complex and important organs, we must learn to mimic them. Only through recreating their actions can we tackle the key issues of not only preservation but…
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A thought-provoking piece from John Kennedy at Silicon Republic on the oft-debated future of work. Emerging from the automation lament, there is an argument for shifting the focus. If we’re looking at responding to changes in the world of work, why don’t we take the opportunity to evaluate our emotional connection? Leaders need to understand…
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STEAM in action with a fantastic article from The Stage. James Doeser takes us through the explosion of collaborations between science and theatre. An element of daily life, like medicine, seems removed from ourselves and our understanding, despite us interacting with it constantly. We love how the article recognises the importance of finding ways to communicate…
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It’s so inspiring to hear news of a groundbreaking project based in the UK. For 20 years, The University of Manchester has been at the forefront of computer science, developing a million-processor-core supercomputer, ‘SpiNNaker‘. The applications of this technology could be revolutionary in helping us to understand how the brain works, and in studying diseases…
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A lovely article from Nathan Dunne of The Guardian, showing us how understanding others can be a pretty basic art. With screens and space removing us from each other, something as simple as life drawing connects us. An intimate study of an unknown body reminds us of our own memories and feelings, and that others…
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It’s so encouraging to see a building for children win an award from architecture’s most prestigious body, the RIBA. In fact, three of the four finalists were educational buildings. Children Village shows that functional buildings for children can still be well-designed and inspiring. Children Village, a new school complex on the edge of the rainforest…
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There’s nothing more exciting than seeing where our imaginations can take us. We applaud TIME‘s annual celebration of ideas and creativity and what they might mean for the future. Inventions come from dreaming things up that didn’t exist before. Whether it’s something ingenious, useful, or just for fun, it’s all about imagination and those championing…
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Many experts and influential bodies recognise the benefits of free and outdoor play, but rarely is that formalised in this way. It’s displays of support such as this, and by a diverse range of organisations, which ensure that inclusive learning initiatives remain at the forefront. Playing and learning outdoors is to become “a fundamental part…
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