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Future

From solarpunk to the metaverse: The way we think about the future needs to change
Science

From solarpunk to the metaverse: The way we think about the future needs to change

Dystopian futures are compelling. Just like negative news headlines, they are more likely to be clicked on
In the real world, kindness and cooperation will always triumph over political combat
Three rosettes with symbols for police, nurses and firefighters
John Bird

In the real world, kindness and cooperation will always triumph over political combat

The governments who called on sci-fi writers to predict the future
Illustration of sciency things
military

The governments who called on sci-fi writers to predict the future

Thirsty Animals review: A dystopian future 'impeccably depicted'
Dystopian fiction

Thirsty Animals review: A dystopian future 'impeccably depicted'

'I'm concerned for the future': Beach cleaners on their battle to sort out Britain's coastline
Environment

'I'm concerned for the future': Beach cleaners on their battle to sort out Britain's coastline

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
'Their voices can’t be ignored any longer': MPs to debate student's Climate Education Bill
Student Scarlett Westbrook (L) and Britain's youngest MP, Nadia Whittome (R)
Climate education

'Their voices can’t be ignored any longer': MPs to debate student's Climate Education Bill