Education
Great minds lead to great solutions. Our education section features solutions and innovations directed at strengthening educational systems around the world.
This artist creates stunning artwork by repurposing discarded fabrics
The beautiful thing about art is that it can inspire us in ways that news articles and public service campaigns cannot. That's why the work of Brooklyn-based textile artist Bisa Butler is so special. What she does is repurpose discarded garments into amazingly intricate quilted tapestries to raise Read More...
Academic publishing is absurdly expensive—but soon it could be free
The University of California (UC), the largest public academic system in the US, is ending its $11 million subscription to Elsevier, the world’s biggest and most influential publisher of academic researcher. Perhaps this seems like an insane move by such a renowned university, but it’s a move Read More...
Here’s why parrots can talk like humans
Our closest mammal relatives haven’t been able to replicate human speech, and yet, parrots do so easily. Have you ever wondered why that is? First, get the “bird brain” out of your head. Parrots are actually smart animals, and have been known to create unique songs so their mate will Read More...
Got junk? Here are 25 brilliant ways to repurpose your old stuff
They say all good things come to an end, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to everyday items such as light bulbs and bottle caps. But instead of throwing your worn-out items away, you can give them a second life with a few basic tools and a little imagination. In fact, just about any Read More...
Homeless kids helped design a new school built specifically to help them excel
After listening to homeless children speak about the ideal elements they would want in a school, a non-profit in Oklahoma City has built a school specifically for those kids. The idea of the school is to help homeless kids get back up to speed so they can enter the public school system while dually Read More...
Chinese protesters come up with an innovative idea to protest against homophobia
In an act of protest against homophobia and homosexual “conversion therapies” in China, three men have come up with an innovative idea to raise awareness about the issue among the Chinese people. The protesters have sent bright red trucks with slogans denouncing the “treatment” clinics that Read More...
The online company shaking up the future of higher education
Coursera, one of the biggest educational online platforms, is on the verge of offering full-degree courses to its users at a cost much lower than that of physical universities. The company’s CEO foresees the virtual learning environment to become the most effective way for working people to Read More...
Brazil’s Natural History Museum reopens its doors in a digitalized version
You can now rediscover the collection of Brazil’s oldest natural history museum before it was ravaged by fire in September. Google’s Arts and Culture team has developed a digital version of the museum’s interior which allows you to take a virtual tour and admire the exhibits. Though a digital Read More...
The art world is slowly beginning to embrace the Blockchain technology
Sectors such as healthcare, finance, and humanitarian aid, have welcomed Blockchain technology to improve their performance overall, and now the digital ledger is making its way through the art world too. Artists, collectors, art investors, and auction houses are beginning to see the technology as Read More...
How 'Buddy Benches' are making playtime less lonely
The school playground can be a lonely place for a child if they haven't got anyone to play with. But a special type of bench is helping pupils make friends and get people talking about bigger issues Read More...