Society

Ancient technology that was centuries ahead of its time

These forward-thinking inventions are often called “ahead of their time.” They are reflections of the ingenuity of their civilizations.

Tim Brinkhof

Building Community

More Americans than ever have no friends. Here are 5 steps to make more friends.

The last decade has seen a steep drop in adult friendships and a worrying increase in loneliness. Is this the cost of our modern life?

Elizabeth Gilbert

Psychology

The secrets of cooperation

Most people care what others think of them. In many situations, that can be leveraged for the common good — cooperation.

Bob Holmes | Knowable Magazine

Transportation

Paris plans to be completely cyclable by 2026

France is investing a total of 250 million euros ($290 million) to make the city of Paris entirely bikeable.

Paige Bennett

36 million Americans have college credits but no degree. Let’s fix that.

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In partnership with Lumina

"Everyone has their own path." Adults are finishing long-abandoned degrees thanks to this unique nonprofit.

Activism

Volunteers cold call Russians to tell them the truth about Ukraine

Volunteers are using phone calls, spam emails, and more to counter Russian propaganda and tell Russians the truth about the Ukraine war.

Kristin Houser

Hacking

Anonymous hacks Russian TV, plays Ukraine war footage

Hacker collective Anonymous infiltrated Russia’s state-run media channels to broadcast Ukraine war footage.

Kristin Houser

Activism

People are booking Airbnbs in Ukraine they’re never going to use

People are booking Airbnbs in Ukraine as a way to get money directly to hosts living in the nation, which is under attack by Russia.

Kristin Houser

Blockchain

DAO raises millions of dollars in crypto to support Ukraine

A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) has raised $7 million in crypto for Ukraine, demonstrating a new model for charity and more.

Kristin Houser

Guy Fawkes mask is the symbol of the Anonymous Hackers collective

Hacking

The hacker group Anonymous has waged a cyber war against Russia

Alongside Anonymous, large numbers of Ukrainian cyber professionals have volunteered to assist with Ukraine’s cyber defense.

Paul Haskell-Dowland and Jennifer Medbury

Homelessness

Open-source DIY heater helps unsheltered stay warm in winter

A DIY heater that is safe to use in tents and costs just $7 to make is helping unsheltered people across the U.S. stay warm this winter.

Kristin Houser

Food

Autonomous Ford delivers produce, milk to food insecure seniors

An autonomous shuttle developed by Ford delivers fresh produce and milk to food insecure seniors in Detroit as part of a new pilot program.

Kristin Houser

Fixing Justice

The nation’s most diverse unite for change

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In partnership with Skoll Foundation

“This injustice and discrimination was codified by law… If we know how embedded this is, the solutions we've pushed for have to be bigger and bolder than before.”

Freethink Team

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