Banksy's film tells how French immigrant Thierry Guetta, who spent years filming street artists, became the artist “Mr. Brainwash” himself and sold almost a million dollars' worth of work in a week, offering a sharp commentary on the hype surrounding art.
Three schools in rural and remote Canadian communities are using hydroponics to provide students with fresh vegetables. The projects connect school meals with hands-on learning in areas where access to fresh food is difficult.
In Nigeria's Ogoniland, women are restoring mangrove forests destroyed by decades of oil pollution. The initiative connects the recovery of wetlands with the return of sources of food and income and communities' participation in decisions about their land.
A review of more than 70 studies identified common features in successful examples of nature conservation: using local knowledge, involving communities in decisions and adapting to conditions in each area. From coral reefs to chimpanzees, the findings offer examples that other conservation efforts can learn from.
School and university students in the US are redistributing unused medical supplies at risk of being thrown away, sending them to clinics facing shortages at home and abroad. The volunteer initiatives connect access to healthcare with reducing waste.
Aarhus, Denmark, has switched on six heat pumps that draw up to 1.2 million liters of seawater an hour, supplying district heating to about 1,900 households and gradually replacing the burning of wood pellets.
Research led by Curtin University has developed an approach that combines traditional Aboriginal storytelling with the use of different languages, gestures and play. The researchers found that preschool children participated more actively and confidently in learning Noongar.
California is simplifying the eligibility requirements for undergraduate students to join CalFresh, which provides recipients with up to $306 a month for food. The state estimates that the change will allow more than 200,000 additional students to receive assistance that is already available.
California and France signed a letter of intent to cooperate on clean energy, protection from wildfires and heat waves, and nature conservation. The initiative provides for sharing expertise and connecting public agencies, researchers and businesses, with an action plan as the next step.
A collective kitchen will take place on Sunday 11 October 2026, from 15:30 to 16:30, at the Xanadu Open Social Space in Xanthi. Admission is free, with optional contributions.
A rebetiko celebration will take place on Sunday, 11 October 2026, from 18:00 to 19:00 at Thessaloniki Labour Centre Park, at the junction of Aristotelous and Olympou streets. Admission is free, with optional contributions.
Sculpture Exhibition 2026 presents 91 works by 85 sculptors in the garden of the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens, from 9 October to 8 November. Admission is free, and the opening takes place on Friday 9 October at 18:00.
A shared meal will take place on Monday, 12 October 2026, at 15:30 at the Ano-Kato Patission Self-managed Social Space, with collective cooking and free food distribution. Participation is free, with optional donations.
A collective kitchen will take place at the Self-managed Social Space of Ioannina (AKOICHI) on Sunday 11 October 2026, from 18:00 to 19:00. Admission is free, with optional contributions.
An acoustic rebetiko concert will take place on Sunday, 11 October 2026, at 20:30 at the “9 May” Social Centre in Thessaloniki's Ano Poli. Free admission and optional donations.
An exhibition dedicated to the life, work and intellectual legacy of the poet Manolis Anagnostakis, in the foyer of Thessaloniki City Hall until October 15, 2026, with free admission.
The “5th Commandment” art exhibition by AUTH’s 5th Painting Studio runs at the Vafopouleio Cultural Center in Thessaloniki from October 9 to 30, 2026; the opening takes place on October 9 at 19:00. Admission is free.
The Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation is organising activities for adults and school groups to mark European Conservation Days 2026. Admission is free, but booking is required.
“The 47” will be screened on Monday 12 October 2026 at 20:00 at Dimosio Sima in Kerameikos. Admission is free, and the screening will be followed by a shared meal.
Sami Blood (2016) will be screened on the rooftop of Radikal Club in Patras on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at 20:30. Entry is free.
The book “Metapolitefsi” will be presented on Thursday 15 October 2026, from 19:00 to 20:00, at Argyri Market in Patras. Admission is free or by voluntary contribution.
An analysis of the Growing Up in Scotland study found no consistent relationship between screen time and emotional or behavioral difficulties in children aged 5 and 10 after accounting for family factors. At 15, teenagers who played video games for five or more hours a day were more likely to have elevated difficulties, while those who used social media for at least an hour were less likely.
The open platform DyME combines the creation of protein variants, molecular dynamics simulations and comparative analysis in a single workflow. Its creators evaluated its usefulness against experimental data, aiming to make it easier to study molecular interactions systematically.
A study of 304 adults links symptoms of depression and anxiety to both the duration and the nature of social media use. The findings suggest that interventions limited to reducing screen time may be insufficient, but do not establish a cause-and-effect relationship.
A new microscopy technique reveals that the viscosity of marine snow affects how quickly it breaks down and how deep it sinks, with stickier particles carrying up to six times more carbon to the seabed.
Ward describes how memories of loved ones, teachers and mentors can form an inner community of support. He suggests a meditation practice that focuses attention on what helps us cultivate compassion, wisdom and a life without causing harm.
Memory reconstructs the past from fragments of information, shaping both our accounts of events and our view of ourselves. The Rashomon effect describes how people who experienced the same event can give very different accounts.
An essay in The Marginalian, taking Jeff Foster's poetry as its starting point, explores ambivalence as a space where possibilities and decisions can mature. Accepting uncertainty is presented as an attitude of courage and greater openness to life.
An experiment with chimpanzees in Uganda showed that close social bonds reduce food theft and influence both animals' reactions. The researchers believe the findings shed light on the evolutionary roots of friendship and mutual social expectations.
Jean-Michel Basquiat went from Manhattan graffiti to international recognition, combining painting, words and criticism of racism and power. His short life and his work shed light on art’s relationship with identity, exclusion and the market.
Jackson Pollock developed a form of painting in which the movement of his whole body left traces on the canvas. His career was bound up with Lee Krasner’s crucial contribution, alcoholism, and disputes over the value, influences and authenticity of his work.
Canadian philosopher Marshall McLuhan studied how communication media change perception and social organisation. The concepts of “the medium is the message” and the “global village” gained new resonance with the Internet, while his theories remain subject to criticism.
Nikos Tsiforos brought together journalism, literature, theatre and cinema, writing more than 40 plays and over 60 screenplays. His stories often focused on people on the margins of Athens society, while his writing also included satirical accounts of history and mythology.
Citizens’ assemblies are gaining ground in Europe, with Belgium leading the way by making them part of its institutions. But observing an assembly in Brussels reveals both the promise and the limits of this democratic experiment.
In a conversation in Resurgence & Ecologist, Kate Raworth and Jeremy Lent explain why the transition to an ecological civilization requires connecting ideas—from doughnut economics and the commons to citizens’ assemblies and redesigning finance—and insist that alternatives must already be working, rather than simply existing on paper.
The announcement presents an event and an upcoming six-month pre-pilot programme that will examine whether the Bitcoin ecosystem is ready to support a community basic income scheme, with the long-term goal of an 18-month pilot.
Direct cash transfer organisation GiveDirectly has announced investments to enable it to absorb $5 billion a year by 2028, preparing for a potential flow of wealth from artificial intelligence companies.
Thousands of Chicago hotel workers are on strike after negotiations for new collective bargaining agreements reached an impasse, ahead of the city's marathon. The union links the strikes to workers' struggles to meet basic needs, contrasting them with the billions hotel companies have returned to shareholders.
The union representing about 420 workers at two Sibanye-Stillwater facilities approved a three-year contract, ending the strike. The dispute over health benefits and pay incentives unfolded as low palladium prices put pressure on the company's Montana operations.
The Federation of Farmers' and Livestock Breeders' Associations of Messinia scheduled a protest outside the Kalamata tax office for October 7. The associations are calling for outstanding aid payments and measures to address production costs, arguing that prices for key products do not provide a sustainable income.
A federal judge rejected growers’ request challenging the 2019 law that first gave farmworkers the right to unionize, while a new report describes food workers as among the most exploited.
James Joyce's experimental novel, published in 1939, upends language and plot to convey nighttime consciousness, and remains one of literature's most difficult—and influential—works.
In 1979, Brian Eno released the first record explicitly labelled “ambient”: music made to calm, create space for thought and be “as ignorable as it is interesting”. Initially met with negative reviews, it came to be seen as a landmark that defined the genre.
Radiohead’s third album, released in 1997, moved away from the sound of “The Bends” to depict a dystopian world of consumerism, alienation and technological anxiety. It became a major commercial and critical success and is considered a landmark of the 1990s.
Pink Floyd’s eighth album, released in 1973, explores the pressures of modern life, greed, time and mental illness, and became one of the best-selling albums of all time.
A plan for a 200-room resort on a pristine beach pits investors against residents and environmentalists calling for smaller, community-based development to protect turtle nests and the coral reef.
The Planetary Health Check 2026 report, compiled by 60 scientists, finds growing pressure on the systems that support life on Earth. Its authors warn of a greater risk of irreversible damage but stress that there is still time to change course.
A team led by women is preparing to release 13 Darwin’s rheas in Chile’s Patagonia National Park. The effort is part of restoring a steppe where livestock farming and fences had driven the birds close to local extinction.
The autumn departure of house martins from Derbyshire highlights how much remains unknown about their journey to Africa. Their declining population and the discovery of microplastics in their feathers add to concerns about these migratory birds.
Author Charles Eisenstein argues that addressing the climate crisis needs to include protecting ecosystems as well as reducing emissions. Using the metaphor of Earth as a living organism, he connects ecological care with changes in the economy, culture and human perception.
In a solo episode of The Great Simplification, Nate Hagens examines the effects of artificial intelligence on energy, work, learning and social trust. He connects current pressures and research findings with broader concerns, while also outlining hypothetical scenarios for the future concentration of power and human control.
Robert Sapolsky explains how emergence, fractals and networks help explain everything from the brain to cities and Wikipedia.
Neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky explains why the classical reductionist approach fails to explain complex biological systems and presents the basic ideas of chaos theory and fractals.
A coalition of 58 businesses is calling for a binding agreement on sustainable fishing in the North Atlantic, warning that higher scientifically recommended catches do not eliminate the risk to stocks. Some retailers have already withdrawn mackerel or switched to another species.
Heavy rainfall attributed to a strong El Niño caused the Mapocho River to overflow and flooding near Santiago, with aerial rescues and one person found dead in an underpass.
Months without rain have emptied reservoirs and wells in Sri Lanka, destroying rice crops and putting wildlife at risk, while experts believe the situation is likely linked to El Niño and climate change.
Andrew Callaghan travels to Iran after the Iranian authorities invite Vice, which backed his trip, and finds that his access is tightly controlled by the regime. He documents government interviews, AI propaganda and civilian casualties.
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