How a ‘Netflix’ funding model could save us from a super bug

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Pharma companies are going bust bringing new antibiotics to market. A subscription funding service could change that

How Paris handed budgeting to its citizens

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The French city’s experiment with participatory budgeting gave €500 million to its residents, and asked them how it should be spent. The move has sparked praise, criticism, and a surge in colourful streetlamps.

Edible urban forests take root

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Food forests are transforming unused urban spaces into vibrant sources of fresh produce while combating food deserts and boosting biodiversity