The market for alcohol alternatives has reached a fever pitch, but do we risk abandoning something fundamental to humanity by dropping booze?

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Unexpected collaborations between brands have been a global hit, with fun LTOs and social-optimized imagery. In China, 2023 was a watershed year for unique team-ups and the trend shows no sign of slowing.

Nike’s digital studio has put out its first sneaker you can actually wear

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The surprising way Zers and Millennials are fighting isolation and reconnecting IRL

Chef José Andrés has introduced a cell-based meat dish at China Chilcano, his restaurant in Washington DC.

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Only 15% of fast food visits in 2022 were dine-in; booths and tables are increasingly looking like an endangered species.

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It’s increasingly difficult to simply log out of many popular apps and services – a design choice that represents a sea change in our relationship with our digital accounts.

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Microsoft has demonstrated an AI’s ability to play Minecraft, portending a sea change in how games are created and played.

A growing number of Millennial influencers are celebrating the child-free lifestyle, representing a seismic shift in cultural norms.

The tide appears to be shifting, as – for the first time in 50 years – wealthy Americans opt for more free time over more income.

Participation in dry January is on the decline – and it may mark a sea change in the alcohol-free movement.

In the United States, food waste is responsible for twice as many greenhouse gas emissions as commercial aviation – making it a key challenge in fighting climate change.

Bucking tradition, many in the post-00’s generation are eschewing the corporate ladder and seeking to carve out their own destiny, Sixth Tone reports.

Gizmodo samples a tech platform designed to answer the question, “If don’t have to drive your car in the future, what do you do?”

Vox explores the challenges facing US colleges – and in particular, small, private schools – as a declining birthrate accelerates the drop in enrollment.