Drug dealers are exploiting social media platforms and apps like Instagram, Tinder, Kik, and Depop to sell drugs to young people. They use hashtagging on Instagram and profile swiping on Tinder to connect with potential customers, who can then purchase drugs online using encrypted or traceable payment methods. Despite the risks involved, the internet is popular among teens without drug connections. Some young people in the LGBTQ community also purchase hormones online for gender transitioning. Social media platforms and law enforcement rely on user reporting to combat this issue, but the challenge remains significant. The National Police Chiefs’ Council acknowledges the need to adapt to the digital drug trade, and the UK government is working with internet providers to address the unlawful sale of drugs online.

An individual attempts to live off-grid in London for a week, exploring sustainable living by forgoing modern conveniences such as electricity and gas. The experience includes using a hobo stove and storm kettle for cooking, urban foraging, fermenting foods, and learning from experts like Cath Prisk and Jonathan Rouse. The experiment highlights the feasibility of low-impact living, the importance of community, and the potential for self-sufficiency in an urban environment.

Scientists at the University of Massachusetts, led by Al Crosby and Duncan Irschick, have developed Geckskin, a reusable adhesive inspired by gecko feet, capable of holding up to 700lbs and made from everyday materials. Funded by Darpa and the National Science Foundation, Geckskin's design allows for stable attachment and easy detachment, with potential applications in various industries. The team emphasizes the use of renewable resources and the reduction of waste, with commercialization still in progress.

Bangalore, India, known as the Silicon Valley of India, generates 20,000 tonnes of e-waste annually, with a growth rate of 20% per year. Despite the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board's efforts to establish a formal recycling system, up to 90% of e-waste is processed informally, often unsafely and with environmental damage. Hal Watts has created a bicycle-powered machine for copper extraction, and startups like Karma Recycling are addressing the issue by buying, refurbishing, and reselling electronic components. Legislation exists for e-waste disposal, but enforcement is weak, and less than 5% of India's e-waste is recycled. The report by Assocham highlights the need for improved legislation and design practices to facilitate recycling and reduce e-waste.