Author Admin Posted on October 30, 2024June 11, 2025Categories Europe   Leave a comment on Do we need a European DARPA to cope with technological challenges in Europe?

Do we need a European DARPA to cope with technological challenges in Europe?

The headquarters of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington, Virginia. ajay_suresh/Flickr, CC BY The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is often held as a model for driving technology advances. For decades, it has contributed to military and economic dominance by bridging the gap between military and civilian applications. European policymakers frequently reference DARPA in discussions, as outlined in the 2024 Draghi Report, but an EU equivalent has yet to materialise. To create such an agency, … Continue reading “Do we need a European DARPA to cope with technological challenges in Europe?”

Author Admin Posted on October 23, 2024June 11, 2025Categories Europe   Leave a comment on New Prada-designed spacesuit is a small step for astronaut style, but could be a giant leap for sustainable fashion

New Prada-designed spacesuit is a small step for astronaut style, but could be a giant leap for sustainable fashion

For its recent Spring/Summer 2025 show, fashion brand Diesel filled a runway with mounds of denim offcuts, making a spectacle of its efforts to reduce waste. Haunting yet poetic, the “forgotten” byproducts of fashion production were reclaimed and repurposed into something artful. But the irony isn’t lost, given fashion shows like this one demand significant resources. Diesel’s event is an example of a growing trend towards the “spectacle of sustainability”, wherein performative displays are prioritised over the deeper, structural changes … Continue reading “New Prada-designed spacesuit is a small step for astronaut style, but could be a giant leap for sustainable fashion”