Issue 116 / January – M a r c h 2 0 2 4

Regulars

54 Portrait of Britain

Meet the everyday heroes immortalised in the latest round of the photography competition

66 The mother-of-three teaching young people to navigate the news

Going beyond the headlines at the

News Literacy Lab

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08 In sight

With f ying colours: the powerful potential of a balletic swarm of tiny insects

10 News in brief

Top up your sense of possibility with 19 pages of global constructive stories

29 Positive picture

A timely boost for talented, eco-minded design graduates

65 Sparks

Five ways to stay sane in the climate crisis, by managing eco-anxiety

30 Good f gures

From whales to rail unveils, our dedicated double-page spread of digits to delight

74 For the love of

By the book: how a library card can unlock a world of possibility and magic

76 Silver linings

We track how sports stars are speaking out about climate action

80 Life after

How one woman survived sexual abuse, and now helps thousands of others

78 Life lessons

Anna Whitehouse, AKA Mother Pukka, on what life so far has taught her

82 Our community

New year, new view: your tips on the habits that have most improved your lives

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