The Repair Movement Fixes More Than Broken Objects
For decades, consumer electronics and household goods have been designed around a single assumption: when something breaks, it will be replaced. That logic has shaped manufacturing and retail while steadily eroding everyday repair skills. A growing movement is now pushing back by reintroducing repair as a shared civic practice. Volunteer-run repair cafés and fix-it clinics …
LA’s Future Wildlife Crossing to Serve as Meet-Cute Spot for Mountain Lions
Los Angeles area wildlife will soon enjoy a major transit upgrade, as work ramps up on what is being hailed as the “world’s largest wildlife crossing.” The architectural marvel is rising over the busy 101 Freeway—a portion of which will be closed between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. over the next few weeks, giving construction …