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Social Microbes residencies open call

**This call is now closed** We have several paid residencies available on the theme of Social Microbes, working with Dr. Elze Hesse, and with three host organisation options.

2022 Studio Review

The 2022 annual studio review is ready! Featuring virus evolution, air pollution, Aphex Twin, algorithmic pattern, CCTV of insects, river citizen science, local government policy support, a climate change decision making tool, and a live coding book.

Penelopean robotics revisited

After their adventures of 2021, it's time to revisit and rework the design of the Penelopean Woven Robots. These robots were originally created to weave braids around a maypole, with their form and construction depicting a kind of alternative future where the ancient Greeks went on to design modern technology embedded with their science of the woven cosmos.

Vaxcraft at Canada's Science Literacy Week

Our Vaxcraft installation had its first public use as part of a day of activities at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, run by Dr Ben Ashby with around 80 students from local high schools.

SmogOff development notes

We've been developing new air pollution sensors with real-time displays for on-street use, with support from researchers in health messaging and health impacts, and input from Cornwall Council.

Climate tool "highly commended" in the COP26 Climate Challenge Cup

The Climate Challenge Cup included finalists from across the US and UK and celebrated existing partnerships between research organisations, civic authorities and local communities. The Local Climate Adaptation Tool was was developed with researchers from Exeter University and Cornwall Council and showcased at COP26 in the Green Zone.

You can try it for yourself here: Local Climate Adaptation Tool