Sustainability in the News (November 10 – 30, 2025)
Here’s a fresh edition of our Sustainability in the News roundup, covering last week’s most important stories in science, climate policy, and...
Figen Sekin
I specialize in sustainability education, curriculum co-creation, and early-stage project strategy. At WINSS, I craft articles on sustainability, transformative AI, and related topics. When I'm not writing, you'll find me chasing the perfect sushi roll, exploring cities around the globe, or unwinding with my dog Puffy — the world’s most loyal sidekick.
Humanoid Robots in Classrooms – Pros and Cons
Picture yourself this. A Year 6 class walks in, and next to the whiteboard stands a small humanoid robot. It...
Humanoid Robots 2025–2026: Separating Proven Capabilities from the Hype
Humanoid robots have moved from lab novelty to front-row tech story in 2025. Nvidia for instance lined them up on...
What Is The NOVA Food Classification? Understanding Processed Foods and Why It Matters for Your Diet & Purchases
The NOVA food classification doesn’t rate foods by calories or nutrients. Instead, it gauges how much a food has been...
Vegan Burger Health Risks: Why Ultra‑Processed Plant‑Based Meats May Not Be Better
Swapping meat for vegan alternatives sounds healthy - that is until you read the label. Many plant-based burgers, nuggets, and...
Sweden’s So-Called ‘Edible Road Salt’ is a Hoax – Here’s the Real Story Behind Winter De-Icing – Factcheck
A viral post claims Sweden now spreads edible road salt made from beet extract and corn starch so birds can...
24 Sustainability Trends to Watch in 2025 and 2026
Sustainability has become a critical business imperative. From regulatory pressures to shifting consumer demands, sustainability professionals are navigating a complex...
Sustainability in the News (October 26 – November 9, 2025)
Here’s a fresh edition of our Sustainability in the News roundup, covering last week’s most important stories in science, climate policy, and...
Google launches ‘Learn Your Way’ to Create AI-Augmented Textbooks for Personalized learning
Using Ai to improve education, we have written a lot about it already. But maybe Google might have nailed one...
Tesla’s Master Plan Part IV: Don’t Say ‘Sustainable Energy’, but say ‘Sustainable Abundance’
Tesla has a new master plan out, Master Plan Part IV, which moves from sustainable energy to sustainable abundance. The...
China Publishes Biotech 2026–2030 Plan while Global Biologics Hit 57% by 2030
China has published a new five-year proposal on what it considers to be progress in the biotech world. It's quite...
Only use AI when there is a proven educational benefit – 15 Best Practices
AI in the classroom. It's nothing peculiar anno 2025 because it slipped in through homework helpers, transcription tools, adaptive platforms,...
What Can We Expect from VET in 2030–2035?
Out now is the conference volume “Shaping VET for Tomorrow” produced by the National VET Team and published by Tempus...
How Decarbonisation of Shipping Is Happening, Fuel by Fuel – The Race to Cut Emissions by Sea
Ships move ~80–90% of world trade and contribute close to 3% of global greenhouse-gas emissions. After years of drift, the...
The Smart Vehicle Owner’s Guide: Making Savvy Choices for Work and Life
Getting your vehicle situation sorted properly can feel like solving a puzzle with too many pieces. Whether you're running a...
European Schools Are Quietly Training a Generation of Entrepreneurs but They can do Better
(Photo by Austin Distel) Europe says it wants teenagers who can spot an opportunity, manage a budget, take a risk,...
Sustainability in the News (October 16 – 26, 2025)
Here’s a fresh edition of our Sustainability in the News roundup, covering last week’s most important stories in science, climate policy, and...
Half the Web Is AI-Written… Not Really
A new Graphite study sampled 65,000 English-language URLs from Common Crawl (2020–May 2025) and used Surfer’s AI detector to label...
Should AI grade students’ work? No, and here’s why
One question is central in today’s education debate: should artificial intelligence grade students’ work?The latest OECD Teaching and Learning International...
AI + Learning Differences, a blueprint for inclusive learning without boundaries
Stanford’s Accelerator for Learning convened a two-day working symposium and hackathon to answer a hard question: how do we design...
Sustainability in the News (October 07 – 16, 2025)
Here’s a fresh edition of our Sustainability in the News roundup, covering last week’s most important stories in science, climate policy, and...
Google now limits results per page, what it means for teachers
In mid-September 2025, Google stopped honoring the &num=100 URL parameter. This means that you can no longer load 100 results...
Sustainability in the News (September 30 – October 06, 2025)
Here’s a fresh edition of our Sustainability in the News roundup, covering last week’s most important stories in science, climate policy, and...
Inclusive Education Does Not Mean Lowering the Bar
Inclusive education is too often mistaken for lowering academic standards, but it actually ensures equitable opportunities for all students -...
STEM’s Unfinished Business in 2025
A few weeks ago I wrote the article STEM Education Needs Improvement in 2025. In this article I go further...
AI Drives the Nuclear Comeback – A Sustainable Comeback
(Photo by Mick Truyts on Unsplash) Governments, utilities, and big tech push nuclear back into the center of power planning....
Sustainability in the News (September 10 – 29, 2025)
Here’s a fresh edition of our Sustainability in the News roundup, covering last week’s most important stories in science, climate policy, and...
AI in Schools, a Practical Guide for 2025 and 2026
Generative AI didn’t wait for school boards, instead AI is schools and technology. Students and teachers started using it before...
Making Sustainability Affordable: Government Strategies to Support Low-Budget Households
Balancing sustainability with economic constraints is a huge challenge, especially for low-budget households. While sustainable products and practices often have...
‘Whole Harvest’, Combating Food Waste with Ivanka Trump (Planet Harvest) & Hamdi Ulukaya (Chobani) in America in 2025
(Photo by Merve Aydın on Unsplash) In a Fortune commentary, Ivanka Trump (via Planet Harvest) and Hamdi Ulukaya (CEO of...
