How can lollipops, ‘wizards’ and dog shows help bring communities together and fight criminal or disruptive behaviour? Canvas8 spoke with Stevyn Colgan, author ofWhy Did the Policeman Cross the Road?and Nudgestock speaker, to find out how you can nudge people to solve a problem.

Whether it's Uber or the UK government, organisational use of behavioural 'nudging' is on the rise. But research shows some cultures aren’t as keen as others on having their behaviour changed in subtle ways, with factors like political views and socioeconomic status shaping preferences.

Virgin Atlantic has found a fuel saving intervention that is so cost-effective it “outperforms every other reported carbon abatement technology.” Could behavioural economics be the key to a greener planet? And will other big polluters, like the shipping industry, take note?

With all the distractions of the internet at our fingertips, it can be hard to concentrate on the task at hand – whether that’s a looming work deadline or mountain of laundry. Productivity app Habitica aims to provide some much-needed motivation by turning everyday life into a role-playing game.