The Vatican now has its own version of Pokemon Go, which encourages people to collect biblical figures instead of Pokemon and engage in pious actions through the game. Similar AR apps and various other gamification tactics can be employed to teach, change and reinforce behaviour.

For many people, climate change can feel like an issue too vast to take action on. But role playing games – such as the World Climate Simulation – can help people get their heads around it, motivating them to take action by helping them see where they can make meaningful change.

Amid growing health concerns, many Australians are cutting back on sugar, with 24% of them following a diet that restricts their intake. How are they satisfying their craving for a sweet sensation without resorting to artificial alternatives like aspartame that are often regarded with suspicion?

Whether they’re vegan, gluten-free or lactose intolerant, 29% of Britons say they follow some kind of dietary restriction – which can make eating out problematic. Canvas8 spoke with 20 men and women from across the UK to find out how their food and drink requirements influence their dining habits.