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.

A flashy ad or in-store promo may convince people to buy a new detergent or snack, but brands often struggle to turn these trials into repeat purchases. Canvas8 spoke to Wendy Wood, a professor at the University of Southern California, to find out how old habits stop new products from taking off.

Research from Sport England has found that the majority of mums feel guilty about spending time exercising, often thinking that they should be with their families. The desire to be a perfect parent is not just harming their mental health, but is seemingly impacting their physical wellbeing.

With environmental protection at the forefront of public discussion, even the gaming industry is getting involved to appeal to an increasingly discerning consumer base. Now Sony has joined the UN’s Playing for Planet alliance and is releasing a PlayStation 5 that uses less energy.