The Feed March 30th

Merge 104.8  |  30 March 2026

A group of scientists in Japan has managed to regenerate functional hair follicles and has identified a “third cell” that allows hair to grow back from the root. It has not yet become an available cure for baldness, but it marks an important step. For the first time, they have succeeded in getting those follicles to mature and produce hair with a more complete structure. The plan is to test whether this technique also works in human cells.

France has become the first country to legally require supermarkets to donate unsold food rather than throw it away. The new law was introduced to combat both food waste and hunger simultaneously. Perfectly edible food that would have been discarded is now redirected to charities and people in need.

TikTok is set to start introducing original content, with plans to develop its own TV-style shows focusing on short-form drama series. Designed for vertical viewing, the episodes will run 1–5 minutes and are packed with high-stakes storylines centered on romance, revenge, and betrayal.