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NASA says astronauts will be living on moon by 2030
Think inhabiting the moon is stuff of science fiction fantasy? One NASA official reckons it will be a reality by the end of this decade, with the latest Artemis 1 mission the βfirst step.β Astronauts could be living and working on the moon by 2030, one NASA official says. Head of US agency Orion lunar programme, Howard Hu, reckons that humans will be able to live in specially made habitats and...
New study finds drug testing sites make festivals safer
A survey analysed 250,000 festival attendees, examining the impacts of drug-checking provisions. It found that drug use did not go up, but instead festivals were safer overall. A new study by The Loop and Liverpool University suggests that drug testing facilities at festivals ensure a safer environment, with no particular uptake in use. Research published in Drugs, Habits and Social Policy looked at provisions available at festivals from 2016...
Exclusive β COP 27βs Decarbonisation Day with Michael Backlund
We spoke to Climate Science president and climate and peace activist Michael Backlund about COP27, decarbonisation, and how young people can get involved in fighting against the climate emergency. Friday of COP27βs first week was officially βDecarbonisation Dayβ, where leaders and attendees will discuss various technologies and campaigns to lower the carbon levels in our atmosphere, as well as examine our transition into a low carbon economy. To get a...
Exclusive β COP27βs Science Day with Ann Makosinski
We spoke to inventor and public speaker Ann Makosinski about science, climate change, and how COP27 can help young people to get their voices heard. Weβre back with another exclusive chat with Ann Makosinski, the inventory and public speaker from Canada. In 2013 she won the Google Science Fair with a novel flashlight that uses Peltier tiles to transform human thermal energy into light. She also created the eDrink, a...
What issues will world leaders be focusing on at COP27?
COP27 is kicking off in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, and will be continuing for the next two weeks. What will the summit address since COP26, and what should world leaders focus on? We spoke to Youthtopiaβs Melati Wijsen to find out. Weβre back. Itβs another year of COP, this time in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. World leaders will need to discuss pledges, goals, IPCC reports, the ever-growing natural disasters occurring...
Stormzy and Adidas launch #Merky FC to improve football diversity
UK artist Stormzy has announced a new collaboration with Adidas. #Merky FC will be a programme βcommitted to enhancing and protecting diverse representation in the football industryβ. Stormzy has just launched a new programme called #Merky FC to boost and protect diversity within the footballing industry, both on and off the pitch. #Merky FC was created in partnership with Adidas and will bring in ten other organisations to widen the...
74% of younger people want to switch jobs to build skills
A new study by Amazon has found that nearly three-quarters of Millennial and Gen Z employees are anticipating quitting their current job in order to build their individual skills elsewhere. Frustrated with your workplace? Wishing you could develop new skills to help in your career? Turns out youβre not alone. A new study released by Amazon has found that 74% of Millennial and Gen Z employees are βlikely to...
How are brands marketing themselves to Gen Z in 2022?
TikTok, meme Tweets, and online raffles are all being used to appeal to a new generation of digitally native consumers. Hereβs a quick rundown of how brands are marketing themselves in 2022. Wondering how to get your business off the ground with Gen Z in 2022? With an energy crisis on the way, international conflict, climate change, political turmoil, and a whole lot more, it can be hard to win...
Study finds Gen Z most apathetic about cybersecurity at work
A new research piece by services firm EY found that while young employees fully understand privacy breaches and potential threats, they largely arenβt fussed. Will businesses need to evolve their practices to cater to changing behaviours? Weβre all used to cybersecurity measures by now. You canβt browse the internet for more than a few minutes without being asked about cookies, data collection, privacy settings, and a whole bunch more. Couple...
What should the aviation industry do to appeal to Gen Z?
Generation Z are quickly becoming a major focus in the consumer market. What should aviation companies do to keep up with the demands of an eco-conscious demographic? Thinking of travelling abroad this winter for a much-needed ski season? Planning a holiday in the sun for 2023? Perhaps youβve already taken to the skies and jetted the globe this year. Whichever camp you fall in, aviation is on the rise. After...
