Latest Stories from Jessica
What’s with social media’s growing anti-sunscreen movement?
With sunnier days starting to roll in, experts are warning against the worrying and unwarranted vilification of sunscreen taking place in digital spaces. Hallelujah, summer is finally on the horizon. As we look forward to long walks in the sun, days spent stretched out in the park, and afternoons by the sea, there’s one thing we should all be considering: purchasing some decent sunscreen. Diligent use of SPF to protect our skin...
Could record-breaking global temperatures finally be dropping?
Predictions from the EU Copernicus Climate Change Service suggest our year of prolonged planetary heat is coming to an end. Still, this news doesn’t indicate that climate change is easing up. As we emerge from what felt like an especially long winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it might be easy to forget that the last year has been one of the warmest humanity has ever recorded. Official figures indicate that April...
Boeing’s scandals prove why industry monopolies are problematic
Despite a slew of controversies, dangerous in-flight incidents, and two deadly plane crashes caused by faulty software, Boeing’s chokehold on the aviation industry is unlikely be relinquished. In January of this year, a Boeing plane door blew off during flight and landed in a high school teachers’ garden in Oregon, USA. Although no one on board (or the ground) was hurt, the incident terrified passengers and concerned frequent flyers, ultimately calling...
Digital portal between Dublin and NYC shuts down after just one week
This is why we can’t have nice things. What happens when a digital ‘portal’ is placed on the streets of Dublin and New York City with the aim of encouraging residents to connect and interact with each other through a live video stream? If you answered something along the lines of ‘a strengthened sense of humanity’s bond,’ bless your soul. The correct answer is debauchery, of course. Despite the good intentions of...
Arsenal women to play home games at Emirates Stadium next season
The decision is reflective of rapidly growing interest in professional women’s football across Europe. As fan interest in women’s football continues to reach new heights, Arsenal FC has announced that its men’s team will share the Emirates Stadium with the women’s team for home games in the 2024-2025 season. This signals a huge step forward for women’s football, which until recent years, has not been taken as seriously as men’s sport....
Thousands of free trees given to Belgian citizens in new initiative
The local council in Belgium’s capital city is handing out 2,000 trees to residents with a garden or unpaved space available to plant them in. Aiming to create a greener urban landscape in Belgium’s capital city, Antwerp’s local council is embarking on a project that invites citizens to get involved in re-greening their surroundings. Through an initiative named ‘Neighbourhood in Bloom’ (Buurt in Bloei), Antwerp will see its residents gifted 2,000...
Decade-long study shows conservation efforts are succeeding
A study published in the journal Science has revealed numerous success stories from conservation groups around the world. With so many negative news stories regarding the state of our planet swirling around, it’s easy to believe that decades of reckless human activity are causing the survival of our natural world to hang by a thread. While our planet is indeed under immense pressure, the lack of airtime afforded to the individuals...
World’s first beauty contest launched for AI influencers
In an attempt to further blend emerging AI trends with reality, a new beauty pageant has been announced for AI influencers. Despite the event creators’ excitement, critics have warned we should approach with caution. Thought the world of AI influencers couldn’t get any weirder? Hmm.. think again. Fanvue, a platform that helps digital creators boost engagement using AI messaging, voice notes, and analytics, has just announced the world’s first...
Explaining the ongoing protests at US universities
Students across the United States are calling for their universities to divest in firms that benefit from Israel’s occupation and war on Gaza. The movement has sparked questions about student safety and free speech during an especially politically charged time. Protests against the war in Gaza erupted on Columbia University's New York campus last week, with similar demonstrations taking place at other institutions across the United States. Students are urging their...
Exploring the irony of the Met Gala’s ‘Garden of Time’ theme
Drawing inspiration from a dystopian novel, this year’s Met Gala theme is either purposefully or unintentionally a huge nod to the state of our planet and society in the 21st century. On the first Monday of May, the annual Met Gala event – also known as the ‘Fashion Oscars’ – will return to New York City. This year’s theme is based on a book named The Garden of Time and is...
