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Why are violent riots erupting across the UK?
Following the murder of three young girls in the town of Southport, riots have broken out in various cities and towns in the UK. Though initially framed as outrage against senseless violence, these demonstrations only seem to be inciting more of it, marked by numerous racist attacks, vandalism, and destruction. In a disturbing sequence of events, the past week has seen the United Kingdom engulfed in violent riots across a...
Immunosuppressant drug show promise of prolonging women’s fertility
Rapamycin, a drug commonly used to prevent organ transplant rejection, appears to lessen the number of egg follicles released during women’s menstrual cycles with no adverse side effects. Scientists say this could extend female fertility by up to five years. Though couples are waiting longer on average to have children, reasons for doing so are often varied. Some are worried about the cost of having kids, while others want to travel...
The ‘Internet of Animals’ is about to change our understanding of nature
A globally accessible database that documents the lives of animals and geographical structures could go live as early as next year. The collection of real-time data will inform experts on species’ behavioural changes and environmental shifts. Biologists, ecologists, and conservationists alike are concerned with the health of our planet and all life within it. So why doesn’t a comprehensive, living database exist to assist their work? One might argue that previously...
Lululemon’s ‘Be Planet’ campaign could land it in an EU lawsuit
The Canadian advocacy group Stand.earth has filed a legal complaint about Lululemon’s ‘Be Planet’ campaign, stating it grossly contradicts the company’s true environmental impact. Many major companies have been accused of greenwashing in recent years, but Lululemon might’ve made a big mistake by running its 'Be Planet' marketing campaign just before Olympic athletes wore its clothing on world’s stage. Stand.earth, a Canadian environmental advocacy group, has filed a legal complaint...
out with the new + in with the old
are we all ready to return back to basics? Hello from a hot and sunny London! ☀️ Hope you’re all staying hydrated and sunscreen’d up. Is it the sudden surplus of vitamin D boosting our moods or is there actually a lot worth celebrating lately? Either way, I’m happy to announce that this edition of our newsletter is chock full of good news and other inspiring stories. Let’s lock in, shall we? 📈 Trends...
Cattle farmer fined $50 million for damaging Amazon rainforest
A Brazilian rancher has been ordered to pay a whopping $50 million fine after destroying a large swathe of the Amazon rainforest to make space for cattle farming. He’s also been ordered to restore the area, which will be no small feat. Last week, a Brazilian federal court froze the assets of cattle farmer Dirceu Kruger to pay for the damage he caused to the Amazon Rainforest and the global...
This company offers discount vouchers in exchange for clothing donations
Trashie, a US-based start-up, is aiming to reduce the amount of clothing that ends up in landfill each year. Through its initiative, those who donate their unwanted garments to the company will receive $30 back in the form of discounts and vouchers. Would you be more inclined to donate unwanted clothing if you received something in exchange? With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to rage on globally, I’d argue most people...
Chinese company offers to create AI avatars of deceased loved ones
A Nanjing-based company named Silicon Intelligence is using Artificial Intelligence to create virtual chatbots of people’s deceased friends and family. Every day, we get one step closer to living inside an episode of Black Mirror. Heck, a quick look around may suggest we’re already there. The plot just thickens by the hour. The second season of Netflix's wildly popular dystopian series kicks off with the story of woman continuing her relationship...
Could Biden’s exit from the presidential race upend international politics?
Joe Biden has pulled out of running for presidential re-election, with Kamala Harris expected to take his place. How might his sudden exit impact global politics, including the US’ stance on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as its relationship with China? In a moment that it seemed like everyone had been anticipating, Joe Biden announced that he will no longer be running for president in the 2025...
Noplace is the latest social media app attracting Gen Z
Noplace is offering Gen Z a fresh social media experience that prioritises authentic connections and community over algorithms and ads, blending nostalgic MySpace vibes with Twitter's immediacy. In an era where algorithms dictate what we see, and ads interrupt our scrolling, a new social media app is rising to prominence by returning to the basics. Meet Noplace — a text-based feed blending the nostalgic vibes of MySpace with the brevity...
