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New Ben & Jerry’s campaign urges everyone to level up their activism
The ultra-popular ice cream brand has been advocating for social justice since its inception. For its first ad campaign in nearly a decade, Ben & Jerry’s is encouraging consumers to join in the fight for what’s right. Pretty much everyone loves ice cream, but ice cream that stands up for what’s right in the world? Well, that’s twice as good. The globally-loved ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s has been famous...
Why is the European Commission creating a digital twin for Earth?
A €315 million project has been launched to create a ‘digital twin’ for planet Earth. Combining Artificial Intelligence with a highly complex computer model, it aims to monitor and predict the impacts of natural phenomena and human activity on Earth. Twin… where have you been? That’s what planet Earth would be singing if it could, because it’s about to get its very first, highly accurate digital replica. Launched by The European...
Viruses frozen in Arctic ice could be slowing melting processes
The idea of ‘supersize’ viruses stored inside Arctic glaciers may sound like the beginning of an apocalyptic novel, but scientists have found that giant viruses are playing a key role in slowing the ice’s melting process caused by climate change. You’ve likely heard that viruses have been frozen inside Arctic ice for millions of years. It’s speculated that they could become a threat to the planet’s the human population as...
Newcastle United launches ‘sound shirts’ for deaf fans
As disability awareness grows, English football clubs have been working to make their grounds more inclusive. Now, Newcastle United has created ‘sound shirts’ to enhance the game day experience for its deaf fanbase. One of the best parts about attending a football match is the atmosphere inside the stadium. While watching your favourite players score goals in person can evoke real feelings of euphoria, the sound of thousands of fans cheering...
Are our beauty routines making us miserable?
While taking care of ourselves is essential for our self-esteem, the pursuit of beauty in the age of social media is starting to have the opposite effect on many. Today, the bar for being considered aesthetically beautiful has risen significantly. Past generations may have felt pressure to acquire the look of a few adored celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn, but it’s safe to say young people...
Panama evacuates coastal island due to rising sea levels
Global coastal communities have been witnessing the effects of climate change unfold right before their eyes. Now, families in Panama are packing up their lives as sea levels rise, making their home island inhabitable. Still a climate change denier? In light of recent news, it might be time to rethink that. Off the coast of Panama lies a tiny island named Gardi Sugdub, measuring 366 metres long and 137 meters wide....
Is popular music really getting worse with every new decade?
While art is highly subjective, a new study suggests that popular music has gotten simpler and more repetitive over the past few decades. One sure-fire way to tell someone is getting ‘old’ is if they utter the all-too-familiar sentence: ‘Music these days is garbage.’ While this may seem like a matter of opinion (especially when you’re the person in possession of the aux), people indeed tend to say that the music...
TikTok used to sway young voters ahead of global elections
This year, 4 billion people are eligible to cast their political vote around the world. Social media platforms – especially TikTok – are playing a huge role in the build-up to UK elections. As Britain prepares for its highly-anticipated election, TikTok has emerged as a fresh battleground for the nation’s political parties. Leaders from the Conservative and Labour parties are engaging in a back and forth of viral trends and memes,...
Is this about to be Britain’s rainiest summer for more than a century?
The Met Office has warned the UK government and nationwide transport officials to start preparing for the wettest summer in over 100 years. If you’re living in the UK right now, you’re probably wondering where the glorious sun is hiding. After an particularly miserable spring, Brits everywhere have been forced to wait for the arrival of summer to experience long-awaited afternoons spent basking in parks and beer gardens. Unfortunately, news from the...
Rishi Sunak wants to scrap your ‘low-value’ university degree
If the Conservatives win the UK’s July election, Rishi Sunak has vowed to scrap ‘rip-off’ university degrees in favour of skilled apprenticeships. Creative and cultural studies will likely be the hardest hit. The UK’s prime minister Rishi Sunak is worried that our university degrees aren’t preparing us well enough to engage in late-stage capitalism. As a result, he’s announced his plan to cut ‘low-value’ degrees and replace them with 100,000...
