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why am i crying to Charlie xcx on the london underground?
BRAT is iconic (and sort-of heart shattering)
I’ll be honest, Charli xcx hasn’t been on my radar since the last time I was rolling off my face, jumping up and down to ‘Boom Clap’ in a field full of sweaty people.
But when my colleague said I should watch the star-studded music video for Charli’s single ‘360’, I swiftly obliged. Roll on Friday, I’m bumping the latest releases on Spotify and along comes BRAT, 
Opinion – the Met Gala is officially washed
C-list celebrities gaining entry, underwhelming outfit choices, and a totally tone-deaf theme — is it time to admit the Met isn’t what it used to be? If it feels like you’ve blinked and it’s the annual Met Gala again, don’t be alarmed. The last was rescheduled due to a well-known flu virus and occurred a mere 6 months ago in mid-September. As such, celebrity stylists were left with a short time...
Egypt launches major environmental project ahead of COP27
The East African nation will host the next world climate conference in November. It’s leading by example by launching a new mangrove reforestation project. Remember when the UK hosted COP26 just weeks after being exposed for shipping over half of its plastic waste to be burned overseas? That was awkward. This public knowledge combined with its poor event planning saw Britain come under much scrutiny for not leading by...
British gardeners encouraged to take part in No Mow May
The charity Plantlife is asking Brits to stop mowing their lawns for one month in order give blooming spring wildlife a much needed boost. Over the next few weeks, you may notice your neighbour’s garden is looking a little unkept as thousands of people across the UK partake in No Mow May. The month-long event was first started in 2019 by the charity Plantlife and has boomed in popularity ever...
Underwear brand Parade expertly encapsulates Gen-Z’s values
Not only is the company committed to using sustainable materials and delivering products designed for everyone, but a recycle and reward program is already underway. Tired of buying underwear that’s focused more on aesthetics than comfort? Worried that all the underwear you’ve ever owned is piling up in some landfill site halfway across the world? Don’t get your knickers in a twist, there’s now a lingerie company that’s centred around everything...
Is being partially deluded the key to maintaining happiness?
The world is burning, our phones are making us depressed, and the cost of living is rising exponentially. Could adopting a slight sense of delusion be the only way to make it through? If someone was to call you delusional, it’d be perfectly normal to be offended. At the very least, you’d be inclined to reflect long and hard about what it is you’re apparently being delusional about. But imagine you...
Gen-Z could become homeowners before most Millennials
While Millennials are busy complaining that they’ll never become homeowners, Gen-Z is taking the necessary steps to ensure they will be - even if that comes with risk. Have you taken a look at the housing market recently? From the perspective of a young professional (and depending on where you live), it might seem impossible that you could ever afford to put a deposit down on a house without splitting the...
New York’s Central Park to become a climate laboratory
Researchers believe the famous green space could hold important insights into how climate change is affecting major cities and their local parks. For a little over 160 years, the 843-acre green space known as Central Park has served as the lungs of New York City. The park is home to over 18,000 trees, including one of America’s oldest and largest standing elms. But as the effects of climate change become...
Can Artificial Intelligence ever be free of bias?
One of the primary concerns when it comes to AI is the fact that bias is unintendedly programmed in. Is it possible to design algorithms that are free of this issue? As individuals and businesses begin utilising the benefits of artificial intelligence more frequently in everyday life, one major concern continues to pop up regarding the way it operates. Like all other technology, artificial intelligence requires human-input machine learning algorithms which...
Why seaweed is the superfood we should pay attention to
An unassuming, ocean-dwelling plant could be the answer to a number of our environmental problems, from protein sourcing, carbon absorbing, and more. Seaweed is a weird and wonderful plant that grows in abundance in oceans around the world. Coming in colours ranging from bright green to orange, these plants provide essential homes for fish, seals, otters, and other species of plant life, like algae. Most of us will be familiar with...
