Latest Stories from Jessica
Gen-Z’s relationship with romance is a complex one
Is finding ‘the one’ possible? Gen-Z knows having a so-called soulmate requires continuous compromise - and many prefer to prioritise themselves first. Although abstaining from parenthood and marriage has been done by some members of older generations, no age group has been as collectively relaxed towards these milestones than Gen-Z. The act of breaking tradition has come to define the colourful, fluid, and socially conscious generation, so it’s unsurprising that ‘first...
Could privatising the moon be the next human space venture?
A UK-based think tank wants to solve poverty on Earth by privatising the moon. Just in case anyone felt like we didn’t have the resources to deal with problems on Earth, economists are now suggesting that the moon could be of help. A British, neoliberal think-tank called The Adam Smith Institute says that our moon should be divided into sections of land and allocated to various countries. Once this is...
Major shipping routes could be changed to protect blue whales
Off the coast of Sri Lanka, a unique pod of blue whales circulate the waters all year round. Environmentalists are calling for shipping routes to be adjusted to keep them safe. In 2008, a unique and endangered pod of whales was discovered in the Indian Ocean. Most blue whales typically migrate far distances for food, but the group living off the tip of Sri Lanka are believed to stay in the...
Is the gene-editing technology CRISPR a good idea?
The scientific discovery of a genetic code called CRISPR could help eradicate diseases in humans forever, but could altering genes become a slippery slope? There are over 6,000 known human genetic disorders, with more being discovered and named every day. At the time of writing this, only 10 percent of them are treatable. Genetic diseases can reduce quality of life, cause chronic pain, and shorten lifespan drastically, which is why the...
Chic meets sustainable with SONNET155’s handbags
Made from post-industrial waste, these handbags offer a sophisticated and sustainable approach to traditional paper shopping bags. Move over, cloth tote bags. Fruit leather is in. Though cloth totes have taken the world by storm – they’re considered a staple for Gen-Z who has grown up abolishing single use plastic – textile bags have been criticised for their overproduction and poor environmental impact. Cloth bags are typically made from cotton fibres, which...
Is potato milk the future of sustainable dairy alternatives?
In efforts to curb global carbon emissions, the mission to create the most sustainable milk alternative has now landed on potatoes. Plant-based milks now line the shelves of grocers and coffee shops everywhere. From soy, coconut, cashew, and almond, as well as hemp and oat milk, those looking to ditch dairy products have been spoiled for choice in recent years. In fact, over a quarter of Britons now consume plant-based milk regularly,...
People on Twitter are freaking out about adidas’ new bra campaign
When does marketing take things too far? According to many people online, showing uncensored, unfiltered pictures of real women’s bodies on Twitter is the answer. adidas has just announced its latest range of sports bras with a powerful, yet controversial campaign. The ad is for the brand’s line of 43 new bras, designed to offer support for all body types, and was launched by sharing a photo grid of 25 pairs...
A vision of vulvas: expanding knowledge and concepts of diversity
The body positive movement has exploded in the last decade. Now, it’s finally expanding to a much less talked about part of women's bodies - the vulva. The female anatomy has always been something of a spectacle. Early renaissance artists sculpted the dips and folds of women’s bellies, the curves of their spines, or the soft span of their collarbones. But when it comes to the space between women’s legs,...
The New Raw upcycles marine plastics into stunning beach furniture
Marine plastic pollution, but make it trendy beach furniture. That’s what one Rotterdam-based studio called The New Raw has been up to in the last few months. You know what they say: don’t bring sand to the beach. But it’s 2022, and I think we can agree that ‘don’t bring plastic to the beach’ is far more relevant as we deal with the ever-growing problem of plastic pollution. A design studio based...
There is no real snow at this year’s Winter Olympics
As climate change causes shorter winters and warmer summers, what will happen to the world’s biggest snow sports competition? This year’s Winter Olympics may look no different to any other from the outside - but this is the first time in history where close to 100 percent of the snow on the mountains is artificial. On the man-made slopes of Beijing’s Yanqing district, snow guns have already used over 200 million...
