Dutch city becomes first to ban fossil fuel advertisements
The Hague has passed legislation to ban public and private advertising for fossil fuel products and high-carbon activities. It is striving to stop the normalisation of unsustainable industries, turning the spotlight to cleaner energy alternatives. When medical science revealed how bad cigarette smoking was for human health, governments around the...
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The Sentinel project will see humans live underwater by 2027
An ocean tech and exploration firm called Deep is working on an underwater habitat designed to allow humans to live on the cusp of the twilight zone for up to a month.
Given that we know more about space than we do about our planetβs oceans, the team at
βOur Cow Angusβ is a project that tests societyβs moral compass
When given the chance, will we make an ethical decision? Art is meant to challenge society's way of thinking. Every now and then, a project comes along that does exactly that. Famously known as creators of the Big Red Boots and the ATM leaderboard installed...
Ofgem faces backlash over energy price hike
The energy company has announced plans to increase prices by October, just in time for the winter period.Β Summer in the UK feels like it left as quickly as it arrived. In what seemed like a blink of an eye the leaves are falling, Halloween memorabilia is filling supermarket shelves,...
Are Wizz Airβs new βunlimited flightsβ a disaster for the planet?
The budget airline is offering a new βAll You Can Flyβ membership, but how bad is it for the planet, really?Β Wizz Air, a Hungarian budget airline that offers routes across Europe and parts of the Middle East, has just launched an βAll You Can Flyβ pass for β¬599...
Melting Arctic ice spells opportunity for Far North Fiber’s internet project
While Arctic ice may fully melt by 2040, Far North Fiber views this as a door to install internet cables in the region; capitalizing on the climate disaster and the global surge in internet usage. Navigating daily life without encountering the internet is challenging. From smartphones to digital billboards, the...
Do our emotions have value in the workplace?
Being called βemotionalβ at work is rarely intended as a compliment, no matter your profession. But could paying closer attention to our emotional states actually enhance our careers? A growing number of experts seem to think so. For much of the 20th century, the ideal professional was seen as a figure of cool rationality β a person who could set aside their emotions to focus only on logic and productivity. This...
Navigating the complexities of gender in sports going forward
Imane Khelif, a 25-year-old Algerian boxer, has become a focal point in the ongoing debate surrounding gender and eligibility in womenβs sports. Being the first female boxer from Algeria to win an Olympic boxing gold medal, her story is emblematic of the complexities that arise when gender identity and athletic competition intersect. At the Paris Olympics 2024, Imane Khelifβs boxing participation was marked by attacks over gender eligibility and...
Mattelβs Barbie makes another major move for inclusivity
The brand just introduced the first blind or visually impaired Barbie doll, and the internet is loving it.Β Representation matters, and Mattel βΒ a brand who has long championed this belief βΒ isnβt slowing down in their quest to make every person feel seen. The iconic toy company has once again proven its dedication to inclusivity with its latest release: a Barbie doll that is blind and/or visually impaired. Though often criticised for...
Airline allows female passengers to avoid sitting with men
IndiGo is the first major airline to allow female passengers to choose the gender of those seated next to them. Is this the future of air travel?Β A major Indian budget airline, IndiGo, has made headlines for introducing a unique new policy. Female passengers will now be allowed to view the gender of those seated next to them before boarding a flight, giving them the option to avoid sitting...
