Doctors say slushies a danger to children under eight
Slushies are a popular, colourful drink in the UK and US. However, doctors say they contain glycerol which can cause children to lose consciousness if consumed too quickly. New research suggests that children under the age of eight should completely avoid slushy ice drinks. This is because they contain...
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Study says gluten-free often means fewer nutrients and more sugar
A study published in Plant Foods for Human Nutrition has found that gluten-free products typically provide less protein and more sugar and calories than regular ones. Ironically, gluten-free usually costs more. When you go gluten-free, you aren’t paying based on nutritional content, but more the processes required to remove the protein...
Tesla showrooms hit by waves of DOGE protests
More than three-dozen protests hit Tesla showrooms over the weekend. Musk’s questionable running of the Department of Government Efficiency is why. What are people’s main concerns? Musk continues to divide opinion with everything he does. The eccentric X boss has become a key part of Donald Trump’s entourage, expressing solidarity with...
Understanding femicide and gender violence in Türkiye
Horribly, Türkiye witnessed a high number of femicide cases in 2024. As women in Türkiye work for a safer and better tomorrow, gender inequality must be addressed publicly and privately. One phrase that transcends borders for women is: ‘Text me when you’re home.’ Unfortunately, however, even ‘home’ is’t necessarily a...
Is there a ‘perfect’ level of sick pay?
As we enter peak flu season, more companies are grappling with questions about sick leave. But is there a ‘right’ amount of statutory sick pay? And how much is too much? If you’ve entered the new year with a blocked nose, you’re not alone. It feels like the morning commute...
EU climate commissioner pushes green taxes for aviation industry
With emissions from the aviation industry increasing globally, the Wopke Hoekstra proposes a cutthroat plan to mitigate the issue in the European Union. The aviation industry is no stranger to the burdens of carbon emissions. Post-COVID, emissions from the sector reached 80% of pre-pandemic levels with an approximate value of...
How Trump could exacerbate challenges of US health insurance
The tragic death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO has renewed attention to the downfalls of American health insurance. As Trump prepares to take on his second presidential term, concerns are raised over how his policies could affect the affordability and accessibility of health coverage. On 4th December, Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare was assassinated. His death sparked intense discussions about the failures of the American healthcare system. Following the arrest of...
Starlink access approved for areas hit by Hurricane Helene
Elon Musk’s gaggle of internet satellites is currently providing connectivity to areas affected by Hurricane Helene. This is what the tech tycoon had always envisioned for Starlink. You can argue whether Elon Musk’s Starlink project is borne of altruism or primarily of self-gain, but there’s no denying the project’s original MO is now being achieved. Hurricane Helene finally subsided after six long days, but the category 4 weather event has left...
London gets its first bug-based restaurant
Yum Bug is the capital city’s first restaurant serving up edible insects. Its founders hope to bolster the reputation of bugs as a environmentally-friendly, high-protein food for diners in the West. For most people, the sight of a bug elicits the reaction of screaming, running away, or maybe – for the drama kings and queens – a little cry. Most of us certainly wouldn’t think of eating them. In recent months,...
Could one startup’s moonshot plan to save melting sea ice work?
Concerns are mounting over the Antarctic Ice Sheet – also known as the Doomsday Glacier – as studies show it is melting at its fastest rate ever. Scientists say pumping seawater over the ice sheets could help preserve this vital landscape. Antarctica is a place many humans will never visit, but its glacial landscape is extremely vital to each one of our lives. One glacier – the Thwaites Glacier – is of...
