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Why are laptops being banned from cafés everywhere?

Why are laptops being banned from cafés everywhere?

‘No laptops’ signs are appearing in coffee shops with increasing frequency, much to the dismay of individuals who want a place to work outside the office and home. Are bans on laptops in cafés justified, or are we about to lose yet another valuable third space?   Upon a recent visit to the newly opened coffee shop in my south London neighbourhood, I noticed a sign stuck to one of the...

By London, UK
Understanding Ramadan’s traditions and tips for observing

Understanding Ramadan’s traditions and tips for observing

Ramadan, the 9th, and holiest month in the Islamic calendar, is currently being observed by millions of Muslims. What does this look like across the world? Ramadan is a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community, marking a time of spiritual renewal and devotion to faith. Muslims abstain from food, and yes, even water, for a month. Only eating before sunrise and after sunset. They break their fast during a prayer called...

By London, UK
Who pays the price for natural disasters like Cyclone Alfred? 

Who pays the price for natural disasters like Cyclone Alfred? 

Race, class, and resilience continue to shape the climate crisis, as Australia’s East coast is hit by a deadly typhoon.  In the early days of March, Australia’s east coast – home to the country’s most populous cities including Sydney and Brisbane – was hit by a storm that, despite being downgraded to a tropic low, left a significant trail of devastation in its path. Cyclone Alfred has resulted in widespread power...

By Brighton, UK
Underwater ‘doorbell’ helping scientists to catch coral-eating fish

Underwater ‘doorbell’ helping scientists to catch coral-eating fish

Scientists in Florida used cameras to identify three corallivorous fish species that ate 97% of the coral initially laid out as bait in a controlled experiment. This information will help to tackle the massive decline in Florida’s coral reef populations.   Did you assume that doorbells were only for… well, doors? You thought wrong. Scientists in Florida are using underwater ‘doorbell’ cameras to monitor and identify certain types of fish that...

By Bristol, UK