Burger King apologises for controversial ‘kitchen’ tweet
The fast food chain Burger King came under heavy fire on Twitter for posting ‘women belong in the kitchen’ as part of a larger female chef initiative. It has now apologised and deleted the original tweet. On Monday of this week it was International Women’s Day, a time to...
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Taylor Swift calls out sexist joke in latest Netflix series
Swift publicly called out Netflix’s new show Ginny & Georgia for its ‘deeply sexist’ joke regarding her personal life. It is not the first time a female musician has been vilified within mainstream media. If you’ve perused Netflix over the last few weeks, you’ve no doubt seen advertisements for Ginny...
5 activists turning plastic waste into art
Over 8.3 billion tons of plastic has been produced in the last 70 years, yet only 8% is recycled. Here are five activists putting excess plastic to good use. Plastic pollution has increased at an exponential rate over the years, causing devastation for wildlife and ecosystems both on land...
Arquitectura por la vida: Covid-secure performance venues are here
Despite our hopes for the vaccine, restrictions on our social lives seem to loom indefinitely. New collaborative architecture firms have proposed social distancing-friendly performance venues to keep things afloat. By this point, it is no surprise that social distancing laws have had a devastating financial impact on public venues, despite...
Are 3D printed houses the answer to sustainable housing?
A new project called TECLA uses recycled materials and zero waste to 3D print entire houses. There’s a lot to love, but I’m still trying to figure out how you’d hang pictures on the wall. Ever wanted to live in an igloo, but not a fan of the cold? You might...
Scientists communicate with lucid dreamers in breakthrough study
Scientists have managed to achieve two-way communication with lucid dreamers for the first time. Specialists are now drafting up a whole new avenue for dream analysis. While it’s hard to find value in listening to a family member or colleague’s subconscious adventures from the night before, understanding the hallucinatory world...
Amazon’s new HQ is an example of eco-conscious architecture
Amazon’s helix design for their new HQ in Arlington, Virginia is all about creating a healthy space for the community and the planet. Architecture firm NBBJ’s proposed 350-foot-tall design recently did the rounds on social media, being compared to a certain brown emoji that sounds a lot like Patrick Stewart, but we think the eco-conscious aspects of the project are far from sh*t. The building was designed to meet LEED Platinum...
Science and agriculture come together in art installation
This 20,000 square metre installation covers not only a large area, but also some big ideas about sustainable agriculture. Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde’s latest installation ‘Grow’ isn’t just a spectacle for the eyes, the mesmerizing combination of colours have a scientific basis as well. The recipe of blue, red, and ultraviolet light helps to trigger the metabolism of the leek plants in these photographs, improving their resistance to pests. In addition...
Stefano Boeri aims to build the first ever sustainable ‘Smart Forest City’
Italian architect Stefano Boeri, famous for integrating plants and natural ecosystems within high rise buildings, has unveiled plans for an ambitious circular ‘Smart City’ in the heart of Cancun. It may be steeped in the history of an ancient civilisation, but Mexico’s city of Cancun could soon become a modern hub for urban climate change innovation. If only the Mayans could see us now. With half the world’s population residing within...
Spotify’s speech tech to recommend music based on your mood
Spotify could soon recommend new songs and artists based on analysis of its users voice data. Is there reason to be concerned for our privacy? Whether you’re feeling glum, upbeat, pensive, or perhaps just a little bored, Spotify will soon recommend music to match your exact mood. Freaky eh? After a two year wait, the music streaming giant has just been granted a patent for new technology that will soon analyse...
