Scientists have discovered how to grow coloured cotton
Australian scientists have discovered how to grow naturally coloured cotton, a breakthrough that could finally help fashion curb its addiction to harmful chemical dyes. In a major win for clothing sustainability, Australian scientists have found a way to crack cotton’s molecular code so that it grows naturally in a range...
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The art exhibition striving to destigmatise sex work
'Absence of Evidence' is the collaborative outdoor photography project striving to raise awareness about the conditions of sex work while building a safer future for women involved in prostitution. A collaborative outdoor photography project between artist duo Henry/Bragg and a group of former sex workers known as ‘Untold Stories’ is...
Disney, LiveNation, and others are making huge losses in 2020
The live entertainment industry has been hit extremely hard by coronavirus, so much so that it’ll likely take years to fully recover - though streaming is on the rise. Disney has reported that it made a net loss of $4.72 billion in the last financial quarter, a rare dip in...
Spotify’s latest revenue figures prove it’s not fairly paying artists
Over 90% of streams on Spotify are only generated by a pool of 43,000 artists, making it impossible for millions of others to ever receive fair compensation. Is it time for a change? Spotify’s CEO Daniel Ek has been hit with criticism in the last week for telling artists that...
Recycled pianos used to create new theatre space in Glasgow
Pianos have been dismantled and sliced in a hut in Springburn to create a brand new theatrical and musical space. They might not be the first thing you’d associate with construction, but it turns out pianos can be very useful when creating new spaces for the arts. A steel hut...
‘Queer Eye’ shows that empowerment can come from looking fierce
As the rigid structures formed by the 20th century gender wars melt away, the Fab 5 are embodying something Gen Z has long suspected: putting effort into your appearance is woke. The fifth season of Netflix’s Queer Eye started streaming last week, coinciding in the UK with the beginning...
A guide to eco-friendly sex toys
As the sex industry strives to meet consumer demands for more sustainable living, we round up the best eco-friendly alternatives for a greener sex life. Even simply thinking about climate change is enough to kill the mood. But the harsh reality? Your favourite sex toy most likely isn’t sustainable either. Unfortunately, not only do they require batteries which, of course, end up in landfills, but they’re almost always made from...
Banksy takes to the London Underground with Covid-themed graffiti
Enigmatic British artist Banksy has taken to the London Underground to create a satirical piece about Covid-19. Commuters on London’s Circle Line were shocked on Tuesday to see a man clad in Covid clean-up gear graffitiing all over one of the carriage interiors. Little did they know they had borne witness (hopefully at a two-meter distance) to Britain’s vigilante street artist Banksy at work. Once again, Banksy has chosen to explore...
EA announces new Sims reality tv show
Players will compete with one another in a series of challenges that test their creativity within The Sims 4. It’s a mashup of e-sports and traditional television that we’ll likely see more of in the future. EA has announced a new reality show called The Sims Spark’d. The venture will pitch twelve gamers against one another in challenges designed to assess their creative talents. It will be premiering this...
Jenna Marbles and Shane Dawson apologise for past racism
Older YouTubers are distancing themselves from videos that made them big names ten years ago - it’s a vital step toward genuine progress for racial representation. YouTube will turn fifteen years old this year. Back in 2005 the site was full of snappy videos of cats, quirky millennials making cringy loud-mouth content, and funny dance crazes that are horrendously dated now. It was not the Gen Z content powerhouse that...
