There is no doubt that one of the main hurdles of holidaying can be the journey itself, with most of us dreading the unavoidably busy, stressful and dull necessity of airports.
The rise of ‘Flat-Earth theory’
One of the most bizarre trends of 2017 has been the emergence of a noticeable rise in those who believe that the Earth is, in fact, flat. At a recent Professor Brian Cox lecture in Manchester in May, there were more than a few people outside the venue waving placards accusing the scientist of being a lizard, a Zionist shill or worse. It is their view, you see...
Bike share scheme coming to Manchester
Manchester has enjoyed a remarkable rise in recent years and is on the verge of becoming a truly international city. As cities grow, they inevitably change. Infrastructure which served the city well in the past may not be a good fit for the future.
There’s a new contender for the world’s most populous nation
When asking the question: “Which nation has the world’s largest population?”, naturally people will automatically think of China, a country who has for a long time held that particular crown. However, looks can be deceiving, as researcher Yi Fuxian from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has found that China’s actual population...
The new foodie fad; Pre-made meal kits
Taking the culinary world by storm at present are freshly-delivered food kits delivered straight to your doorstep, described by The Independent as the quick and easy way to “get all of the ingredients for a feast delivered direct, without any of the fuss”.
The housing market down under
Australia—known as a country of kangaroos, koala bears and barbeques on the beach, sadly it’s not all sunshine for the area fondly known as “Oz”. Emulating most other major property markets in the world, Australia’s housing market is in somewhat of a bubble—or, at least, that’s how the Treasury and the Australian Securities....
Social Media: Why it might be doing more harm than good
When we think about addiction most would look to drugs, alcohol and other harmful substances as the chief causes in which a dependency can take hold. However new research indicates that as we move into an increasingly digital age social media is one of the most destructive addictions in society, and more widespread than we might like to admit....
Arctic seed vault to be upgraded
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a secure facility located on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen which exists to provide a safety net against the accidental loss of crop diversity around the world. The popular impression of the facility is that it is a last resort for humanity if there is an apocalypse and people need to grow food again....
Oslo’s innovative approach to cars
The issue of inner city pollution has been gaining prominence across the world in recent years. Research has been produced which condemns diesel vehicles and highlights the general effect of mass traffic pollution on human health, for instance we now know that children who grow up in cites have a lung capacity 10% smaller than....
Smart buses – Public transport transformed
Established as the most used mode of transport across the board in the UK, bus travel is one area that’s crying out for modernisation. Having made little technological advancement since conception in the 19th century, and in a world where consumers are more demanding than ever before as most things just the touch of a button away...
The Bitcoin revolution
Bitcoin, a crypto-currency that has taken the world by storm, has been an investment that keeps on getting better. Ever since its inception in 2009, Bitcoin—for those who could understand its complex mechanisms—has revolutionised modern cyber currency. Whilst experiencing shaky ground before it entered mainstream conciseness circa 2009/10...
Tories humiliated
As people settled in to their sofas and armchairs last night, with election coverage starting at 9pm, presumably thoroughly looking forward to a government of strength and stability, something odd happened; the British people decided quite emphatically that Theresa May was neither.
The end could be nigh for the world’s most famous fountains
The dancing fountains adorning the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, fountains that have been amusing and amazing audiences for nigh-on 18 years, could soon be a thing of the past—that is, if blueprints for a brand new mall are anything to go by.
Is 2017 the year of the subscription?
In today’s capitalist society, everything you heart desires is available at the touch of a button—books, films, clothes, food, and everything else in between.
How much can your handwriting really reveal about you?
Paraphrasing Pygmalion’s lavish prose courtesy of George Bernard Shaw, there is “beauty and nobility...august mission and destiny” hidden in the depth of the human hand. It’s long been a romanticised notion that handwriting is almost a window to the soul of the writer, with analysts able to guess things about the writer based solely on their script.
Barcelona star Messi in hot water with Spanish authorities
Multi-millionaire Lionel Messi—widely recognised as the world’s best footballer—has faced the wrath of Spanish authorities earlier this week, after his tax fraud appeal was publicly quashed by the Spanish judicial system.
Paris climate change treaty: America tries to doom us all
It’s difficult to know where to begin with this one. Perhaps, a little background on the Paris Climate Change Agreement which was agreed through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Apple to commemorate late, great co-founder Steve Jobs in April
To commemorate the late Steve Jobs, who passed away in 2011 aged just 56, the fruit of his labour—the multi-billion-pound Apple empire—has chosen to continue his legacy by completing a brand new 1,000-capacity auditorium in what will be named Apple Park.
Robocop on the beat
During a three-day Information Security and Expo Conference, Dubai Police unveiled the world’s first operational police robot. The humanoid robot, designed by Pal Robotics has been added to the police force to patrol the major tourist attractions and large shopping centres in Dubai, with the aim to improve security and increase happiness in the UAE city.
‘Both manifestos are economically unsound’ – IFS
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has released its report on the costing and economics of both Labour and the Conservatives manifesto and it’s not been kind to either party.