It has been said you only have to dig to find real wealth. This could be through gold, oil even water. In 1978, following a tip from an informant, police in Los Angeles discovered something even more rare and valuable....
Is seasteading on the rise?
The seasteading movement aims to build communities on floating cities which are free from the laws of the land. These so-called ‘start-up countries’ are the brainchild of the Seasteading Institute which aims to create an environment where new political ideas can be tested....
Could mega farms wipe out traditional farming in the UK?
The mega farm trend began primarily in the United States but today, its influence is growing in many developed countries around the world including the UK, where the proportion of intensive farming of livestock has grown by approximately 256% to 792 in the last six years....
The ultimate in luxury air travel
The love child of Airbus and elite Italian car company Pagaini Automobili, the Airbus ACJ319neo Infinito is breaking all of the rules of traditional air travel....
Hollow Earth Theory on the rise
Following on from our report about the prominence of the Flat Earth conspiracy theory, there have been a string of off-shoot theories in which people are rejecting science and centuries of logical progression in favour of two hundred year old ideas....
History’s scariest speed-walker?
After years of dispute palaeontologists from the University of Manchester have finally answered the debate as to the true land speed of one of the most illustrious and feared predators of all time, the T. Rex....
F-35 delivers better-than-expected profits
The F-35 has made many headline over the last few years. Standing as the most expensive military project in history (upwards of $1.45 trillion by the time it's over), it seems hard to fathom it ever turning a profit.
The most expensive selfie ever?
How much does a selfie cost? Thanks to recent events at an exhibition in 14th Factory, Los Angeles, we can say with confidence that a selfie costs anywhere between $0 and $200,000....
Trump. Jr and the Russia e-mails
Case closed, good night, see you later. That’s what the majority were thinking to themselves this week as Donald Trump, Jr. posted an entire e-mail thread with a Russian lawyer, agreeing to meet her to accept potentially damaging and highly sensitive information about his father’s electoral nemesis Hillary Clinton....
The wealthy struggle to acquire credit
It seems even some of the most wealth people can struggle to qualify for credit. Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has revealed that since 2011, more than a million of Britain’s wealthiest individuals have been turned down for credit.
House building slows in Australia
The construction of new houses in Australia is beginning to slowdown, as more focus is being applied to the construction of high-rise development. There does continue to be good interest from overseas investors as prices continue to grow in the countries major cities....
India looks towards a green future
Solar energy is gaining momentum in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to make huge steps towards improving the country’s green footprint. Solar energy prices have plummeted to a record low and for the first time ever, it is available at a cheaper cost than fossil fuel generated power. With the United States leaving the Paris Climate Agreement....
The bizarre life of Mike Ashley
There has been a bizarrely entertaining court case taking place this week as Sports Direct and Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is defending claims he agreed to pay a banker £15m while binge drinking in a London pub...
Volvo first to break cover
In a surprise move, Volvo has announced all new models will utilise an electric motor from 2019. This would be the first traditional major manufacturer to announce the switch, with Tesla standing as the only other manufacturer outlining sustainable electric cars for the mass market....
Hinkley Point C runs into problems
To the surprise of absolutely no-one, it has been revealed that the gigantic nuclear reactor in development at Hinkley Point C is going to be delivered very late and very over budget. French energy supplier EDF, a two thirds stakeholder in the project, has reported that the reactor will need an extra £1.5bn in funding and is likely to....
Qatar has just 48 hours
It seemed all but over for Qatar, as a deadline created to force through 13 demands issued by neighbouring Arab states ended on Sunday. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have imposed crippling sanctions on Qatar following accusations of funding terrorism and creating instability in the region. There seems to....
The Preston model
In 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio, a community was on the verge of ruins. The USA and the Western world had come a hairs width away from total collapse in 2008 following reckless and unregulated speculation by bankers and investors in the financial districts of New York, London, Paris and Frankfurt...
The death of cash
As the ATM celebrates its golden anniversary this week, questions about the future of cash as a payment method are being raised as figures show that traditional methods are being abandoned in favour of new modern ways to manage our finances....
RIBA 2017 award winners announced
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 49 winners of its annual National Awards. The competition is designed to recognise and reward buildings across the UK which have been recognised as making a significant contribution to the world of architecture, and past winners have included many famous buildings from world famous architects.
Can Airbnb conquer the Chinese market?
Many large tech companies have tried to crack the market in China for many years, however, fierce competition in the world’s most populous country has been the cause of failure each time. Airbnb is now looking at innovative ways to appeal to the Chinese market and are showing real intent as they are currently in the process of doubling their investment in China...