The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has clarified that only films with acting and writing by humans will be considered eligible to win an Oscar. The Oscars, widely considered the most prestigious set of awards in the film industry, are predominantly centred around films produced in Hollywood, with...
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Animal tourism has been on the rise with Robert-Irwin wannabes snapping pics and selfies with wildlife. It’s adorable, it’s curated, and it’s exploitative. Although travelling to observe or interact with wildlife isn’t always at the creature’s expense, many experiences exploit animals for profit. Companies like Tripadvisor have noticeably removed sales...
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Rather than enhancing dating culture, the new digital age has complicated meaningful forms of connection. Wholesome dating trends appear to have been on the decline, with partners taking to social media to swap out their girlfriends for Sydney Sweeney using AI, rather than climbing through their windows in romantic Edward...
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While 2016 has been nostalgically recreated in many aspects of 2026, the same cannot be said in terms of makeup trends. Rather than the maximalist looks of bold brows, full-coverage, and matte shades dominating 2016, current makeup trends are shifting towards romantic aesthetics. Abstract, soft, and slightly dreamy, the watercolour...
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Research has shown that, when it comes to longevity, women are significantly more likely to live longer than men, with the gap between men’s and women’s lifespans widening by over a decade. The most recent data from 2021 revealed that women live an average of 5.8 years longer in almost...
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University staff generally do not believe their roles will be taken by artificial intelligence, but experts have warned that it could be used as an “excuse” for cuts. The Times Higher Education’s UK University Redundancy Survey found that while there were widespread concerns among academics about overall job loss, these...
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An ocean geoengineering trial administered by a team of American scientists released 65,000 litres of sodium hydroxide into the Gulf of Maine. The experiment centred around two goals: attempting to reduce global warming, and countering the damaging ocean acidification caused by excess absorption of CO2. Adam Subhas, the lead oceanographer...
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The need to have the perfect morning routine has become a gospel truth of the wellness industry. Social media’s focus on optimising productivity and health has been realised in the first few hours of the day, with a relentless barrage of promotion for the 5am start. Each video is more...
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Fireworks are loved by so many people as a sign of celebration and a vibrant way to kickstart their new year. Yet as the infamous firework season approaches, could it finally be time to start reevaluating these environmentally harmful light shows? The origin of fireworks dates back over 2000 years...
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