Jessica ByrneExplaining the ongoing protests at US universitiesStudents across the United States are calling for their universities to divest in firms that benefit from Israel’s occupation and war on…Apr 29Apr 29
Jessica ByrneWill Londoners be swimming in the Thames River by 2034?The Mayor of London has announced a decade-long plan to clean up the Thames River in hopes that city-dwellers will one day safely swim in…Apr 28Apr 28
Jessica ByrneCould yeast help us beat plastic pollution?In recent years, scientists have experimented with using special fungi and unique bacteria to help break down the pesky plastics polluting…Apr 211Apr 211
Jessica ByrneIs Rihanna’s use of religious symbolism as problematic as people think?Never shy of causing a stir, global superstar Rihanna has drawn criticism after dressing up as a nun in her latest cover shoot for…Apr 20Apr 20
Jessica ByrneCreating deepfake porn is about to become illegalA new law will serve to protect the overwhelming majority of UK-based women who believe deepfake technology poses a serious threat to their…Apr 19Apr 19
Jessica ByrneIs popular music really getting worse with every new decade?While art is highly subjective, a new study suggests that popular music has gotten simpler and more repetitive over the past few decades.Apr 153Apr 153
Jessica ByrneIs microdosing at work about to become the new norm?For most of recent history, people have viewed drugs as dangerous and counterproductive to humanity’s success. With some of the world’s…Apr 101Apr 101
Jessica ByrneSpace tourism is coming faster than we thinkInside a NASA complex on Cape Canaveral in Florida, the mission to make luxury space travel available to the public is well on its way…Apr 9Apr 9
Jessica ByrneWill sustainable fashion always be the more expensive option?One of the primary roadblocks to boycotting fast fashion is the price tag that comes with shopping sustainably. Will eco-friendly and…Apr 8Apr 8