Bora Bora – The Jewel of the South Seas
The term ‘paradise’ is one which, to say the least, is a little overused. The word has become low-hanging fruit for marketers and advertisers the world over, so you’d be forgiven for being unmoved and...
View ArticleJapan’s Atlantis – a 10,000-year old unsolved mystery
We all love a mystery, and this one is truly a riddle wrapped up in an enigma. Hidden in the seas of the southern coast of Yonaguni, Japan, a discovery has been made that has confused archaeologists,...
View ArticleThe Vertical Farming Revolution
“Burn down your cities and leave our farms, and your cities will spring up again as if by magic; but destroy our farms and the grass will grow in the streets of every city in the country.” – William...
View ArticleRocket Lab – Bringing humanity one step closer to the final frontier
Throughout our history, humanity has ventured to new shores to prosper, be it to trade, farm, dig for gold or drill for oil. To the entrepreneurs amongst us, new frontiers mean new resources, new...
View ArticleUp, up, and away! Flying cars, and the coming transport revolution
For those who grew up watching The Jetsons, a childhood staple from yester-year that more than a few of us will remember fondly, flying cars were a sci-fi dream that we hoped we’d live long enough to...
View ArticleThe Brando
Hidden away at the heart of the Pacific Ocean, a body of water large enough to hold the landmass of every continent and island combined, can be found one of the planet’s best kept, and most luxurious...
View ArticleNelson Mandela International Day – Our call to action
On July 18th 1918, Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa – a ‘region’ created specifically to home black South Africans as a part of apartheid’s racial segregation. Today, we know him...
View ArticleEr Wang Dong
There’s big, and then there’s ‘so big that you have your own weather system’ big. Er Wang Dong, a colossal cave network stretching 42 kilometres under Southwest China, is a self-sustaining world that...
View ArticleAnti-Slavery International – Tomorrow’s Freedom, Today’s Fight
In 1833, the Slavery Abolition Act was passed by the British government. In 1839, UK-based charity Anti-Slavery International established themselves, knowing that globally, and even within the British...
View ArticleIndian Independence Day – 70 Years Free
“At the stroke of today’s midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.” On 15th August 1947, these words ushered in a new era for India, marking the moment of their...
View ArticleThe Horror Restaurants of Japan
As the East leaves its spookiest season of the Ghost Month behind, nights of wandering dead are just beginning for the West. Whether Dia de Los Muertos or All Hallow’s Eve, the darkening autumn nights...
View ArticleAmazing World: The Crop Trust
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault was created as a safe-guard for humanity. Often dubbed the ‘doomsday’ vault, the facility was constructed deep in the ice of the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen, as a...
View ArticleLogbar: ili Wearable Translator
ili is the new wearable translator from start-up company Logbar. This remarkable little device translates your words in less than a second, allowing you to speak with ease on your travels without delay...
View ArticlePrograming God – Will there be an AI religion?
Anthony Levandowski used to work for Uber, developing driverless cars. Whilst Google’s own cars are proving that this technology could provide a safer – not to mention more relaxing – driving...
View ArticleAmazing New Year Traditions!
Another year has begun! Around the world, those of us who have stepped over into a new calendar year this January 1st have undoubtedly celebrated in our own ways, be it with family, friends or as part...
View ArticleJapanese Tea Ceremonies: Hatsugama
Without a doubt, tea is one of the most consumed drinks on the planet. Whether you like it hot or cold, with milk or without, drink it for pleasure or medicinal purposes, it certainly plays a major...
View ArticleNeuroscience: Giving a Voice to the Voiceless
Are we communicating effectively? In an age of the smart phone’s omnipresence, ‘unlimited calls & texts’, Skype and FaceTime, it’s an unusual question to pose, yet we all still ponder it. George...
View ArticleMount Kailash: Centre of the Universe?
It is not uncommon for a landmark with religious significance to hold meaning for several faiths at once. The most famous and one of the most tragic examples is the greatly fought-over city of...
View ArticleMardi Gras: Everybody Loves a Carnival!
All around the world, February is truly the month of the carnival. From the colourful Italian stylings of the Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice), the monster parades visible in Germany during...
View ArticleNASA: The James Webb Space Telescope
The technological advancements predicted for 2018 remind us, once again, that the classic sci-fi image of the future is happening right now. As we look ahead to the year to come, NASA are preparing to...
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