The Sci-fi Is Now The future is not tied to technological or political boundaries. Everything is possible. This artistic freedom is one of the reasons that sci-fi, or dystopian movies often lead to financial success. Film fanatics are keen to see what the future has is in store for them. Let’s take a look at some of the prophecies from classics from the old days … Continue reading The Sci-fi Is Now
By Poppy Prescott Eurosceptic movements have been gaining momentum all over Europe. This culminated in Britain when the British public voted to leave the European Union last June. It leaves a problematic question for many citizens in EU member states: What if it happens here too? Dr. Anthony Zito, a professor of European Public Policy at Newcastle University sheds light on this question. With the … Continue reading What If: The European Union Fell Apart?
By: Thomas van den Berg It truly is a dystopian prophecy we like to fear: our little rock in the galaxy being too overcrowded. Chinese cities we’ve never heard of with over six million inhabitants, or the Nigerian capital of Lagos that will double in population over the next twenty years to forty million. When do we have to flip the switch of the ‘No … Continue reading The More The Merrier
It seems too good to be true – a ‘real’ travel experience whilst you’re actually just chilling on your sofa at home. Possible travel destinations are endless. From sunbathing in Bali and sightseeing in Tokyo, to skiing in the French Alps – there is so much choice. Fabian Baardolf is project manager at Viewr, a company that’s specialised in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality solutions. … Continue reading Travel from your Sofa to your Desired Holiday Destination
Column By: Anonymous No trouble at work, no bad grades at school, no issues with friends. I suppose we’ve all experienced this at some point. Life seems to be going your way. I hate to be the one to break it to you – but it’s a matter of time until something goes wrong. Let me explain why this column started off so bleak. Last … Continue reading The Future is Insecure
MUM, DAD AND THEIR BOYFRIEND An interview with Elisabeth Sheff With our society slowly opening up to more sexualities, the world is starting to become more accepting and diverse. However, for many people relationships are still only between two people – a concept that is called monogamy. But the contrary has a name as well: polyamory. In this case, there can be more than two … Continue reading Mum, dad and their boyfriend
Donkey milk, horse semen and placenta don’t sound like things you would happily smother your face with, right? Think again. Korean beauty products, known as ‘K-Beauty’ by fans, are taking over the Western beauty scene. K-Beauty products are known for their unique, sometimes bizarre ingredients and cute packaging. By Ife Alayande The Korean beauty standards seem to differ a lot from typical Western beauty ideals. … Continue reading The Bright Future of Korean Skin Care
Cars are constantly collecting huge amounts of data that is being used for many different purposes. These purposes include; driving and parking assistance or navigation systems. While this data is used in convenient and efficient ways, the collection of personal data in cars – such as location, speed and braking habits – could also be considered a privacy threat that you can’t escape. Data protection … Continue reading Keep your car data safe
Article and photographs by Elif Doganyigit Pictures by Pixabay The Internet has developed a new category of personality – the Internet Star. Internet fame can last from 15 minutes to a lifetime. All of a sudden, one can find themselves on the news or a late-night show. It’s even possible to build an entire empire out that fame. Many do not consider vlogging or blogging … Continue reading Follwers-Fame-Fortune: The future of the Internet Stars
by Megan Whitfield Some people crave the future, others crave the past. The times we handwrote letters to our loved ones, hand-sewed beautiful things, listened to vinyl on our record players. These experiences of nostalgia are rife amongst the youth of today, as we figure out our lives in the digital age. What does the past have to offer, and how is it shaping our … Continue reading Nostalgia: Where the Past Meets the Future
