Culture

Student Loan Repayment Threshold Lowered
The threshold for paying back student loans is set to be lowered to £23,000 in a government push towards vocational training.

Was the Supply Chain Crisis Artificially Created?
Panicked drivers flock to petrol stations in fear of fuel shortages, but are they driving the supply chain crisis themselves? What came first, the headlines or the crisis?

Creativity Quantified: The Secret Behind Creative Hot Streaks
A study conducted with the help of deep-learning algorithms discovered that revered creatives have two things to thank for their hot streaks: exploration and exploitation.

German Government Developing an App to Combat Antiquity Looting
The app will use AI-powered image recognition technology to help police and customs officers identify looted antiquities and art.

Gas Prices Have Panicked the UK Energy Industry
Smaller energy suppliers are struggling to match the price hike of gas. What does the future of the UK’s energy market hold?

US Companies Stand Against Texas Abortion Law Changes
Many US companies have taken a public stance against the new Texas abortion law, but some usually vocal names remain silent.

Zoom Dysmorphia and the Effects of Lockdown on Self-perception
Study shows that the increased use of teleconferencing software during the Covid-19 pandemic has led to negative self-perception.

Using AI for Crisis Management
Could AI be the way to safeguard assets, save money, and ensure survival? These developers certainly think so, and they have started with crisis management.

The Shift to a Cashless Society
The pandemic has accelerated the shift towards a cashless society, but is the digital finance revolution leaving the most vulnerable behind?

Facebook and the Afghanistan Crisis
The Taliban’s rise to power is forcing social media platforms to take radical action.