It was thought that by 2020 there would be a high speed train connecting London to Beijing and that’s the least craziest prediction. Predictions From The Past In one article from 1967,  it was suggested that by 2020 us mere humans would have apes as chauffeurs and butlers. Yes, seriously. The article was first published […]

10% of the world’s ocean is plastic and Australia produces so much we have to ship it to other countries to get rid of. Can you go plastic free for July? Can You Be Part Of the Solution? It can be difficult to absorb the amount of information we are constantly bombarded with each day. […]

Day Zero has been looming over Cape Town but now other cities around the world are quickly running out of water. Global Water Crisis Here in Australia we have been struggling through droughts on and off for a long time, however it hasn’t gotten to point (yet) of disaster like it has in South Africa, […]

It’s about as morbid as it gets. Travelling to places that have been devastated by tragedy and enjoying it. Would you pay to visit a forest in Japan that’s a known suicide spot? Probably not but as it turns out, there are a lot of people flocking to dark places for kicks. What Is Dark […]

Every so often a new buzz word takes over, at the moment, gut health is all the rage but do you know how a happy tum can improve your life? What Is Gut Health? It might not be the most glamorous of topics but according to health experts, the key to a healthy life sits […]

We microchip our animals to keep track of their whereabouts, but would you implant one into yourself for convenience? A Microchip For Humans Imagine a world where wallets and purses are obsolete and you no longer have to carry around multiple cards to access public transport or money. Thanks to the microchip (dubbed wearable technology) […]

Love your morning cup of coffee? Do you love to snack on chocolate or blueberries? Well, all those little luxuries are at risk of disappearing if the bee population continues to decline. Fast Facts: –          Around 5% of bees produce honey but all bees are pollinators of various grains, fruit and vegetables –          There is […]

It’s been making headlines over the last 12 months but what exactly is pill testing, and could it potentially save young lives? What Experts Say Young people will always take risks, some greater than others but rebellion can be part of growing up and becoming an adult. Taking illicit drugs is obviously illegal but could […]

It’s a controversial issue that has divided countries, is it ethically wrong to assist someone who wants to die? Countries That Allow Assisted Dying It might surprise you to learn that there are quite a few countries around the globe that allow assisted dying. They include, Switzerland, which actually has a long history of allowing […]

You’d be hard pressed to find a kid under the age of 10 these days that doesn’t have either a tablet, smart phone or personal computer. But is too much technology dangerous for developing brains? Benefits and Risks of Screen Time for Kids Learning is now interactive, it’s pretty common for school aged kids to […]