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Is it wise to take out a loan to invest in crypto?

A recent US survey found that 21 per cent of investors took out a loan to pay for crypto. Why are people choosing to do it and is it a good idea?

Culture news

Inside the world's first living musical instrument

Mikeal Hwang is a biologist and musician whose work explores the intersection of science and art. For his latest project, he has created one of the world's first live instruments using live yeast cells...

Culture news

Hit video game Stray brings out the best in gamers

The newest viral indie game, Stray, has taken the internet by storm. Here's how it's helping strays in the real world.

Culture news

The Marilyn Monroe you may not know

Sixty years after the passing of Marilyn Monroe, here are six lesser-known facts about the iconic Hollywood star.

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Culture news

The reality of reality TV: what Big Brother’s return says about us

Big Brother has returned, but why has the show made a comeback – and how does it reflect on how European watching behaviour has changed?

Health news

How can you protect yourself from monkeypox?

The risk of monkeypox to the general population remains low but it’s important to know how you can protect yourself from the virus.

Tech News

Tesla has sold Bitcoin. Is this Musk’s cryptocurrency U-turn?

Tesla’s sale of its Bitcoin holdings comes after CEO Elon Musk promised to not sell the Bitcoin tesla owned. Is this Musk U-turning on crypto?

Mobility

Europe cuts ties with Russia over Mars rover mission

The European Space Agency has officially terminated a joint European-Russian rover mission to Mars amid political tensions caused by the war in Ukraine.

Tech News

What you need to know about Nothing's new 'sustainable' smartphone

Tech start-up Nothing has released a new phone it says will be more environmentally friendly than its competitors. Here's what's in store.

Mobility

Wales lowers speed limit to 20 mph to cut car use and save lives

The Welsh parliament has passed a law bringing down the speed limit on all residential roads and busy streets to 20 mph (30 km/h). Not everyone is pleased.

Money

Should your child have a debit card? This firm says yes

GoHenry, a leading company in the child fintech industry, has acquired Pixpay in a bid to reach customers over Europe. What does this industry boom say about how we teach our kids about money?

Health news

Monkeypox symptoms are changing and virus ‘could be mistaken for STI’

The monkeypox virus is spreading fast and data suggests symptoms are different from past outbreaks. Here’s what to look out for and why it’s important to get tested.

Health news

‘Hangover cure’ pill launches in the UK: What you need to know

A new supplement said to break down alcohol in the gut is on sale in the UK. But will it really work, and what are the implications of having a readily available "hangover cure" on the market?

Mobility

Will the world soon be powered by space-based solar energy?

China has made a significant step forward in their bid for space-based solar power. But what is it, is it feasible and could it be the future?

Money

What’s a bear market and should we worry about another global crash?

The US has fallen into a bear market thanks to the Ukraine war, supply-chain issues and a number of other factors. But what does this mean for investors?

Tech News

Forget Web3. Is Web5 the future of the Internet?

Jack Dorsey has announced a new decentralised platform he sees as the future of the Internet using blockchain technology.

Tech News

Here's every new Apple feature you should know about

Apple announced a number of new features to its products at its Worldwide Developers Conference. Here’s what you should know about how the Apple ecosystem is changing.

Health news

Which countries are using monkeypox vaccines?

The number of monkeypox cases in Western countries is growing. Here’s a list of which nations are buying vaccines.

Money

COVID has widened the gap between the world’s richest and poorest

According to Oxfam, 263 million people are predicted to fall into extreme poverty this year. The cost of living crisis is one of the driving factors.

Work

Japan will soon force companies to disclose gender pay gaps

Under the new rules, Japanese companies will have to disclose women's pay as a percentage of men's.

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