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Wildsmith translates tree intelligence into a sonic wellbeing journey

Following its progressive moves into sustainable skincare and regenerative design, Wildsmith is now turning to sound as a wellness modality.

Beauty : Wellness : Nature

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New study links increased social media use to later depression in youth

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has found that higher social media use among tweens and teens may lead to increased depress...

Society : Health : Media

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Stat: Study finds car usage and red meat consumption drive gender gap in carbon emissions

New research aiming to understand the distribution of carbon footprints across population groups reveals that traditional gender norms around food ...

Sustainability : Gender : Carbon Emissions

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Disney unveils first-ever Middle East theme park on Yas Island

In a landmark moment for the entertainment and tourism sectors, The Walt Disney Company, in partnership with Miral, has announced the first-ever Di...

Abu Dhabi : Saudi Arabia : Travel And Hospitality

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New data set helps identify culturally specific biases in LLMs

A new dataset called SHADES is helping researchers uncover how AI models internalise and reproduce harmful stereotypes in multiple languages.

AI : Technology : LLMs

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Stat: Portugal tops list as Americans seek freedom abroad

In a recent survey of over 100,000 Americans considering emigration, Portugal has emerged as the top relocation destination.

Travel : Society : Wellness

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Electrolux launches campaign based on Swedish culture and values

Multinational home appliance manufacturer Electrolux has launched a campaign celebrating core Swedish design values.

Home : Appliances : Advertising

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Sober living meets social connection at NYC’s new members’ club The Maze

New York City is set to welcome its first alcohol-free members’ club, The Maze, in autumn 2025.

Hospitality : Sober : Luxury

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Stat: Brits Spend £439m a month to skip ads on top streaming platforms

UK consumers are spending more than £439m each month, over £4.8bn annually, on ad-free streaming, according to new data from finance comparison sit...

Media : Entertainment : Streaming

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AirCar readies for launch, ushering in an era of casual air mobility

Slovakia’s Klein Vision has announced that its AirCar – a road-legal vehicle that converts into a certified aircraft in under two minutes – will be...

Mobility : Air Travel : Transport

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Foresight Friday: Seyi Oduwole, foresight analyst

Every Friday, The Future Laboratory team offers an end-of-week wrap-up of the topics, issues, ideas and virals we’re all talking about. This week, ...

Foresight Friday : Gen Z : Gen Beta

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Stat: British Gen Alphas are listening to CDs and vinyl

Nearly half of Generation Alpha are turning to physical music formats, according to new research from Key Production.

Gen Alpha : Music : Media

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Social media star Kai Cenat launches Streamer University

Twitch sensation Kai Cenat has launched Streamer University, a weekend-long experience for aspiring creators to collaborate, learn and produce cont...

Media : Entertainment : Education

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De Beers to close its lab-grown diamond jewellery brand

De Beers Group has announced the closure of Lightbox, its lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, signalling a strategic retreat from the synthetic jewe...

Luxury : Sustainability : Jewellery

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Stat: Financial mansplaining endures for a majority of British women

Gender bias in money matters is pushing British women out of financial conversations, according to new research commissioned by digital wealth mana...

Finance : Diversity : Inclusion

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Avanade Intelligent Garden gives trees a voice at Chelsea Flower Show

This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show invites visitors to interact with AI-enabled trees in the Avanade Intelligent Garden.

Technology : Nature : Sustainability