News Russia is rolling out a new facial recognition system named Orwell by Rachel Daniel It seems that the classic George Orwell novel, 1984, though intended to be a warning, has actually become more of a muse. According to Russian business publication Vedomosti, new facial recognition technology…
News This just in: Destiny’s Child might be making a comeback by Rachel Daniel Powerhouse girl group Destiny’s Child are reportedly in talks for a reunion tour, marking three decades since their music career began. Powerhouse trio Destiny’s Child, comprised of all-star lineup Beyonce…
News The stats are in: parents have cancelled the name Karen by Rachel Daniel If, when you hear the name Karen, your mind races to a white, overly entitled, middle-aged woman – it seems you are not alone. According to Babynames.com, parents are no…
Film and TV News King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard release ‘RATTY’ doco for charity by Rachel Daniel Melbourne prog-rock legends King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have just released another film, RATTY, with all proceeds going towards Indigenous charities in Australia. The 28-minute film documents the making of the…
News The Arctic Circle has just recorded its hottest-ever day at 38 degrees by Rachel Daniel A small town in Siberia called Verkhoyansk reached a record-breaking temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) last Saturday. This staggering temperature was 32 degrees above normal high temperatures…
Film and TV News Michael Keaton in talks to return as Batman in ‘The Flash’ by Rachel Daniel Michael Keaton is currently in negotiations with Warner Bros to reprise his role as Batman for DC’s upcoming The Flash movie. He last played the caped crusader Bruce Wayne in Tim Burton’s…
News New research reveals hummingbirds can see colours humans can’t even imagine by Rachel Daniel A new experiment has revealed that thanks to the addition of an extra cone in their eye, hummingbirds can observe colours that the human cannot. According to researchers, wildlife with…
News Scientists estimate that there are 36 contactable alien civilisations in the Milky Way by Rachel Daniel A new study has scientists estimating that the Milky Way contains 36 contactable alien civilisations. According to research published in The Astrophysical Journal on Monday, 36 was deemed the most likely…
News It’s official: new study confirms young people are having way less sex by Rachel Daniel A new study conducted in the US is showing that young people are having way less sex compared to previous generations. The research has shown that not only are the dry…
News The Beatles’ Penny Lane could be renamed due to potential slave trade link by Rachel Daniel Liverpool’s iconic Penny Lane, famously immortalised by The Beatles, is at risk of being renamed if allegations of its links to notorious 18th century slave trader James Penny are proven true….
News US Supreme Court protects LGBTQ workers from discrimination in landmark ruling by Rachel Daniel In a historic ruling, the US Supreme Court has decided that workers can no longer be fired on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The 6-3 decision,…
News ‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic claims he’ll be “dead in 2-3 months” by Rachel Daniel Tiger King star Joe Exotic has penned a letter stating that he will be dead in two to three months, as he is not receiving the medical treatment he requires…
News Studio Ghibli have announced their next feature film, ‘Aya to Majo’ by Rachel Daniel Studio Ghibli have announced that their upcoming feature film Aya to Majo (Aya and The Witch) is set to release later this year. The film was initially scheduled to premiere…
