This Month
Can you dance fast enough for the latest nightclub fad?
A lockdown trend is spreading across Europe, but it’s not for those with two left feet.
- Thomas Rogers
‘A robot from the future is getting married to a tram’
You never know what you’re going to get with artificial intelligence, says a prize-winning artist.
- Theo Chapman
Is this the most Gen Z degree ever?
An Irish university is enrolling students for the world’s first bachelor of arts in influencing.
- Maham Javaid
September
Are men obsessed with the Roman Empire? This viral trend suggests so
On TikTok, there’s a phenomenon of females asking males how often they think about the historic period. Try popping the question yourself, go on …
- Rachael Bolton
The world’s first artificial womb is on the way
US regulators may approve human trials of a new device that offers hope to the parents of preterm babies.
- Fiona Rutherford
The most popular museum on YouTube may surprise you
A collection of armoured vehicles on a once-secret military base “in the middle of nowhere” has got more video subscribers than the Louvre.
- Alex Marshall
- Music
- Ed Sheeran
How Oliver Anthony became a sudden superstar
The country singer has gone from living in a campervan to being a contender to perform at the Super Bowl within a month.
- Alister McMillan
World-first prize for AI-generated photos
A prize for the best photo-like image created by artificial intelligence is an Australian innovation.
- Theo Chapman
August
Is it OK to enjoy a podcast by people involved in a workplace scandal?
A new offering from hosts who lost their jobs on a top rating show present their potential audience with a moral dilemma.
- Rachael Bolton
Should you ‘LOL’ or ‘IJBOL’? Your online shorthand reveals your age
Surprisingly, Baby Boomer US Vice President Kamala Harris has become the face of a new generation’s expression of joy.
- Shirley Wang
Why people are flocking to Seoul for a treatment loved by CEOs
K-dramas have popularised personal colour analysis, a service that has been a staple for stylish Koreans for years.
- Sunny Kim
July
‘Girl dinners’ are going viral – but you probably already make them
What began as a meal for one effortlessly grows into a grazing platter to serve when friends visit.
- Silvana Franco
A new bar in Dubai is offering 30 types of ‘gourmet water’
It comes out of the tap before a microdosing system injects minerals to offer drinks to suit customers’ needs and moods.
- Nick El Hajj
Inflation takes the millilitres (but not flavour) out of martinis
The Americans and Brits have downsized their drinks as the cost of living climbs.
- Kate Krader
Inside a modernist marvel - Barbie’s Dreamhouse
The new film about the children’s doll has a strong mid-century design aesthetic, but Barbie has lived in a variety of Dreamhouse styles.
- Michael Bleby
June
Tour de France: Unchained is must-see for cycling fans (and noobs)
This eight-part series is the latest in a stream of slickly produced behind-the-scenes sports documentaries.
- Matt Teffer
The podcast with the story behind the stories you never read
For anyone who is fascinated by the world of media – or who just wants to know more about the stories that never made it to the world – this is a must-listen.
- Lauren Sams
Machine learning is breathing new life into forgotten books
Open Road markets older books with a technology that scrapes the internet for any mentions, then develops a marketing plan for pricing, promotions and searchability.
- Elizabeth A. Harris
May
Coming to a store near you ... bags made from lab-grown leather
British scientists have grown a 10cm square of animal skin by mimicking the molecular structure of real skin, a breakthrough that could avoid ethical pitfalls.
- Sarah Knapton
At 81, Martha Stewart becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit model
The American lifestyle icon made history when she posed for the magazine.
- Ella Ceron
