All by Emma Martin

Barista drones?

Coffee is generally considered the lifeblood of most offices. Many of us can’t focus without a morning brew, only after which things start to pull into focus and the day ahead can begin….

Mobike launch electric bikes

Chinese bike sharing firm Mobike is the world’s most successful bike sharing company, serving over 200 million riders with over nine million bikes in cities as diverse as London, Tokyo and Milan….

Carrots and concrete

When you think of root vegetables the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t strength, even after a cursory battle trying to chop a sweet potato….

Airbnb comes under scrutiny

New research showing that the number of landlords with over 10 Airbnb homes listed in London has risen by 8.4% year-on-year has sparked fresh criticism for the holiday accommodation rental giant….

Could AI doctors save an NHS in crisis?

As the NHS continues to struggle under the burden of a growing population, budget cuts and staff shortages, news that health service provider Babylon Health believes that it has created Artificial Intelligence that could one day replace GP’s is certainly news to take notice of….

Harley-Davidson change lane

This week the news that the well-loved American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson is going to slow down its production in the USA has sparked a response from US President Donald Trump….

Gaming disorder is officially recognised as a mental condition

This week, after much debate, The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially classified ‘gaming disorder’ as a mental condition. The new classification, outlined in the WHO’s latest International Statistical Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) has resulted in a few raised eyebrows from other health professionals after being published on Monday the 18th June….

Broccoli coffee: the latest hipster food fad?

It seems like every other week there is a new hipster food trend that sweeps across Instagram. From charcoal burger buns to unicorn anything, smoothie bowls to sushi burritos, and pizzas’ covered in glitter – the world has been exposed to some pretty weird stuff, and it seems like things are set to get even weirder as Australia’s federal government agency for scientific research has entered the arena….

Viagogo or Vianono?

Secondary ticketing websites have long stirred emotion in music fans. Being given a second chance to see your favourite band after you missed out after getting up at 9am just to have tickets sell out in seconds is great, sure, but practically needing to take out a small mortgage for a couple of hours of fun has become more than an annoyance for many….

Save the bees

A new ban on insecticides agreed by the European Union has been agreed in a bid to save bees. The ban comes after a report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) showed that neonicotinoids pose a high risk to the population of wild bees and honey bees….