With human activities releasing more carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere than natural processes can remove, new analysis has shed light on the number of extra trees that cities around the world would need to neutralise their carbon footprint. Picterra, a leading cloud-native geospatial AI platform, has used its technology to visualise tree coverage in over 25 of the world’s most iconic cities, before analysing external data to estimate their CO2 emissions and the number of trees and the amount of space that it estimates would be required to offset the equivalent carbon. London would have to make room for another 1,330 Hyde…
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Half a months’ average UK salary sat in cupboards ready to be cashed in – Households could bank a windfall between £1,300 and £6,330 by reselling unused tech There are currently 880 million unused working electrical items gathering dust in the UK – 31 per household on average. “Incredible untapped opportunity to earn extra cash equivalent to over half a months’ average UK salary.” Unwanted items could be worth between £1,304 and £6,331 if sold through re-selling sites such as Gumtree and eBay. Now is the perfect time to sell your unused electricals, or unwanted electrical Christmas gifts, to help…
As winter finally comes to a close, chilly Brits are defrosting and turning their focus to dusting down their houses and getting ready for the warmer months, with searches for “spring cleaning” set to peak earlier this year. While house-proud homeowners will be glowing with pride at their spotless abode, one corner of life is consistently forgotten – the web browser. With the internet being an essential service and just as key to daily life as the rest of the home, messy browsers and tabs, cluttered desktops, outdated files, and ageing machinery are piling up and in desperate need of…
Jobs that didn’t exist a decade ago in social media, app development and virtual reality to become mainstream 42% of kids want a career that will positively impact society over a bumper pay packet ‘Jobs for life’ and 9-5 working hours to disappear Ambitious kids expect to be working in new-age tech careers, have fully flexible roles and bosses with a strong social conscience, according to new research from GoHenry, the prepaid debit card and financial education app for kids aged 6-18. The insights into kids’ predictions on the future of work – gathered from nearly 480,000 UK GoHenry customers and…
A plethora of lucky tracks have hit the jackpot decades after their debut thanks to films and TV shows, with TikTok as a powerful catalyst in propelling songs from yesteryear to unprecedented heights. Inspired, the experts at BonusFinder examined search volumes for a series of coveted soundtracks, both a month before and after the release of the associated movie or series, to unveil the songs that enjoyed the biggest comeback, and the tunes reaping the most benefits by delving into potential royalty earnings on Spotify. 15 oldies making the BIGGEST comeback thanks to film and TV Rank Song Artist Movie/TV show No. of TikTok videos Global Monthly Search…
Caption: The crews for the 2024 Gemini Boat Race will be unveiled at a public event for the first time in history at the iconic Battersea Power Station on Wednesday 13th March 2024. Credit: BRCL/The Boat Race (left) and Peter Landers (right) The Boat Race Company is delighted to announce that the crews for the highly-anticipated 2024 Gemini Boat Race will be unveiled during a public event at the iconic Battersea Power Station on Wednesday 13th March at 7:30pm. The announcement comes as the university boat clubs of Cambridge and Oxford approach the final stages of their preparations for the latest installment in one of the…
Technology has reshaped the way we form relationships, and as if the dating landscape wasn’t hard enough to navigate already, it’s becoming increasingly tricky to distinguish between a real life prince charming and a well-crafted AI. The experts at AIPRM surveyed over 6,000 US respondents on the use of AI in their dating profiles, and have offered some key tips to help you distinguish the subtle nuances between AI and human interactions. Key Findings from the Survey: A total of more than six million US adults (1.9%) admitted to using AI in their dating profiles in 2023. Surprisingly, AI use in dating is most prevalent…
Spacemade, the B-Corp organisation ahead of the curve in designing and curating exceptional workspace offerings, has today opened its doors to its brand-new and exclusive location, ‘Elmtree’, based in the heart of highly desirable Marylebone Village. In partnership with The Howard de Walden Estate and in one of London’s most sought-after locations, Elmtree at 34 and 36 Queen Anne Street is a unique townhouse style office group aimed at small to medium sized businesses and those looking to elevate their coworking experience. Spacemade goes against the grain of other co-working groups by offering its members a truly bespoke offering, so…
February sees the highest number of workers call in sick Over half of Brits fake sickness to enjoy a day off work Employers reveal the worst excuses for calling in sick Over half of Brits (56%) revealed they have ‘pulled a sickie’, just to enjoy a relaxing day off work. Research shows that businesses pay 5.6 billion per year for sick days, with absence rates hitting 7.8 days in the UK last year on average. As 350,000 employees are expected to call in sick in February – the highest month of the year – Furniture At Work has revealed the ten major…
Elondi – East London Dining and luxury skin and hair care brand APPELLES have teamed up to offer a fabulous luncheon, massage, and gift package for lucky mums this Mother’s Day. Take the lift to the glamorous third floor lobby of Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford (one of the world’s *best new hotels of 2023), and head to the Elondi – East London Dining for a celebratory Mother’s Day experience. Famous for its excellence in East London dining, executive chef Alessandro Femino has prepared a special set menu, of either two or three courses, showcasing the finest ingredients from some of London’s…