Go vegan because capitalism exploits animals, not because eating them is wrong
With veganism on the rise and entire supermarket aisles now dedicated to veggie and vegan food ranges, it’s a good time to consider what…
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The surprising academic origins of memes
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Instagram is making you a worse tourist
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Trillions of cigarette butts are littered each year and it’s damaging environment
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Ancient Tattooing in Polynesia: World’s oldest toolkit found in Tonga
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Brutalism in Tangier, Morocco’s most artistic city
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Tea and Heroin with a Tribal Chief in Al Qaeda Territory
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Collage art and activism in Chile: Instagram posts building on the legacy of Latin American ‘mail art’
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Democracy in the Animal Kingdom. Read how animals vote to make group decisions
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Toilet graffiti: secrets, support and solidarity in the women’s restroom
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Nigeria’s depleting fish stocks may pose a threat to regional security
Sometime in the next year or two, Nigeria will become the seventh country to reach a population of 200m or more. It is still…
AI is acquiring a sense of smell that can detect illnesses in human breath
Artificial intelligence (AI) is best known for its ability to see (as in driverless cars) and listen (as in Alexa and other home assistants)….
How African American folklore saved the cultural memory and history of slaves
All over the world, community stories, customs and beliefs have been passed down from generation to generation. This folklore is used by elders to…
Tsepo: A Feature
It’s 3:30 PM when I see him whizzing into the terrace behind Oosterbar on his bike, one hand on the handlebars and the other…
Amsterdam Dance Event 2018 Guide
In 2018 ADE continues to expand it’s influence in all sectors of electronic music with more venues and artists booked than ever before. From…
Aretha Franklin: sublime soul diva whose voice inspired the civil rights movement
It is no coincidence that two of Aretha Franklin’s celebrated contemporaries who travelled to Detroit to see the singer in the last stages of…
Dirty Art: Residencies Down on the Farm
You might not expect to find an artist residency amid the marshland of Georgia’s lowcountry. But housed in a 1960s ranch house situated between…
Best of September: Meakusma Festival, 7 – 9 September, Eupen
The party organisers, curators and record label Meakusma return for the third iteration of their eponymous festival. Taking place in Meakusma’s hometown of Eupen in…
Humans now drive evolution on Earth, both creating and destroying species
When scientists examine the impact of humans on the planet, the focus is mainly on the extinction of species. But increasingly researchers are looking…
Death and Extinction of the Bees
Scientists have recently reported that mass extinctions of marine animals may soon be occurring at alarmingly rapid rates than previously projected due to pollution, rising water…
Best of August: STRAF_WERK 2018
Keeping up with the tradition of bringing the best of electronic music, STRAF_WERK 2018 is set to happen at Blijburg Aan Zee on 18th August. Seasoned…
Can eating less meat really tackle climate change?
With the food system accounting for up to a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, anything that reduces its impact will make a big…
Summer Jukebox Series #02
Another masterful mix from the master chief, Will Dekeunink. When he’s not handling artists, managing events, and providing production support for Amsterdam clubs and…
Who are the Women of Quiverfull?
“Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full…
