// Skyscrapers, the symbol of the modern city, have been around for over a century. Rising higher than ever in the past 50 years, they are making the most of land values in buzzing and overcrowded cities. Despite the challenging economic climate, this year saw the unveiling of the tallest Europe’s building, ...
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While campaigners in Sweden are petitioning to change the definition of ‘nerd’ from 'simple-minded and laughable person' to something more positive, a question arises - have the words ‘nerd’ and ‘geek’ lost their derogatory connotations? When we say ‘geek’ these days, we tend to think of Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Steve ...
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// Previously on Labs we have asked your opinion on whether nudity was a taboo in Britain. Most of you said it was indeed a taboo subject that ashamed the vast majority of people. Now, the subject of nudity has been brought back to the public eye. A recent portrait ...
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As the spookiest time of the year is just round the corner, we asked Labs participants to tell us what movies make them sit forward, jump back, scream and, eventually, hide behind the pillows. We compiled a list of Top 10 favourite horror films, so you chill-lovers can enjoy the ...
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A recent article in the BBC News Magazine quoted writer Ngahuia Te Awekotuku saying that her facial tattoo defined her as a person, whilst also being an expression of ‘beauty and belonging’ that she is proud to bear. On the other hand, Brendan O’Neill wrote in the Telegraph that tattooed ...
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Nudity has been a topical issue of late in the press, with two photographs of Prince Harry causing controversy, alongside the repeated convictions of the naked rambler Stephen Gough. We asked Labs participants whether they thought nudity was a taboo subject in the United Kingdom and the general perception of ...
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Do you post under your real name online? According to Mashable, video-uploading hub YouTube is attempting to inspire a shift towards just that by encouraging its users to post comments and videos under their full, real name. Or, if that option really doesn’t appeal, to at least register why it ...
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The World Shakespeare Festival kicked off on April 23 – the playwright’s birth/death date – with a programme to celebrate how the ‘world’s playwright’ shaped English literature, language, art and culture, and how his writing, imagery and allegory thrives still. Half the world’s children studies Shakespeare at some point, according ...
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Google recently released a promotional video for a futuristic new product: the ‘augmented reality’ goggles. While the internet giant has not said when the goggles would be available to consumers, there are reports that a few of its competitors are working on similar products. To find out what you thought ...
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It’s finally here – the fifth and last instalment of our week-long series revealing what you think of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Whether you are planning on taking part in the festivities this bank holiday weekend, or steering clear, we invited you to tell us how you are marking the ...
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