When Nightmares come for you — It had been hundreds of years since any human had lived on the ground. There were legends the elders would tell around the firepit, late at night when the dark crept in and listened. Legends about the time before, when mankind walked the earth fearlessly, sure in their mastery of…

Is it just a toy for gamers or a technology that is transforming industries? — The use of virtual reality is best known for gaming platforms, but it also has a growing market in technology, education, travel, and more, with demand rising each year. Reports estimate the global market size will reach $435.36 billion by 2030, with training, research, and medical needs fuelling this growth. …

Would you destroy everything for a chance at freedom? — The solar winds were howling like banshees. Bree shivered, her thoughts on the tales her grandmother used to tell when she was a child. The oxygen level warning light on the dark panel to her left flickered and went out. The pod was moving purely on momentum now, the low…

The many benefits of re-reading — I have a comfort book and I read it whenever I’m feeling particularly stressed or upset, or sometimes just because I want to. When I’m not reading it, the paperback sits in pride of place on my bookshelf where I can see it easily. This book has been everywhere with…

Why I refuse to let it be a negative — I am a single mother and I’m proud of it. There’s still a surprising amount of prejudice against single mothers. You hear comments like ‘couldn’t hold on to her man’ or ‘trying to trap a man with a baby’. …

How far would you go to protect your child? — We share a fluffy blanket, snuggled on the couch. Little head on my chest, dandelion fluff hair tickling my nose, tiny hand gripping mine. I revel in this perfect moment, the struggle of the past years melting away as I feel with every fibre of my being. The house around…

Will Elon Musk’s new program succumb to the darkness? — Eight months after adding his name to an open letter asking AI labs to pause the training of AI systems over concerns about the risks to society, Elon Musk has released his own chatbot called Grok. …

An inventory of a lost life — The cards are the first to go into the box. The delicate edgings, pastel colours and well wishes for the future sit together in an uneven tower. Next is the guestbook with its lace trim. The puffy cover is soft under my fingers as I flick through the pages, words…

Is this an unrealised solution? — Think about it: as parents with younger children, you spend a large amount of time arguing with a small version of yourself that doesn’t see the need for clean teeth, clothes or bedtimes. My negotiation skills are only getting stronger as my son gets older. Now, he wants to know…