Art marketplace Artfinder today publishes a report drawing attention to the differences in representation between the high-end art world and its own marketplace, where the gender balance of artists is almost equal. In the high end art world, just 1 of the top 100 lots sold at auction in 2015 was by a woman, and none of the top ten richest living artists are women. By contrast, women on Artfinder sell nearly 40% more art, they sell their work 16%...

Britain is teetering on the edge of a silent crisis as people are been overworked to dangerous levels. A new study has found millions of employees are so tired at work they are unable to do their job safely, with pressure to meet demanding targets, work being too intense and a shortage of proper breaks are among the key reasons for workers being so shattered. David Carter, from Accident Advice Helpline, who commissioned the study, described the statistics as "really worrying",...

Brewed: Amsterdam, Netherlands Strength: 6% ABV Heavily inspired by the often forgotten history of Dutch brewing, using herbs, spices and fruits brought home by Dutch sailors, Lowlander Beer use botanicals during the brewing process of all of their beers. Named after the literal meaning of The Netherlands (‘Low Lands’), the brewery source all of their botanicals, herbs and spices from Jacob Hooy, the oldest spice store in Amsterdam and intend to ‘create great tasting beers which are full of both character and...

Opening Notes The Momentums are available in a variety of hardware compatibility options (I am testing a set configured for Samsung Galaxy devices), most likely to pair up with the inline three-button remote (volume, pause and built-in mic). All music audio tests were carried out using Spotify for mobile and desktop. Sound Quality As expected from the Momentum range the bass performance on the in-ear model is powerful. Out of the box it’s clear that balance and clarity took precedence...

Review By Anna Power The rough poetry of a no frills easyjet flight could not be in starker contrast to the tranquil, sumptuous streets of Paris’ Latin Quarter and the urban-chic boutique hotel La Lanterne, nestled neatly within its winding cobbled streets. Peppered with independent bookshops, art house cinemas and Parisian markets, it’s impossible not to be swept off your feet by the sheer romance of this most picturesque, effortlessly cool part of Paris. La Lanterne could almost be missed,...

Kyla Mandel Editor of Desmog UK has been investigating the hidden contriving between shady fossil fuel lobbyists, prominent climate deniers, secretive think tanks, false news propagandists and government figures to subvert the unprecedented global consensus to tackle climate change of the Paris Agreement signed last year to achieve a crucial reduction in global warming. Let’s face it, Donald Trump could pull out of the Paris climate deal any day now and the UK could soon be left without any European environmental regulation...

First-born children are more likely to do better at school because parents pay them more attention, according to new research. The extra focus gives them an "edge" over younger brothers and sisters and higher IQs - as early as the age of one. Researchers found the eldest child outperformed siblings in thinking skills after receiving more "mental stimulation". Advantages started from just after birth to three years old. The differences were highlighted in language, reading, maths and comprehension abilities. As subsequent...

This is the shocking moment a foul-mouthed thug launched a flying kick at train staff – after he refused to pay £2.20 for a ticket. Elliot Nash, 32, told employees on London Midland’s Bournville to Northfield, Birmingham, service to “f**k off” after refusing to cough up for the fare. He branded a member of staff a “grass” and said “what a s**t job you do, going collect tickets” during the incident which was caught on a manager’s body camera. The...

This is the shocking moment a vicious brawl erupts between huntsmen and protesters – leaving one animal rights activist with a fractured SKULL. The horrific footage shows a protester being confronted by a man dressed in hunting gear before two others attack him on the ground, leaving him with blood pouring from his face. Saboteurs claim they were staging a peaceful protest at a meet of the Cheldon Buckhounds, who were out with their dogs, before they were attacked. The...