The claim that Gen-Z will be the last generation to see fireflies is trending on TikTok. These bugs do face environmental issues and declining numbers, but fireflies are not disappearing just yet. Fireflies, or lightning bugs, are insects known for their illuminating abdomen. Appearing on every continent except for Antarctica, they light up to communicate and attract mates.From catching and releasing these creatures during hot summer nights to reading about them in picture books, or watching the...

In recent years, many influencers have threaded travel content into their regular routine. As they seek to commodify their adventures, however, many have disrespected cultural norms, disrupted local communities, and contributed to the growing problem of overtourism. Today, social media overtourism has become a significant issue, affecting popular destinations worldwide.In December 2017, YouTuber Logan Paul uploaded a now-deleted video of what appeared to be a suicide victim in Japan. After the i...

Around the world, LGBTQ+ characters in movies, shows, and books are routinely censored and removed. This kind of erasure forces queer communities to stay in the dark, fueling prejudice and violence that affects people even beyond the screen. As long as queer media censorship continues to persist, LGBTQ+ communities will stay ostracized and invisible. In November 2024, Netflix released season two of Arcane. The popular show, based on video game League of Legends, features a queer relationship bet...