Food in 2050: bacon grown on blades of grass and bioreactor chicken nuggets

One way or another, our diet is going to be transformed. But will it be better or worse for us and the planet?

Extreme makeup: how the girls and boys of Generation Z created a huge new subculture

Many young people now spend hours in their bedrooms, perfecting extraordinarily intricate looks to put up online

The rise of digital fitness: can the new wave of high-intensity home workouts replace the gym?

You can now have personal trainers in your headphones, or set up a mirror that beams classes into your home. The options are limitless. But can they ever beat the camaraderie of working out with other people?

The curated ear: why delicate, decorative piercings are the new tattoos

Multiple piercings make a strong fashion statement, and are less of a commitment than getting inked. But do you know your antitragus from your conch?

‘They can sell anything’: how the Kardashians changed fashion

As sales at Topshop and Asos fall, ultra-low-cost online retailers are booming. What’s behind their rise? The global fashion juggernaut of the Kardashians