Meet the four people who have volunteered for the first manned mission to Mars and plan on staying there… forever. Is it for fame, or is it for their genuine interest in the unknown? In this video made by the Guardian, we find out what would make someone forgo all they have on earth to chase history.

February 9th, 2015 marks the six month anniversary of the murder of 18 year old Michael Brown by officer Darren Wilson. Wilson fired a total of six shots – Brown was unarmed. In the aftermath of the shooting the Ferguson grand jury found Wilson not guilty. While this case highlights both the epidemic of gun violence in America as well as focuses in on police brutality, what it truly underscores is the current state of race relations – a state entrenched in white supremacist values and structures.

In awareness of the beauty and diversity of animals in the world, Artist Máximo Riera has designed a collection of chairs in the biological likeness of various animals. From the detailing of the skin of the Hippopotamus Chair to the curved horn of the Beetle Chair, the collection demonstrates the beauty in nature while creating a striking visual display with a practical application.

In the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo shooting, which left 12 people dead, the hashtag #jesuischarlie enveloped the internet. The attack, which took place in the Paris office of the satirical newspaper, was allegedly a response to the consistent profane imagery of the prophet Mohammed, construed under the guise of satire.