Stephanie Courtney looks at what makes Love Island a better form of reality TV than most other reality shows - the enormously popular ITV show seems to have the power to bring Britain together
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Jessie Kolvin explores new research which links obesity to 12 cancers, five more than previously thought, and what action is being taken by the government to improve public health.
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A study has found that economics or medicine graduates at universities in the UK are most likely to gain the largest financial benefits from their degrees, exceeding private school students or students from wealthy backgrounds.
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The Apple Pay function on my phone recently broke while I was paying for my lunch, and I was forced to search for my wallet and pull out my debit card. This simple act of putting my card into the machine and punching in my pin felt disturbingly archaic. Apart...
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Star Wars is an inescapable franchise. Even before Disney bought the rights and started shuffling out movies every year, or in the case of this year’s Solo every few months the merchandise was a part of our lives. The shelves have never been lacking for action figures, discourse over whether...
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The classics of literature: books which are destined to be studied by an Oxbridge Literature student in their long study hours and stress-fuelled nightmares. Books which are for the most part free or at the very least very cheap on Kindle. Books which will haunt every lover of reading until...
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Andrew Beale explores the potential of a DNA test which could help identify and diagnose men with highest-risk of developing prostate cancer.
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With the rise of internet-based television services and a wealth of television shows all vying for our attention, it is often difficult to make the choice of what new television show is worth dedicating time to - does 'memeability' make it easier to pick?
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The University of Bolton’s vice-chancellor is accused of “lacking self-awareness” after it was revealed that he was awarded a £66,000 pay rise last year. The rise pushed Holmes’ total pay up to the national average for vice-chancellors, despite Bolton being a smaller institution.
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Afua Hirsch’s new book ‘Brit(ish) on Race, Identity and Belonging’ highlights the recent identity crisis that Britain has been thrown into as it copes with the decision to leave the European Union, as well as issues of multiculturalism and Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish nationalisms. Does leaving the EU change...
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The UK’s vote to leave the EU in June 2016 has had impacts that permeate every aspect of British life. Two years later, with negotiations ongoing and debates still being held about what Brexit should be, the political climate is turbulent and uncertain. The arts are no exception; a wealth...
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Abi Parsons rounds up all the must-have tech for this summer, whether you're traveling or starting a new job - you'll need these!
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Durham University students have protested against an increase in rent in regards to university-owned accommodation. Durham University Students’ Union has stated that fees have continued to increase from approximately £4,854 in the year 2010-2011 to £7,171 following this academic year. News of this comes following an earlier discussion in which...
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