Many of the most advanced mathematical concepts we have today have very humble origins. And this is arguably no more demonstrable than in the case of graph theory, which emerged from a simple problem of crossing a few bridges. The story of the Seven Bridges of Königsberg saw the progress...
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So, while the Nintendo Wii has become something of a joke in the gaming community, only fit for the occasional retro game of Mario Kart or Guitar Hero, there are some genuinely relaxing experiences I found and still return to when times are stressful. Among the best are the Endless Ocean...
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Giles explores how mental health has been represented in American comedy, with the growing trope of depicting therapy on screen. Does this do justice to the reality of those suffering from mental health problems?
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Recent years have been tough on traditional high street retailers – many of whom have faced big losses or have been forced into administration. The number of people visiting UK shops fell by 6% in March to its lowest recorded level since 2010. The high street was the area which...
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It has always seemed odd to me how little art is made about students, considering how many young people are going through this odyssey. Other than Channel 4’s Fresh Meat, the process of sticking 18-22-year-olds all together usually many miles away from their parents, ripe as it is for drama...
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A study by the University of Harvard and other universities in the US revealed that pupils who undertake exams in hotter weather perform less well.
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Researchers from the University of Lincoln have recently presented the findings of a study which has concluded that gendered stereotypes can be found in the Mr Men and Little Miss books. The findings have since been discussed in the media and led to many claiming the books are ‘sexist’. When I saw...
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Warwick students voted in favour of all four motions proposed at the All Student Meeting in the Student’s Union (SU) Atrium that took place at 5pm on the 21 May.
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Ellie King took to Twitter last week to complain of academic bias in the marking of an essay on Anne Boleyn, after having received feedback which criticised her work as “misogynist”.
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Jessie Kolvin explains the possibility of our solar system having a new member - a theoretical Super-Earth, as scientists set out to find Planet Nine.
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As Joe Root slumped to his knees fielding at silly mid-on, one image depicted the sorry state of English test cricket better than any words. The test team is broken, and will be for a very long time. Root looked broken, devoid of any ideas; he was rightly embarrassed at the...
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Using layers of serious confrontation is not always the most accessible way to talk about social issues and conflicts. That is why the latest Warwick Rep Theatre Company production, The Televangelist, succeeded in winning over the audience. Written by Katie Stockton, the play is full of witty and memorable lines...
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2011 gave us Gnomeo & Juliet, the re-telling of the classic Shakespearean play ‘Romeo and Juliet’, and 2018 is not one to disappoint. Enter Sherlock Gnomes. While both these films have A-list voices and bring famous works of literature to a younger audience, the gnome franchise is one ‘gnomebody’ (am...
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