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The economy won’t buzz without bees

Barry B. Benson fought for the rights of bees in 2007, only to find that a world without bees can lead to disastrous consequences (if you haven’t watched Bee Movie, you should). For years, researchers have dedicated time to looking at bees, they’re actually the most studied creatures behind humans, and...
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By , Feb. 4, 2019

A nostalgic walk down Stardew Valley

The release of farming simulator Stardew Valley on iOS last October has been greeted with much excitement, earning $1m in its first three weeks, as Sensor Tower reports. The 8-bit game, first released in 2016 on Switch and PC, has successfully captured the hearts of casual gamers looking for a...
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By , Feb. 4, 2019

Books to escape the gloomy weather

As a remedy for the grey, gloomy weather the winter months bring, I have several literary candidates, each a sure way to alleviate the weight of the grey skies and spark hope in the heart. One solution which I find very effective is to indulge in pure escapism with a...
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By , Feb. 4, 2019

‘Generation Identity’ is a campaign of hate – but they need a right to speak

Last December, recruitment posters for a pan-European nationalist group named ‘Generation Identity’ appeared across Glasgow Caledonian University. Bearing the declaration, “You are not alone. Patriots walk among you. Join the patriotic revolution”, the posters formed a clear attempt at appealing to the so-called ‘silent majority’. They may have been taken...
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By , Feb. 4, 2019

Literature to inspire your travel bucket list

Literature has an amazing way of creating wanderlust with its elaborate descriptions of beautiful places inspiring readers to travel to the places featured in our favourite books. Whether it makes you want to go to Scotland or Thailand, we can definitely take our inspiration from literature. David Nicholls’ One Day...
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By , Feb. 3, 2019