In recent weeks coverage of Arsenal has gone from revolution to crisis and back to revolution again. But underneath the media narrative, there has been a decisive shift in Mikel Arteta’s tactics, with the Arsenal manager opting to play with a back three. While its inherent fluidity means it is...
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In July last year, the German-Russian Spektr-RG satellite was launched into orbit. On board it carries all of the equipment necessary to act as a cutting edge, high-energy observatory and now it has returned an X-ray scan of the Universe covering the entire sky. This instrument is known as eROSITA...
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Ria Colamazza reviews the BBC comedy-drama 'I May Destroy You', reflecting on its unique way of tackling sensitive issues, while praising the many crucial discussions the show opens up to its viewers.
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While taking exams and writing my assessed essays during the COVID-19 pandemic, it became clear to me that some of the ways we are assessed are completely outdated. Sat in my room filling in the answers to open-book maths exams, I never felt like I was doing maths. It felt...
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The river Thames makes a loop southwards and its width narrows to 730m. Here, on a mist-filled morning in June 1948, 40km downstream from London bridge lies Port Tilbury, the SS Empire Windrush sailed in to dock. 492 people from the West Indies were on board, coming to England from the...
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Illustrations don't just belong in children's books - they enhance the reading experience for adults too and Rhys Clarke tells us why
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It's undoubtedly true that fewer people have accessed the health services that they need down to the pandemic. Emma Wilkes explores the dangers surrounding reduced access to emergency contraception.
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Female athletes are often subject to disturbing scrutiny. Her body is judged, shamed and sexualised. There is no escaping the fact that appearance will always be rigorously monitored in disciplined competitive sports. An athlete’s kit should be held to a certain standard, but it becomes problematic when concerns about a...
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Historian David Starkey has resigned from his position at Cambridge University following allegations of racism.
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The government has announced the latest easing of England’s lockdown, with gyms, pools, leisure centres and outdoor sport all set to reopen this month. UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden urged people to “work out to help out”. Outdoor pools will be allowed to reopen from Saturday 11 July, while indoor...
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As lockdown regulations begin to ease, Hannah Drew considers why some may feel apprehensive about a return to the new 'normal'.
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Issy Van Der Velde reviews the remaster of the classic Spongebob game!
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It can be difficult to attract tourists but Lithuania knows the way to their hearts: through their stomachs.
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