Discord’s possible acquisition would be detrimental to its users
Microsoft is rumoured to be interested in buying Discord, Sidney Pycroft argues this would be detrimental to the existing user base and the gaming community.
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We must look beyond the bounds of science in our recovery from the pandemic
Hong Kong has recently been struggling to vaccinate its citizens – not due to a lack of vaccines or because of their accessibility, but because there is a short supply of trust. Alienation from their own government, due to encroachments by China and doubt over Chinese-produced vaccines such as the...
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Industrial action ‘likely’ over USS pension cuts
More strike action over cuts to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is “odds-on”, according to experts.
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A clash of the titans: Verstappen vs Hamilton
Prior to the first Grand Prix of the season, it appeared that, for the first time in a number of years, competition was returning to Formula 1. Mercedes, and Lewis Hamilton in particular, have dominated for seven years, with their car far superior to any competitors. This year, however, it...
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What are the consequences of light pollution?
The issue of light pollution is a topic that often received attention in science classes due to the damage it caused the environment on a regular basis. It is now normal for some form of light to always be present. It is not exclusive to the casinos of Las Vegas...
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Is Sir Ian McKellen too old to play Hamlet?
Reece Goodall queries whether Sir Ian McKellen is too old to play Hamlet and discusses the issues of age-blind casting in the world of theatre.
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Was the TV coverage of Prince Philip’s death excessive?
In light of the controversy concerning the blanket coverage of Prince Philip's death, Reece Goodall chronicles the backlash and questions whether the approach taken by terrestrial TV in commemorating the royal's death was justified.
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Rachael Blackmore triumphs in the Grand National
This year’s Grand National differed in many ways to what we’d consider the norm. The crowds, usually baying and shouting as their horse pounded toward the finish line, were absent. The punters and bookies, who would normally be lining the race-track, had been forced online. But, most significantly, the race...
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Elite Series: Coventry Blaze weather the Storm to claim 4-3 victory
The Coventry Blaze fought tooth and nail as they saw out a 4-3 victory over the Manchester Storm, despite enduring periods of dominance from Ryan Finnerty’s side. Shane Owen put in a magnificent shift for the Blaze, making 55 saves to keep his team in the lead. Although Manchester began...
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Why ‘Chernobyl’ deserves all the hype it received
Sophia Stanford expresses why 'Chernobyl' is worthy of every bit of praise it received when it aired.
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Scientists look to redefine the length of a second
Everyone needs to know the time, right? Getting the time right is important for countless parts of our society, and it’s so integral that there is a time standard for the world, governed by atomic clocks. You may not think there was much to say about the second, but a...
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Is it too soon for pandemic fiction?
Lucy Carter explores the possibility of pandemic fiction, questioning whether it'll be popular with readers, or if it's too soon to be publishing books that feature COVID-19.
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The charm of pub food
With pubs opening soon, Reece Goodall discusses the charm of pub food.
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