The human interest in the miniature seems to stem from a natural and potentially biological predisposition to finding small things cute. Puppies, babies, even toys and stuffed animals are often labelled as adorable. Let’s take a look at how this fascination with the miniature translates into the art world. Alongside...
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F1: The Movie is an adrenaline-packed summer blockbuster, well-timed to encourage further engagement with Formula One, which has already gained more traction over the past few years. However, its focus on the sport brings expectations of realism which Hollywood has not necessarily realised. The film stars Brad Pitt as Sonny...
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With the recent launch of Tesla’s robotaxis, the safety of self-driving cars has been called into question once again. Despite research suggesting that autonomous vehicles can be safer than human-driven cars, these new Tesla taxis highlight the limitations of driverless vehicles. After Tesla’s robotaxis were tested in Austin, Texas on...
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The Austrian GP was predicted to be intense, and it certainly lived up to expectations. The chaos began as early as Carlos Sainz’s retirement before the first lap, and saw Lando Norris take first place in the 11th race of the season. Sainz was unable to start the race, with...
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In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the number of influencers branching out into podcasts. Although only 22% of internet users spend some of their time listening to podcasts, an overwhelming 92.7% of these internet users are on some form of social media. This places influencers in...
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Although they can be overlooked at times, fashion choices are an integral part of films, often bearing a strong influence on not just film visuals, but also their narratives. Wardrobe choices are clear expressions of character and identity, enabling costume designers to harness fashion choices to highlight certain aspects of...
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This year’s Met Gala, hosted on May 5 2025, raised a record-breaking $31 million for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. The Costume Institute is an integral part of fashion, playing a role in both showcasing and influencing fashion trends. The Met Gala, formally called The Costume Institute Benefit,...
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The FIA, the governing body for motorsport around the world, is further clamping down on the bodywork flexibility of F1 cars, with the regulations announced having the potential to impact the F1 grid and driver rankings. A wing’s flexibility affects the aerodynamics of the car; it can reduce drag on...
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Netflix’s new series, F1: The Academy premieres on 28 May with a new focus on female drivers in Formula One. Each episode of this seven-part docuseries will focus on one of the seven race weekends of the 2024 Formula One Academy season, which was won by Abbi Pulling, an Alpine-supported...
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The vast increase in students relying on AI for university work and assessments has led to concerns about the disproportionately small number of students sanctioned for breach of rules. According to a survey by the Higher Education Policy Institute, over 90% of undergraduate students attending Russell Group universities use AI large...
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Our outgoing Editorial Board for 2024–25 bid farewell, and describe their final thoughts about their time with The Boar.
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Job cuts are becoming an increasing threat to university staff. Recently, many universities, including Russell Group members Cardiff and Durham, have been making large numbers of staff redundant. The axing of courses has become more common, giving a new voice to the well-established discussion and debate about which degrees are...
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London Fashion Week has been a staple week in the calendar since its creation in 1984, when Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher held a reception at 10 Downing Street for London Fashion Week designers. Since the 2025 London Fashion Week came to a close on February 24, let’s take a look...
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