The greatest mistakes made by legendary scientists
In the spirit of freshers' week, Seven Standen explores the biggest blunders made by the greatest names in science.
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“Women can’t drive” is another outdated stereotype: the future of F1 is female
Following a summer of success for sportswomen — with the England team’s historic win at the UEFA European Women’s Championship, national excitement surrounding the female talent displayed at the Commonwealth Games, and the debut of the Le Tour de France Femmes — women have once again faced backlash in another...
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Why is Jacqueline Wilson so successful?
Seven Standen looks back over the works of Jacqueline Wilson, outlining why they have stood the test of time and viewing them through a 21st-century lens.
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Around the world in 80 dishes: kimchi
Seven Standen retraces the origins of kimchi and explores the cultural significance of the popular Korean dish.
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Stamp of Success: how Made in Taiwan contributed to an economic miracle
Seven Standen looks at Taiwan, one of the Four Asian Tigers, examining the growth miracle of the 20th Century and how the country has sought to replicate that in the 21st Century
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L-G-Boar-T+: a deep dive into the archives
It’s easy for people to forget, especially when it comes to the moral panic in the media about LGBT+ being ‘on the rise’, that being queer isn’t a modern phenomenon. Since the beginning of time, LGBT+ people have existed in all countries and cultures, although how they were able to...
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Chinese economy slows down
As the Chinese economy shows signs of slowing down from its zero-Covid policy, Seven Standen wonders whether this is a concerning sign for global growth and what this may mean looking forward
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“It’s important to fight transphobia where we can”: interview with Trans Action Warwick
Following their notable protest against Nadim Zahawi, we interviewed one of the founders of Trans Action Warwick.
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How the arts are being repressed in Hungary
Alice Standen discusses the ways in which the art scene in Hungary is currently being repressed by its government, as well as how this is impacting the media within the country.
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I see my disorder on screen – but I don’t see me
Alice shares their personal insight into how autistic portrayals on our screens - although often done poorly - can help individuals seek diagnosis and when done right, make those feel seen and properly represented.
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Is the music industry too anglocentric?
Alice Standen argues why the music industry is not too anglocentric, and how instead, stating that it is encourages us to value the ‘success’ of music based on its popularity in the US and UK.
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Can cannabis create a tourism boom for Thailand?
Alice Standen explores the potential touristic implications of legalising cannabis in Thailand.
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Gene study uncovers dozens of unidentified bat species
Alice Standen explores new research that suggests there may be dozens of unidentified bat species in Asia and explains its importance in preventing future pandemics.
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