Ncuti Gatwa is The Doctor: Doctor Who and a new era
Hannah dives right into the new Doctor Who casting and reminisces about Jodie's era as the loveable timelord.
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Covid babies: How has the pandemic impacted their brains?
Hannah Matthews discusses new research suggesting babies born during the pandemic could be less cognitively developed than their pre-pandemic peers.
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The end is nigh-ilism
It’s a common belief that overpopulation is pushing us towards climate disaster. If this is the case, then surely population reduction, or even extinction, is the best way to control the damage. When looking at the problem of overpopulation, it’s clear that this solution is deep-rooted in society. A recent...
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Dolphins living off the coast of Wales have developed their own ‘Welsh accent’
Research shows that accents may not be unique to humans.
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Climate change threatens to ‘wipe meaning’ from the galaxy
If fear of earth-shattering natural disasters wasn’t enough, Professor Brian Cox has now warned that climate change would be a far-reaching catastrophe, which would literally wipe meaning from the galaxy. We learn in school about the jigsaw puzzle of components that form life. Organs composed of cells, which are composed...
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Why the ‘queer side plot’ makes, rather than breaks, BBC’s ‘Vigil’
Hannah Matthews produces an impassioned response against the criticism of the queer plotlines in BBC's 'Vigil', arguing why that it actually enhances the series rather than detract from it.
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Is language learning an innate ability?
Anyone who has ever tried to learn a new language will understand the struggle of trying to memorise vocab, master a tricky grammatical rule, or to perfect your accent. It only adds to this frustration when we remember that young children, who can barely even tie their own shoelaces are...
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Should misandrist books be banned?
In light of French feminist Pauline Harmange's essay, which translates to 'I hate men', being banned in France, Hannah Matthews considers whether it should actually be published
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The environmental benefits of growing your own fruits and vegetables
The environmental impact of buying fresh produce from the supermarket is unknown to many. Having travelled thousands of miles, fruits and vegetables are smothered in plastic packaging. Despite its convenience, buying fruit and vegetables from a supermarket, or even a local greengrocer can have many negative consequences.. Therefore, why not...
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‘Queering The Map’: being LGBT+ in the digital age
Throughout history, queer people have been alienated by society, with stories and experiences that differ from those considered the norm. ‘Queering the map’, a digital map created by Lucas LaRochelle showcases these experiences in what they describe as a ‘living, community generated archive of queer experience’. It allows users to...
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TIME TRAVEL: A sinking ship? The history and decline of cruises
Has the handling of coronavirus doomed cruise ships to a watery demise? Hannah Matthews looks at the rise and fall of the cruise line industry.
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TIME TRAVEL: the mystery of Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart is well-known for a final flight, during which she seemingly disappeared forever. Hannah Matthews reminds us instead to remember her achievements as an aviator and feminist.
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