‘Perry Mason’: Chapter Seven
Reece Goodall reviews 'Chapter Seven' of HBO's 'Perry Mason', reflecting on Mason's turn in court to present the defence case, and a surprising, tension-breaking moment of humour.
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F1 70: Tyre strategy pays dividends for Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen ended Mercedes’ dominance of the 2020 F1 season with a win at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. The racers returned to Silverstone for the second time, and it was widely expected that we’d see a repeat of last week’s result – a Lewis Hamilton victory. In a less...
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Concept to Console: The history of Pac-Man
Reece Goodall explores the rich history of gaming's most iconic spherical character.
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Major report indicates crisis of academic freedom at UK universities
There is growing concern that academic freedom is being undermined in a way that departs from the liberal traditions and democratic norms, according to a new report.
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2020 London Marathon will feature only elite runners
The 2020 London Marathon has been cancelled for all participants aside from the elite runners, organisers have officially announced. Elite races for men, women and wheelchair athletes will take place on an enclosed course in St James’ Park in a secure biosphere on 4 October. Athletes’ times will be eligible for...
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Can water be two types of liquid?
Despite the sheer amount of water on Earth, there are still many ways in which it confuses scientists. Cold water expands rather than contracting as it cools (which explains why ice, a less dense substance, floats instead of sinking). It’s easier to compress at lower temperatures, and its molecules can...
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A history of the handshake
With the widespread impact of COVID-19 meaning that people can no longer shake each other's hands, Reece Goodall looks back at the history of the gesture and whether it is gone forever.
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Formula 1: Bottas is the perfect foil to Hamilton, continuity is key for Mercedes
Mercedes have confirmed that Valtteri Bottas is staying with the team for the 2021 season “at least” after signing a new contract. The Finn has driven for the team since 2017, joining as a replacement for Nico Rosberg. All eight of his race wins were for the team, including the...
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US faces ‘minimum 30 per cent decline’ in international student numbers
he US higher education sector may face a minimum 30% decline in international student enrolment in the next academic year, an expert has warned.
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Will Twitter destroy the BBC?
Reece Goodall questions the effect of Twitter on the BBC, reflecting on whether BBC journalists will adopt the BBC's traditional impartiality or continue to engage with discussion on social media.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan breaks Crucible record for fastest win
When the first-round draw for the Snooker World Championship pitted Ronnie O’Sullivan against Thailand’s Thepchaiya Un-Nooh, everyone expected a fast match – the two are known as the fastest players on the tour. But the match-up turned out to be very one-sided. O’Sullivan demolished Un-Nooh, punishing every mistake and winning...
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British GP: Lewis Hamilton dominant despite tyre chaos
Even an exciting couple of closing laps failed to bring the British Grand Prix to life this weekend. A series of tyre failures led to what eventual winner Lewis Hamilton called “the most dramatic ending I can remember”, impacting both his teammate Valtteri Bottas and McLaren’s Carlos Sainz. The eventual...
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Letting universities fail will mean towns and cities fail, UCU warns
Analysis for the University and College Union (UCU) has shown that universities are often among the largest local employers, and have a “huge impact” on local economies.
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