Optimism vs pessimism: which side is science on?
Reece Goodall discusses the psychology behind the optimism vs pessimism debate and explains the impact of each perspective on our day-to-day lives.
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Why has Turkey changed its name to Türkiye?
What's in a name? Reece Goodall explains why Turkey is now called Türkiye and how this ties in with the country's political and economic situation.
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Coventry MP Zarah Sultana to volunteer at food bank after £10,000 donation
Zarah Sultana, the MP for Coventry South, is to volunteer at one of the city’s foodbanks after a crowdfunding campaign she organised raised £10,000.
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The Cliff House is right on trend
Reece Goodall reviews the anticipated thriller from Chris Brookmyre, perfect for fans of Lucy Foley with particularly standout writing.
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The Boar’s Summer Reading List
Editors and writers of The Boar give their summer reading recommendations.
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Met Office predicts hottest day ever recorded in Coventry
The Met Office has predicted that during the extreme heat on Monday and Tuesday, Coventry will record its hottest ever temperature.
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James Cleverly appointed Education Secretary
James Cleverly has been appointed Education Secretary by Boris Johnson.
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Charles Leclerc takes third win of season in Austrian GP
After a run of races punctuated by misfortune, Charles Leclerc has kept his title hopes alive with a victory at the Austrian Grand Prix. His teammate failed to finish and his car almost broke too, but he kept it together to claim the win over rival Max Verstappen. Excusing the...
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McDonald & Dodds: Belvedere
Reece shed light on the ITV crime series as the third season seems to get to grips with the show's identity.
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Concept to Console: the creation of Mario
In gaming, there are few characters quite as iconic as Mario. The moustachioed plumber has been the face of some of the gaming industry’s biggest hits, way back to the arcade era. If you’ve ever gamed, the odds are that you’ve played a Mario game, be it platforming, karting, fighting...
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Concept to Console: digging into the history of ‘Monty Mole’
The vast majority of gaming icons are Japanese or American, but Britain has contributed its own share of quirky characters over the history of gaming. And there are few unlikelier heroes than one of the most popular British platform heroes of all time – the monocle-wearing Monty Mole. Monty Mole...
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Why the government’s plans for smoking should worry us all
Reece Goodall worries about the precedent for civil liberties that the government's smokefree plans may establish.
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Sheffield Hallam drops English literature course over graduate job prospects
Sheffield Hallam University has announced that it will drop its English literature degree amid pressure to get graduates into well-paid jobs.
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