Reece Goodall

Rafael Nadal wins 21st Grand Slam with Australian Open victory

Rafael Nadal wrote himself into the history books with an epic comeback at the Australian Open, fighting from two sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev. After a stunning victory, more than five hours in the making, Nadal took his second crown at Melbourne Park and moved one ahead of his...
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Posted Feb. 2, 2022

Ashleigh Barty wins the Australian Open 2022

Ashleigh Barty ended her home nation’s long wait for a Grand Slam women’s singles champion with a thrilling victory over Danielle Collins. The world number one continued her perfect run throughout the tournament, in which she didn’t drop a single set. She won 6-3 in the first set, and then...
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Posted Feb. 1, 2022

Placing Pathogens: The problem with naming diseases based on location

From German measles to the Zika virus, diseases have historically used geography as a means of identification. But this practice comes with issues too, in some cases hitting economies, leading to racist incidents and even diplomatic clashes between nations. So why can naming diseases based on location be so problematic?
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Posted Jan. 27, 2022

A rally with the Australian government: the early days of the Djokovic saga

The back and forward about Novak Djokovic’s appearance at this year’s Australian Open is going on longer than many of the player’s most impressive rallies. After being detained and threatened with deportation, a judge ruled in Djokovic’s favour, suggesting the circumstances surrounding the withdrawal of his visa weren’t entirely lawful....
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Posted Jan. 27, 2022

Hossein Vafaei wins 2022 Snooker Shoot Out

Hossein Vafaei has won the 2022 Snooker Shoot Out, picking up his first ranking title and becoming the first Iranian player to win a ranking tournament in the process. Vafaei stunned four-time world champion Mark Williams 71-0 in the final to claim the title. Defending champion Ryan Day was defeated...
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Posted Jan. 24, 2022

The environmental impact of fireworks

If you stayed up until midnight on New Year’s Eve, you’ll have seen a colourful show boasting (among the usual few fireworks) a load of drones. Drones are rapidly becoming the go-to for light shows, with the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony being the first of many occasions now opting for...
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Posted Jan. 24, 2022

Neil Robertson wins the 2022 Masters

Neil Robertson has won the 2022 Masters, getting his hands on the Paul Hunter trophy for the second time. A dominant Robertson proved too strong for opponent Barry Hawkins, winning comfortably 10-4 at Alexandra Place. The Australian last won this title in 2012 and, after a slow start to the...
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Posted Jan. 21, 2022

The rise of wellness tourism

As the world starts to open up again, a lot of people are thinking about travel. After a fairly miserable two years, it’s possible that you may fancy a holiday that enhances your wellbeing, and you wouldn’t be alone – hence the growing popularity of wellness tourism. According to the...
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Posted Jan. 20, 2022