After defeating Ding Junhui in the World Championship, Ronnie O’Sullivan offered some scathing opinions on the state of snooker. The world number six took a pot-shot at the standard of the younger players, saying he would have to “lose an arm and a leg” to fall out of the top...
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With the recent news about Mulan releasing on Disney+, Reece Goodall gives us the details on how this may affect cinemas and the industry at large.
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In all the excitement over the title race, it’s easy to overlook a more technical story involving more than half the grid. In a cheating row, Racing Point has been accused of copying Mercedes parts in a way that unfairly benefits the team. Now that appeals have been launched, the...
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Planes nowadays are so commonplace, it’s hard to imagine a time without them. Yet, just 120 years ago, the prospect of a controlled flight seemed the stuff of science fiction. The work of two pioneers changed all of this, and as they took off in the first aeroplane flight, they...
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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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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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Reece Goodall explores the rich history of gaming's most iconic spherical character.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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