For many, video games are often discussed as entertainment – they are a way to unwind after lectures or escape into another world for a few hours. But, for others, gaming serves a far more vital purpose. It helps manage pain, anxiety, and long periods of hospitalisation. The charity supports young patients through moments of distress Get-Well Gamers is a charitable organisation that provides...
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Relationships in television shows may be fictional, but that’s never stopped us from getting emotionally invested. Across seasons, sometimes entire series, the dynamic between two characters can slowly build tension, anticipation, and longing, until a perfectly timed payoff finally blossoms into romance. With the best television couples, we root for...
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In a collaborative effort between universities, national research institutions, and industry, the University of Warwick’s facilities and expertise played a crucial role in discovering ‘hot spots’ around atomic defects (imperfections of a material’s microscopic structure) in diamonds, thereby challenging assumptions about the material known to be the world’s best natural heat conductor. Researchers discovered that when light hits certain molecular-scale defects inside a diamond,...
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As the year has come to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the best releases of 2025. Here are The Boar‘s albums of the year! Is your favourite release featured on our list?
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Led by researchers at UCL and Newcastle University, a £26 million project is accelerating the development of a treatment designed to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. The study, named EJS ACT-PD, aims to recruit 1,600 patients to test three potential Parkinson’s therapies in a basket trial approach (a type...
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The planet has crossed its first major climate ‘tipping point’, scientists warn, as record ocean heat drives the widespread, irreversible collapse of warm-water coral reefs – ecosystems that support nearly a billion people worldwide. The finding comes from the 2025 Global Tipping Points Report, authored by 160 scientists from 87...
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When the world went into lockdown in 2020, our screens became lifelines. They were classrooms, workplaces, stages, and coffee shops. They carried the weight of our friendships, our studies, and our sanity. It was the only way to retain a sense of normalcy during the pandemic – we were constantly...
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The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has withdrawn from the November T20 tri-series in Pakistan, which also features Sri Lanka, after the death of three local cricketers. The ACB has said the deaths were due to military strikes amid ongoing cross-border tensions between the two nations. In a statement, the board...
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Representing around 12,000 people across the UK, more than 400 podcasting and audio businesses have signed an open letter to MP Lisa Nandy (the Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport) calling for urgent government recognition of podcasting and audio as a core Creative Industry. Issued by AudioUK, the...
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157 of 193 UN members now recognise the state of Palestine, including 10 western countries that formally recognised Palestine in a coordinated campaign. These countries include the UK, France, Australia, Canada, Portugal, and others. This historic shift sees close US allies breaking ranks, and while official statehood gives Palestine...
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In a bid to accelerate infrastructure building and boost the economy, the Chancellor of the Exchequer is drafting a new reform bill that would make it increasingly difficult for wildlife concerns to delay developments. Green groups argue that the government’s planning reforms break manifesto promises to protect and restore the...
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If you’re a girl on social media, you have likely heard the line, “nearly everything I know about love, I’ve learnt from my long-term friendships with women.” The words come from Dolly Alderton’s bestselling memoir Everything I Know About Love —and they sum up the heart of the book perfectly....
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A decade ago, a trip was mostly about the memories you carried home, a camera roll of blurry snapshots, and maybe a few stories you’d retell to friends. Today, travel feels inseparable from the digital stage. It is rarely just about being there. It’s about being seen there. From going...
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