Adele and the toxic impact of ‘glow-up’ culture
Across the internet, people have commented on Adele's latest Instagram post showing her weight loss. Simona Valeviciute explores the toxic impact of 'glow-up' culture.
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Why take the midnight train going anywhere?
With Sweden set to build a new night train to Brussels by 2023, Simona Valeviciute considers the benefits of travelling on a train overnight.
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New research provides further support for Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
Charles Darwin’s ‘Theory of Evolution‘ has been the subject of study and critique since its publication in 1859. Now, 138 years after his death, new evidence supporting Darwin’s theories has been revealed. This research suggests that the impact humans have on animals will affect the future of their evolution. Darwin’s...
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The 50th anniversary of Earth Day
For the last 50 years, April 22nd has been known as Earth Day. This global initiative aims to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. It was primarily aimed at students but now has spread to all kinds of people all over the world. But how much has it...
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The dangerous spike in poaching levels due to the coronavirus
Since the coronavirus outbreak, poaching levels have risen dramatically, causing an increase in the illegal hunting and capturing of wild animals. Whether it involves hunters showing off their “trophies”, or selling body parts on the black market, poaching poses a serious threat to endangered species and their habitats. The Wildlife...
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‘Plastic periods’: the damaging environmental impact of menstrual products
Menstrual products have been evolving for centuries. Unfortunately, due to the modern disposable lifestyle, these products now contain more plastic than ever before. But, there are ways to have a sustainable period that benefits both you and the planet. Plastics have been used on a large scale since the 1960s....
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15 years on: what have we learnt from the Human Genome Project?
“Revolutionise the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of most, if not all, human diseases”. This is how Bill Clinton described the significance of genome sequencing in 2000. However, it’s 20 years since then and none of us carry around a genome card or have doctors asking to see your genome when...
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The rise in eco-friendly beauty products
Over recent years, as people have started to become more eco-conscious, companies have had to adapt their products to be more sustainable. The beauty industry, which is worth an estimated £27 billion, is no exception to this. Whilst there has been great progress, it can sometimes still be challenging to...
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A new wave of consequences for coral bleaching
Coral bleaching occurs when conditions such as temperature, light, or nutrients affect the symbiotic algae living in its tissues, causing them to turn completely white. However, greater than all natural causes are the effects of human activity. We’ve all seen pictures of colourful coral reefs from around the world, with...
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Small change, big impact: reusable vs. disposable bags
No one can deny that our reliance on single-use plastics is damaging the planet in more ways than one and whilst reusable bags seem to be a great alternative, the environmental costs of them often seem to go unnoticed. There are several alternatives to single-use plastic bags. How sustainable the...
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Mood journalling and its impact on mental health
Mood journalling can improve our mental health by making us aware of our emotions. Simona Valeviciute tries digital mood tracking.
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The start of a global moo-vement
Livestock is known to be one of the biggest contributors to global warming, with some estimates claiming up to 14% of global gas emissions. The three key gases produced from common farming practices are carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and methane. All of these are contributors to global warming. Animals such...
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Could the moon serve as an oxygen ‘petrol station’ for rockets in the future?
Oxygen trapped in compounds in 'moon dust' could be extracted and used as rocket fuel. This means astronauts would not need to carry as much oxygen into space for future missions increasing available weight on the rockets.
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