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Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

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Author: Anastaseea (Anastasia Gouli) Author IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsanastaseea/ Photographer: Richard Mukuze Based in the heart of Shoreditch, the Holywell Collective is a unique community that has become a haven for independent musicians and artists. The collective […]

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Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

The internet promised us everything we ever wanted. A world of infinite knowledge, instant connection, and endless entertainment, all at our fingertips. Yet, in this new golden age of information, it has also given us [...]
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China Takes Bold Step Towards Planetary Protection: New Mission Aims to Deflect Asteroids and Mitigate Potential Catastrophic Consequences

Critical Overview China’s National Space Administration (CNSA) has recently announced its intention to conduct an asteroid deflection mission. Deputy head of CNSA, Wu Yanhua, shared that the country is planning to build an asteroid monitoring [...]
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UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

The latest research from King’s College London indicates that birth rates in the UK are unlikely to increase despite the initial speculation of a post-pandemic baby boom. The study drew from a group of women [...]
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Symphony in the Living Room: How Smart Automation is Elevating the Everyday

We have officially entered the era of the intuitive domicile. The contemporary home is no longer just a collection of bricks, mortar, and manual switches; it has transformed into a responsive, cloud-linked sanctuary designed to [...]
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Pablo Bronstein: Sketches for Regency Living

Pablo Bronstein: Sketches for Regency Living ICA: 19/06/2011 – 25/09/2011, FREE. Photo from The Guardian website. About the show Pablo Bronstein’s exhibition at the ICA combines originally thought out works of art which include performance, […] […]

The Itch For More Zeros. Six Zeros is Simply Not Enough

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We have witnessed the death of modest aspiration. There was a time, perhaps late last century, when a comfortable suburban semi-detached house, an annual trip to the Mediterranean, and a fully paid pension were the […]

New weight loss pill promises dramatic results

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Critical Overview: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has recommended the use of semaglutide, a new weight loss drug, on the NHS for people with at least one weight-related condition and a […]

Britain’s Surprise Economic Growth Beats Projects in 2026

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22 May 2026 0

Headlines across the City of London are celebrating an unexpected economic up tick for the UK at least in recent months. Britain has officially broken out of its recent inertia, booking an expansion that outpaces […]

Get Inspired by Holiday Locations from the Big Screen

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11 May 2026 0

Ready to step out of the cinema stalls and into the frame? We are talking about swapping your popcorn for a passport and embarking on a journey that blurs the line between fiction and reality! […]

Pandemic Diets: Nourishing or Unhealthy?

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29 July 2021 0

The Comfort Eating Trend during Lockdown: An Academic Perspective The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown measures have brought about significant changes to our daily routines, including disruptions to work and school schedules, social isolation, and […]

We’ve Always Had Strong Female Leads

Right, let’s get into it. There’s a lazy conversation that’s been doing the rounds in film. The well-meaning but ultimately reductive chat about how we finally have strong female characters. It’s usually framed like this: [...]

UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: According to the building society Nationwide, UK house prices experienced a growth rate of 7.5% in 2020, the highest in six years. The prices were 5.3% above the level prevailing in March, indicating […]

Hollywood Flops of 2026 and All Time

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The Beautiful, the Damned and the Box Office Bomb Making movies is, by all reasonable accounts, is a form of collective endeavour and creative effort akin to childbirth. You can gather the most visually arresting […]

Devotion by Design: Italian Altarpieces before 1500

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National Gallery: 6/6/2011 – 2/10/2011 Free, Photo from the National Gallery website. Religion and Art This exhibition serves manifold purposes it glorifies the exquisite, rich and ornate depictions of Italian alter pieces prior to the […] […]

War of the Worlds: Ice Cube’s Gritty Take on Alien Invasion

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7 August 2025 Comments Off

Alright, settle in, ’cause we ain’t talkin’ no fancy-pants, big-budget CGI fest here, nah. We’re diving deep into the 2025 joint, War of the Worlds: Data Harvest, starring none other than the OG himself, Ice [...]

Hearty Lentil Dhal with Spinach & Sweet Potato Recipe

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29 July 2021 0

Ingredients and Method for Thai Green Curry Ingredients: 225g new potatoes, cut into chunks100g green beans, trimmed and halved1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil1 garlic clove, chopped1 rounded tbsp or 4 tsp Thai green curry [...]

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Troubled Times for the Labour Party Leader, Keir Starmer

22 May 2026 0

A profound and destabilising shift is tearing through the fabric of British politics. For months, the internal consensus holding the Labour administration together has been fraying under the weight of persistent economic stagnation and deep [...]

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OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, told Congress that government intervention is needed

17 May 2023 0

The Tech Gist OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, has told Congress that government intervention is needed to regulate the risks of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Altman proposed creating a regulatory agency to licence the most [...]

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The Diminishing Attention Span: A Modern Conundrum

19 July 2025 Comments Off

In an era defined by incessant connectivity and an ever-accelerating pace of life, a pervasive whisper has grown into a collective hum: are we losing our ability to concentrate? This isn’t merely a nostalgic lament [...]

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Expert advice on achieving a brighter smile

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A Critical Overview of Teeth Whitening Tips for a Brighter Smile Teeth whitening is a common cosmetic dental procedure that has gained significant popularity in recent years. According to a study conducted by the American [...]

Month: June 2023

Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

China Takes Bold Step Towards Planetary Protection: New Mission Aims to Deflect Asteroids and Mitigate Potential Catastrophic Consequences

UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

Symphony in the Living Room: How Smart Automation is Elevating the Everyday

Pablo Bronstein: Sketches for Regency Living

Architecture’s Next Innovation: Where Will It Come From?

Tony Morgan: Some films (and videos) 1969 to 1973

A Tragic Quake Hit Twice in Venezuela

AI 101 A Glossary