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Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

24 September 2025 content editor Comments Off

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 […]

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

24 September 2025 content editor Comments Off

The question of whether we read less today is a complex one. On the surface, the notion that we are no longer a “reading society” seems plausible. We have become a culture of instant gratification, […]

Cuisine

Hearty Lentil Dhal with Spinach & Sweet Potato Recipe

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 [...]
Culture

Bafta TV Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees

Critical Overview The Bafta Television Awards are a highly anticipated event that celebrates the best television productions and performances of the year. The list of winners and nominees for the main categories at this year’s [...]
Technology

Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

Critical Overview: Wetware is a term that has been used to describe the merging of software, hardware, and biology in various ways over the years. Initially, it was used to draw a comparison between software [...]
Culture

Deja Vu at the Multiplex: Is Hollywood Flogging a Dead Franchise, or Just a Very, Very Tired Horse?

The Hollywood Rehash: When “If It Ain’t Broke” Meets “Are You Out of Your Minds?” Ah, Hollywood. The land of dreams, red carpets, and, increasingly, the same damn movies. We get it. If something works, [...]
Entertainment

Latitude Festival: Emotional and Magical, With a Touch of Fright

Critical Overview: Dream Wife and Other Artists Perform at Latitude Festival 2021 Dream Wife’s guitarist, Alice Go, shared that the band had many dreams and nightmares about their first performance since January 2020. Despite her [...]

Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli Attack Over Aleppo

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28 July 2021 0

A Critical Overview of Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Aleppo On July 19, Syrian state media reported that Syrian air defences intercepted an Israeli attack on the Al-Safirah area of southern Aleppo, a region where Israel […]

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 […] […]

Actress Thandie Newton Reportedly Removed from Magic Mike 3 Cast, Sparks Debate on Hollywood’s Gender and Age Bias

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: Thandiwe Newton, the 49-year-old actress, was recently spotted kissing Lonr., a 25-year-old musician, in Malibu, California. This comes after reports of her split from her husband, Ol Parker, surfaced in the media. The […]

Prince Harry Denies Plans to Publish Memoir After Queen’s Death

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29 July 2021 0

A Critical Overview of Prince Harry’s Memoir Publication Announcement The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, announced earlier this week that his first memoir is set to be published by Penguin Random House in late 2022. […]

The Invisible Hand of the Universe: Navigating the Cat Distribution System

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8 April 2026 0

Why Your Next Therapist Might Have Whiskers and a Sudden Interest in Your Ham Sandwich In the modern age of algorithmic precision and hyper-curated lifestyles, there remains one phenomenon that defies logic, logistics, and often, […]

Benin’s Fearless Female Warriors: Uncovering Africa’s Hidden History

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The Dahomey kingdom existed in West Africa from 1625 to 1894 and was situated in the present-day nation of Benin. It was renowned for the all-female army, the Dahomey Amazons, who were fearless […]

Pandemic Diets: Nourishing or Unhealthy?

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 […]

Rising Start-Up Trends: Analyzing the Future of Entrepreneurship and its Impacts on Society

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The venture capital-backed technology companies have played a significant role in driving the economic recovery since the onset of Covid-19 two years ago, exceeding all expectations. The VC ecosystem is increasingly looking like […]

EastEnders 2021 Preview: 12 Spoilers to Watch For

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29 July 2021 0

The beloved British soap opera EastEnders had a highly eventful Christmas with some shocking revelations, unexpected romance, a murder, and some blasts from the past, setting the stage for a highly-anticipated 2021. The executive producer, [...]

Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview The Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is an annual event that has been running for over two decades, with the aim of focusing on achieving good mental health across the UK. Hosted by [...]

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Book Early: 15 Glamping Sites for Summer 2021.

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The Importance of Booking Early for Glamping in 2021 The opening statement urges those interested in glamping to make reservations early. This trend is attributed to the increased popularity of staycations and a [...]

Business

Richard Branson Takes Off on ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Branson’s Flight to the Edge of Space Sir Richard Branson, a prominent UK businessman, is currently fulfilling his long-standing ambition of flying to the edge of space aboard his Virgin Galactic rocket plane. [...]

News

Escalation of Conflict: Latest Developments in Ukraine War

28 April 2022 0

A Russian ammunition depot located near the Ukrainian border was engulfed in flames overnight, while local officials reported that a series of explosions had occurred across three Russian provinces on the border. Belgorod regional governor, [...]

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Jake and Dinos Chapman: Jake or Dinos Chapman

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White Cube Mason’s Yard: 15/7/2011 – 17/09/2011 Free, Photos found on internet. Hell on Earth Transported into a world in which for a moment the absurd and the taboo are meshed like atoms confronting each […] […]

Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

Hearty Lentil Dhal with Spinach & Sweet Potato Recipe

Bafta TV Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees

Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

Deja Vu at the Multiplex: Is Hollywood Flogging a Dead Franchise, or Just a Very, Very Tired Horse?

Latitude Festival: Emotional and Magical, With a Touch of Fright

The Ultimate Guide to Nurturing Your Mental Health

Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

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