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England out of lockdown: “I want to dance” says public, but at what cost?

28 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview: The British government has lifted all pandemic restrictions in England, including rules on mask-wearing and social distancing, amid warnings from scientists that this move will further fuel an already surging pandemic and risk […]

Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

28 July 2021 Content Editor 0

The Impending Controversy of Mandatory Vaccinations for Club Entry On 19 July 2021, at 00:01, nightclubs in England were able to reopen after more than a year of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, […]

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The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

The protracted conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is a deeply entrenched geopolitical struggle, rooted in competing historical narratives, religious claims, and national aspirations. Its origins stretch back millennia, with both Jewish and Arab peoples holding [...]
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Covid-19 and May 2021’s Impact on Mental Health

The pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK, with widespread health, economic, and social consequences. In particular, the pandemic has led to a sharp increase in mental health needs in the population, with [...]
Emotions

Why Your Body Needs Laughter and Tears

We live in a culture that is utterly obsessed with happiness, most of it curated and selective. Social media feeds are flooded with relentless positivity, wellness and “good vibes.” Via algorithms and dopamine reactions to [...]
Entertainment

Love Island 2021: Schedule and Details

Love Island’s Casa Amor gets messier as postcard exposes contestants’ secrets. Liberty throws away a Casa Amor postcard, but the postcard may reveal the boys’ adventures with the new girls to their original partners in [...]
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Jake and Dinos Chapman: Jake or Dinos Chapman

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 […] […]

Indulge in Thai Green Chicken Curry: Recipe Included

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29 July 2021 0

A Recipe for Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry Ingredients 1 tablespoon of sesame oil 1 finely chopped red onion 1 crushed garlic clove A thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely chopped 1 finely chopped red chili […]

Android 13 Beta Release Reignites Big Tech Debate

Technology

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Google has announced the release of the first public beta of Android 13 for users of compatible Pixel devices. While the company is expected to unveil more information about the update at its […]

Migrant Crisis: Smuggling Gangs, Boats, and Political Point Scoring

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The issue of migrants crossing borders and falling prey to organised crime gangs has reached record levels, causing widespread concern. Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi’s personal account of his journey fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan […]

Artificial Intelligence and Workplace Friction

Culture

26 June 2026 0

Automated Muses We have entered a deeply strange, highly unstable cultural epoch where the act of creation has been compressed into a text box. Write a sentence, get a symphonic score. Click a button, generate […]

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, […]

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

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 [...]

North Korea’s Provocative Missile Display: Analyzing the Political and Global Ramifications

28 April 2022 0

In a speech given during a military parade, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to further develop his nuclear forces “at the fastest possible speed” and use them if provoked. His remarks suggest that […]

Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Access to Nature and its Link with Mental Health The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of green spaces for city dwellers’ mental health and well-being. Ecologists and psychologists are currently investigating the […]

Whole Health: Things You Can Do To Feel Richer in Mind, Body and Soul That are Absolutely Free

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Modern wellness culture has fallen into an often hyper commercial trap. We are bombarded with saturated and over marketed advertisements for luxury gym memberships, exercise equipment to expensive green powders, and boutique mindfulness retreats designed […]

Kew’s ‘Food Forever’ exhibit set for May 21st

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Kew Gardens will be hosting a summer programme in 2022, entitled Food Forever, that explores the impact of our eating habits on the planet. This event will include art installations, film screenings, talks [...]

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5 under 5

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Prelude: The Veil and the Stone Nandita Dhatrika They say the spirals were born of two mothers.Solmyrra, the Weaver of Light, who sang harmony into the void and birthed worlds radiant with her song.And Veythara, [...]

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Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

29 July 2021 0

Impact of Covid-19 on Sex Workers: Critical Overview The coronavirus pandemic and the implementation of social distancing rules and closure of strip clubs and brothels have led to a significant decline in the income of [...]

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Human Spectrums: Navigating Modern Mental Health

22 May 2026 0

Human behaviour is rarely a matter of neat categories or binary states. Across our lifetimes, the way we think, feel, process information, and interact with the physical world exists on a continuum. In recent years, [...]

Culture

The Future of UK Music Industry: 5 Reasons for Optimism.

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The Resilience of the UK Music Industry in the Face of the Pandemic As the UK approaches the one-year anniversary since the start of its first COVID-19 lockdown, it is clear that the [...]

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Elon Musk’s Bid to Acquire Twitter: Examining the Implications of Billionaire Ownership on Social Media and Society

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Critical Overview: Elon Musk’s Proposed $44 Billion Buyout of Twitter Elon Musk’s recent agreement to buy Twitter for $44 billion marks one of the biggest leveraged buyout deals in history. Twitter, a 16-year-old social networking [...]

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England out of lockdown: “I want to dance” says public, but at what cost?

Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

Covid-19 and May 2021’s Impact on Mental Health

Love Island 2021: Schedule and Details

Jake and Dinos Chapman: Jake or Dinos Chapman

Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty

Human Spectrums: Navigating Modern Mental Health

Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

2021 Horoscope Overview: What to Expect