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The Guide to Virtual Reality

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Virtual reality (VR) technology uses computer-aided stimuli to create the immersive illusion of being somewhere else. However, opinions on its potential range from it upending our lives in a way nothing has since the smartphone, […]

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Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview: The Japanese conglomerate, Toshiba, has experienced a difficult week due to a series of unfortunate events, starting with the announcement that the Japanese government would not bail them out to prevent falling share […]

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WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview: WHO Ethics Guidance on AI in Health The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new report, Ethics & Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health, which urges caution against overestimating the benefits of […]

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New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview: The European Commission has launched two initiatives aimed at reducing the EU’s reliance on foreign technologies by bringing together industry, member states and other organizations to co-invest in semiconductor and cloud and edge […]

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Which Billionaire is Winning the Space Race?

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview: Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Richard Branson are three billionaire entrepreneurs who have a combined net worth of $400 billion, equivalent to the GDP of Ireland. They have decided to invest a significant […]

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Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

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 […]

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

    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 [...]
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    UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

    Critical Overview: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the retail sector in Great Britain has been significant, with over 11,000 outlets permanently closing their doors in 2020. Independent retailers and villages fared better than [...]
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    Fine Dining on a Budget: Creative Menus to Enjoy at Home

    ritical Overview: A Nutritious and Flavorful Recipe This recipe provides a balanced and nutritious meal that is also full of flavor. The brown rice is a great source of complex carbohydrates, which provide sustained energy [...]
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    Tragedy in Southampton: Lessons for Public Safety and Police Accountability

    The tragic murder of 18-year-old university student Henry Nowak in Southampton has evolved from a needless crime into a more complex national crisis. The case sits at the intersection of succinct societal anxieties, political opportunism, [...]
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    Energy Corporations Shedding Coal Assets as Public Demands for Clean Energy Grow

    A Critical Overview of Energy Companies’ Sell-off of Fossil Fuel Assets The current urgency of climate change mitigation has led to the acceleration of emissions reduction targets by energy companies worldwide. As a result, many [...]

Discovering the Beauty of Jardin Majorelle in Africa

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: Jardin Majorelle is a highly popular tourist attraction in Morocco, originally purchased by French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980 with the intention of preserving the original vision of […]

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Mona Hatoum, Suspended & Bunker

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reviewed 01 April 2011, London, United Kingdom Mona Hatoum, Bunker, Whitecube Mason’s Yard, 25 Feb – 2 Apr 2011 This exhibition features a varied composition of art work employing both sculpture and installation discussing contemporary […] […]

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8 July 2026 0

To better understand the fire cracker that is the humble chilli one needs to look at its origins and how it came to be an essential part of the global diet. Human migration, colonialism, and […]

Rock Squalid – Will Smith Award Winning Punch

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28 April 2022 0

A Critical Overview of Will Smith’s Altercation with Chris Rock at the Oscars The 94th Academy Awards ceremony was marred by an altercation between Hollywood actor Will Smith and presenter Chris Rock. Rock made a […]

Hayward Gallery to host ‘In the Black Fantastic’ exhibit on June 29th

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28 April 2022 0

From 29 June to 18 September 2022, the Hayward Gallery will present In the Black Fantastic, the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to the work of Black artists who use fantastical elements to address racial […]

Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

Critical Overview: The Sundance Film Festival is an important cultural event, which takes place every year in Park City, Utah. It is the most prestigious film festival in the United States and one of the [...]
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    Latitude Festival: Emotional and Magical, With a Touch of Fright

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    The Mind-Body Banquet: Nature’s Finest Pescatarian Food and Nutty Treasures

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    Exploring the Undercurrents of the Gig Economy: Uncovering the Dark Side of Flexible Work Arrangements and Its Impact on Workers’ Well-being

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    Spice Up Your Cooking with the Nigerian Suya Meat Recipe

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Britain’s Surprise Economic Growth Beats Projects in 2026

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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 […]

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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 […]

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House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK property market, with buyers looking for larger homes after being confined to smaller spaces during lockdown. Property website Zoopla suggests that this […]

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NHS Staff in England Receive 3% Pay Rise Backdated to April

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29 July 2021 0
Critical Overview: The announcement by the Department for Health and Social Care that NHS staff in England will receive a three per cent pay increase has caused controversy. The decision came after an expected Commons [...]

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

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28 April 2022 0
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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UK Working Class to Bear the Burden as Petrol Prices Soar

28 April 2022 0
Critical Overview: On Monday, experts warned MPs on the Treasury Select Committee that the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia could result in a significant increase in petrol and diesel prices. The committee was also [...]
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The Algorithmic Consumer: How AI is Rewiring the Global Marketplace

20 April 2026 0
The traditional relationship between a business and its customer—once defined by broad demographics and seasonal trends—is undergoing a radical, silicon-led transformation. As we navigate the midpoint of the 2020s, Artificial Intelligence has moved beyond a [...]
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The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, Faces Growing Scrutiny

17 May 2023 0
Critical Overview: The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has faced criticism from industry leaders who accuse her of being disconnected from the reality of the short-staffed labour sectors. Braverman’s comments were made at a National [...]
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Serpentine Summer Pavilions 2012

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1 June – 14 October 2012, Serpentine Gallery London A potent concoction Ai Wei Wei (AWW), an adept artist with an acute sense of form, composition and visual rhythm acclaimed for his political activism formerly […] […]

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