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Spice Up Your Life

8 July 2026 Cuisine (Food) Editor 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 […]

Emotions

Why Your Body Needs Laughter and Tears

7 July 2026 You (Wellbeing) Editor 0

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 […]

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Agadir Unveiled: The Atlantic Jewel of the Maghreb

8 April 2026 Content Editor 0

A Journey of Sun, Sand, and Soul Forget what you think you know about Moroccan getaways. While Marrakesh pulses with an almost frantic energy, Agadir—perched gracefully on the Atlantic coast—offers a different kind of magic. […]

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

8 April 2026 Content Editor 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, […]

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The Digital Playground is on Fire: Why Social Media is the New Frontline for Youth Harm

8 April 2026 Content Editor 0

From Viral “Blind Date” Chaos to Algorithmic Vortexes—Is It Time for a Licence to Scroll? The year is 2026, and the “playground” has expanded to a global scale. It is no longer a physical space […]

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Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

24 September 2025 Content Editor Comments Off on 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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Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

24 September 2025 Content Editor Comments Off on Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

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, […]

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A Web of Illusion: Is the Internet Still the Internet?

24 September 2025 Content Editor Comments Off on A Web of Illusion: Is the Internet Still the Internet?

The internet was once a digital playground, a boundless frontier for exploration and fun. The dream, born from military research by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), was of a decentralised network that could […]

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Dating in 2021: Honesty Over Ghosting

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Single people have found themselves in a difficult position during the COVID-19 pandemic. With social distancing eliminating many opportunities to meet new people, many people have had to adapt to virtual dating. However, this trend […]

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    Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets

    A Critical Overview of Bezos and Blue Origin’s Space Ventures Jeff Bezos, the world-renowned entrepreneur and founder of Amazon, recently took a bold step into space with Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, just a month [...]
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    India’s Political Shifts: The Cockroach Junta Party (CJP)

    A bizarre political phenomenon has rapidly jumped from the volatile matrix of Indian social media into the physical architecture of national dissent. Named the “Cockroach Junta Party” (CJP), this self-described Gen Z political movement has [...]
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    Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

    Critical Overview Jeremy O. Harris’ play Daddy, directed by Danya Taymor and first staged off Broadway in 2019, explores the complex issues of race, money, and art patronage in contemporary America. The play’s central feature [...]
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    Nuts About Nuts: A Nutritious Deep Dive into Nature’s Most Ancient Superfood

    In our modern world of neon-coloured snacks and ultra-processed “energy bars”, it is easy to forget that humanity’s original power food didn’t come from a factory—it fell from a tree. For millennia, nuts have been [...]
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    Tate Modern’s Evolution Over Time

    Critical Overview: The transformation of the Bankside Power Station into the Tate Modern, a separate gallery for international modern and contemporary art in London, was initiated by the Tate Trustees in December 1992. The selection [...]

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

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23 June 2023 0

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 […]

The New Puritanism: How Gen-Z Made ‘Uncool’ the Ultimate Flex

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1 May 2026 0

There was a time, not so long ago, when youth was synonymous with the glorious, messy pursuit of oblivion. To be young was to be a hedonist, a cigarette-clutching nihilist standing on the edge of […]

Passive income: The new hustle in 2022

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview The ongoing global pandemic has resulted in countless people all over the world losing their jobs and, subsequently, their sources of income. This has created a clear need for alternative yet reliable income […]

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

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Analyzing the Need for Innovation in Architecture The COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement have forced us to question the role of architecture in society. Architecture needs to evolve to meet […]

Havana’s Nightlife: Top Bars, Clubs & More

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Nightlife in Havana, Cuba As the sun sets, Havana’s vibrant nightlife comes alive, characterized by the blaring music, the thronged streets, and lively pockets of the city eager for a night of revelry. […]

Rejection of the Right: Global Electoral Shifts and the Looming US Midterms

Power, when decoupled from the economic reality of ordinary citizens, eventually fractures. Across the globe, the geopolitical pendulum is swinging back with remarkable force. For nearly a decade, populism and far-right strongman politics dominated international [...]
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Spooky Things to Do This Halloween: Art, Myth and Macabre Spectacle

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Few seasonal celebrations hold a mirror up to human psychology quite like Halloween. It is a period of aesthetic transformation, where suburban driveways become theatrical staging grounds and the morbid is sanitised into festive play. […]

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Rising cost of living strains household budgets

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Critical Overview: The unclaimed benefits, tax discounts, and food vouchers in the UK have reached a staggering £15 billion annually. This figure is derived from online benefits calculators as the government does not track how […]

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

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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 […]

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Jack Dorsey Speaks Out Against Potential Twitter Takeover, Highlighting the Need for Independent Social Media Platforms in a Digital World Dominated by Tech Giants

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Critical Overview Jack Dorsey, former CEO of Twitter, recently shared his support for Elon Musk’s acquisition of the social media platform for $44 billion USD. Through a series of tweets, Dorsey expressed his belief that [...]

The Ultimate Coastal Escape: Your Guide to Sun, Sand, Pebbles and Serenity

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Pack your bags and grab your sun cream! Whether you are dreaming of a romantic sunset stroll, a high-octane family adventure, or a cocktail-fuelled weekend with friends, the world’s coastlines are calling. In 2026, beach [...]
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AI Playbook 101: Ways to Harness the Power of AI

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Am I making the most of AI? This is a question I always ask myself. We’re well past the point of treating artificial intelligence as a boardroom novelty for scaffolding test code or a sci-fi [...]
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Hanta Virus Cruise Contagion in the South Atlantic: A Diagnostic of the ‘Hondius’ Outbreak

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The maritime world is currently transfixed by a developing crisis that reads like a relic of a more primitive age, yet serves as a stark indictment of modern biosecurity. As of today, 8 May 2026, [...]
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A Brief History of Grime Music

29 July 2021 0
Critical Overview: Grime Music – An Urban Phenomenon Grime music, originating in the early 2000s from the east London council estates, was initially dismissed by many as alien music, with lyrics in an incomprehensible language. [...]
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Tracing the Century

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16th November 2012 – 23rd January 2013, Tate, Liverpool, 5 pounds, conc avail, About ‘Tracing the Century’ TtC, is an eclectic assemblage consisting of prominent art works from the last 100 years which share the […] […]

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