The Rise of Magnesium Deficiency and How It Affects You Image by: Dreamstime After a cruel, long day at work, I threw myself onto the sofa, sinking deeper into the soft leather folds. Gripping my hot tea in one hand, I opened my NHS app to check my blood test results from the blood work...
Image by: The Cureus Journal of Medical Science When we consider empathy and its impacts, it is common to probably assume it only influences perceived satisfaction, mood, and the connection between individuals. But what if I told you that empathy has a measurable, physiological impact? What does empathy actually mean? Before we delve into the...
Photo: Lili-Ann Eldeiry on Unsplash Controversy has sparked amid Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show. But does the Super Bowl have a responsibility to remain apolitical despite Donald Trump’s inclination to censorship? Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar had only 13 minutes to send warning signs to fellow Americans. Nine boxes illuminated in the centre of the field. X and o icons flashed in the corners of the box, mirroring a game’s controller. Samuel L. Jackson, as the next national icon Uncle Sam, introduced the artist’s Super Bowl halftime...
After major media outlets issued corrections this month, this piece questions whether journalism is becoming too biased and sensationalized or if changing audience demands are to blame. Trusting the news today is a tricky challenge. How do you detect regulated media outlets from unverified news on social media? The focus of journalism seems to be...
Photo: Aditya Chinchure on Unsplash With the UK’s economy only set to grow by 1.7 per cent this year, Britons resort to tuning into leading recession pop princesses for their next dopamine fix. Do crazy supermarket prices and unmanageable rent sound familiar to you? I mean, olive oil costs £8 these days for crying out...
Photo: Unsplash Did you ever think about how important grammar is as a tool for politicians to influence voters’ choices? Their words are the reflection of their identity and ideas. This has been perfectly illustrated in the debates on the 10 of September 2024 between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Tenses During the presidential debate,...
Photo: SpaceX / Unsplash The cosmos has always beckoned humanity with its vast mysteries and boundless opportunities for discovery. As we venture further into this final frontier, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a pivotal ally, transforming space exploration in profound and unprecedented ways. From steering spacecraft beyond our atmosphere to decoding the secrets of distant planets, AI’s...
Photo: Bernard Hermant / unsplash.com Shopping sustainably is often synonymous with taking your own jars to refill shops and eating vegan, both perfectly reasonable things. This is not however where it stops. Shopping sustainably is a lot more accessible that it would seem. I try my best to consider the planet when I am shopping,...
The Formula 1 season accelerates towards an electrifying conclusion, boasting the largest ever 23-race calendar and the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. The season commenced with the Bahrain Grand Prix, unfurling a series of contests that reignited age-old rivalries and kindled fresh ones.
The effect of social media platforms on news isn’t as innocent as it seems.
TikTok’s global rise started in 2018 after ByteDance, creator of Douyin, bought Musical.ly and expanded it under a new brand. It has rapidly become addictive due to how quickly it identifies what the user likes and brings related content to their For You page.
Celebrating Ramadan away from family for the first time can be challenging. Noshin Chowdhury shares her best advice for spending the month alone in a new city.
Ruth Almodal relives her experience of watching the film that would be the most seen she had felt in her life.