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Identification of contaminated cells impacts decades of research

In biomedical research, one key system used to model disease and test treatments are ‘immortalised’ cell lines. These are cultures of cells, taken from a patient sample or an organ…

Was volcanic activity the impetus for uprisings in ancient Egypt?

Cleopatra lived during a truly remarkable period in human history. As the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, she is best known for her close relation with Rome and, consequently,…

Gravitational waves usher in a new era for astronomy

Gravitational waves are direct testimony to disruptions in spacetime itself”, reads the press release for this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics, from only three weeks ago. “A wealth of discoveries…

Serious vulnerability in Wi-Fi WPA2 security protocol discovered

On Monday, Mathy Vanhoef, a Belgian researcher at KU Leuven, discovered a critical weakness in WPA2, a security protocol used to protect all modern Wi-Fi networks and devices around the…

Edinburgh University Fencing Club bring home gold

Members from the Edinburgh University Fencing Club (EUFC) competed in the Scottish Open, where all the top fencers of Scotland met for the title of best Scottish fencer. EUFC came…

Ashley’s desire to sell leads to excitement for Newcastle

Mike Ashley, businessman and current owner of Newcastle United Football Club, has announced his intentions to sell the club after ten years of ownership. Ashley has been the sole owner…

FA must reform after mess made of Aluko’s complaints

The Football Association (FA) is in a shambles. It is now clear for everyone to see that the FA’s problems lay far deeper than the abject displays of their teams…

Call Me By Your Name

“Somewhere in Italy”; exactly where is not important to the beauty of this small town but nowhere near small-minded romance. The perfect rural seclusion allows for unbreakable bonds of friendship…