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U wot m8? How the internet is altering our language

Modern technology, and the impact it has on language, has been the subject of increasing debate over the past two decades. Smart phones and their associated messaging systems are a…

Zika virus thought to have infected 1.6 million

A neurological condition associated with the Zika virus has been declared a “public health emergency of international concern” by the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) director general, Margaret Chan. Researchers appear…

Five sperm whales washed up on England’s east coast

Five sperm whales have been found washed up on the east coast of England, and their deaths point to a worrying trend: beachings such as these are on the rise.…

Poverty may stunt development of children’s brains

Image: Paul Rudd It has long been acknowledged that poverty can have a detrimental effect on mental health; specifically, several studies have shown a causal relationship between poverty and depression…

Climate change – the main culprit for flooding in the UK

December 2015 marked the wettest month ever recorded in the UK, with three major storms, Desmond, Eva and Frank, hitting the north in close succession. In the Lake District, record…

Objects for the Temperate Palm House

Bargain Spot: Until February 27th Objects from the Temperate Palm House is a provocative gallery experience, which challenges the established power relationship between art and inanimate exhibition furniture. Palm trunks,…

Students with Autism more likely to be drawn to STEM subjects

According to a recent study, those working in the Stem professions (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) are more likely to display autistic tendencies than people with less technical occupations. The…

William Gear: The Painter that Britain Forgot

City Art Centre: Until February 14th Currently on display at the City Art Centre is a collection of over 100 pieces by William Gear, a controversial abstract painter who arguably…