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The male contraceptive: a viable alternative to the Pill?

It is a concept that has never entered public opinion because before now it seemed largely impossible, but recent research has led to the creation of a ‘male Pill’. Coming in the form of a nasal spray, tablet or injection that can be taken up to three days before sex, invading sperm cells and quite […]

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Has the western world forgotten about the crisis in Aleppo?

In the heart of the Middle East lies a city that was once one of the most architecturally unique and culturally rich in the world. A centre for trade and commerce with a university of a similar size to Edinburgh, Aleppo was once described as a “beautiful metropolis”, yet is now poignantly referred to as […]

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September: mooncakes and mathematic ability

September is a month of new beginnings in a plethora of different cultures worldwide. Often a symbol of hope and rebirth, in the world of work and education in the western hemisphere, September is becoming the new January. All Scottish universities start their academic years in September, and subsequently a rush of activity is seen […]