The calendar has always been used as a simple tool, and today it comes pre-installed on all of our electronic devices. We use it to plan events in the future, set deadlines or know what weekday a certain date falls on. The calendar is simple. It is almost too simple, to the point where one may think that there is no reasoning, mathematics or algorithms behind how it works. These may be difficult to notice at first, but they’ll be described below. After reading the title of th

The ‘Keeping Up With Yesterday’ Complex Procrastination: It's commonly referred to as ‘the thief of time’ or ‘the art of keeping up with yesterday’. However procrastination is just intentionally choosing to do something other than what you have to do despite knowing its delay will cause you to ‘suffer’ in the future. It's about emotional avoidance, not a lack of willpower. While it's common to all, procrastination greatly impacts students: a study conducted by Piers Steel, es

In today’s world, where social media, constant content consumption, and digital overstimulation thrive, the term “brain rot” has been conceived, leading to the important question: are we consuming content, or is it consuming us? What Is “Brain Rot”? The term “brain rot,” named Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year, refers to the supposed mental and intellectual decline caused by the overconsumption of trivial or unchallenging online material. While often used humorously, experts now

Last week, we had the opportunity to join a live Zoom talk with Nic Robertson, the International Diplomatic Editor at CNN, whose career has spanned from the collapse of Cold-War Europe to the current battlefields of the Middle East. Over the course of an hour, Robertson spoke about how journalism is changing, how trust in the news is under pressure, and what it really means to report from the front lines. A Career Spanning Over 30 years Robertson joined CNN in around 1990, an

Why do you open TikTok for just five minutes, and suddenly realise half an hour has passed? It’s not just bad time management; it’s part of the business model used by social media platforms known as the attention economy. This term refers to how platforms are made addictive in order to profit off the user’s attention by selling it to advertisers. In this system, your time is the product, and platforms are designed to take as much of it. The Dopamine Trap TikTok’s addictive de

Every October, Black History Month invites us to look back - not just in admiration, but also in responsibility. It actively reminds us that the fight for equality did not end with the great speeches and marches of the past, but pushes us to keep fighting for racial justice nowadays. Among the towering figures who changed the course of history, none stands taller than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose voice still incites us to make freedom real in our time. Who was Martin Lut

Introduction: the Untold Hero of Science Have you ever heard about Henrietta Lacks? Probably not. But you’ve also most certainly benefitted from her contributions to science. Her cells - known as the HeLa cells - are arguably the most important in history. Did you know that they were the first human cells to be sent into space? Apart from that, they’ve been vital in developing countless medical breakthroughs, from cancer treatment to Polio and COVID-19 vaccines. Her story may

Every October, schools and communities across the world mark Black History Month, celebrating the creativity, courage, and contributions of Black people throughout history. Yet even within that celebration, one group has too often remained in the shadows - the Black women whose achievements changed the world, but whose names were left out of the textbooks. From freedom fighters and scientists to artists and poets, these women have shaped history in ways that continue to defin

Javi Poves was born in Madrid in 1986 and played 65 professional football games. He is currently known as much for his radical anti-establishment views as for his short-lived professional playing career. Recently, Poves has drawn attention by blending football with his controversial ideological views. Footballing career and retirement: Poves began his footballing journey in the youth academies of Atlético de Madrid and Rayo Vallecano making his debut in Spain’s top division,

Alicia’s Story (This Name has been changed for anonymous purposes) A couple of years ago my mother talked to me about Alicia, one of her friend’s daughters. Since Alicia was a little kid she had always been curious and thirsty for learning, making her stand out from her peers and receive constant praise from her teachers and parents. She excelled at every subject and was usually top of her class giving her the right path to becoming an amazing doctor as was her dream. As Alic

As John Keating (Robin Williams’ character in ‘Dead Poets Society’) told us all those years ago, ‘No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world’. This must always be one of our core beliefs, because literature is imagination, inspiration, and nonconformity. In this post-modern world, literature is our biggest weapon, although it may also be the most overlooked one. The belief that English Literature degrees are economically futile and inherently selfi

The Super Bowl is the American football final in which the winners of the Eastern Conference face the winners of the Western conference to claim the NFL Championship. The Super Bowl is preceded by the playoffs in which the best ranked teams in the regular season, face each other to reach the Super Bowl. As a result, the runner-up’s in the Super Bowl are “Conference Champions”, while the winners are “National Champions”. This year’s Super Bowl surprised everyone as the seemi

Fact or fake - debunking five science myths Nowadays, there is a lot of false information circling around. Whether you see it on social media or hear it on the streets, it can be hard to distinguish what is fact from what is fake. So, here are five science myths debunked, so that you can save the day and not believe someone when they say that frequently cracking your knuckles increases your chances of developing arthritis. 1. Cracking your knuckles frequently increases chance

Recently, we celebrated International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and soon we will celebrate International Women’s Day, so I thought it fit to write about female scientists who are not recognised enough for their fascinating work and discoveries. Rosalind Franklin Rosalind Franklin performed work that was vital to the discovery of the structure of DNA. In 1953, Wilkins, who had been working with Franklin, showed Watson an X-ray photo, often referred to as ‘Photo 51’, w

Dreams have always captivated the human imagination, but it was Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, who turned them into the key to understanding our deeper selves. In his groundbreaking book, ‘The Interpretation of Dreams’, published in 1900, Freud proposed that dreams are not just random images or nonsense but rather meaningful reflections of our unconscious mind. So, let’s discover how he believed we could interpret our dreams. The Royal Road to the Unconscious Fr

Deep brain stimulation, or DBS, is a surgical procedure, which involves implanting electrodes within areas of the brain and using electrical stimulation to treat several neurological conditions, mostly to do with movement, and some psychiatric conditions. Deep structures of the brain were identified in the 1950s and theories of treating neurologic disorders with chronic stimulation began to emerge in the 1960s. Eventually, by combining new technologies, deep brain stimulatio

Due to their poor biodegradability and inadequate recycling, plastics have exponentially been found… everywhere. And by everywhere I mean: inside our bodies, most likely since the day you were born. It has become a fact that right now there are thousands, if not millions of microplastics travelling through your blood and living in your organs comfortably and cosily. But how can this be, and in what ways does this affect us? What are (micro)Plastics? First of all, what are pla

Introduction The original Space Race was a contest between the USA and USSR, two global superpowers, who went head-to-head in an effort to outmatch each other with impressive feats in space. This competition sparked rapid technological development, with the USA emerging victorious after landing the first man on the Moon with Apollo 11. More than 50 years have passed since Apollo 11, and following that achievement, an era of international collaboration in space began, best sym

On November 19th 2024, Rafael Nadal Parera played his last professional tennis match after a 22 year long career. Nadal dominated the sport becoming the 2nd player with 22 grand slam titles. Nadal known as “The King of Clay”, due to his particular dominance in this surface, won 14 Rolland Garros. Nadal not only experienced great individual success but he also enjoyed great success with Spain’s national squad, winning 5 Davis Cups. Nadal is arguably one of the greatest tennis

Have you ever thought it possible to harness the benefits of technology without compromising students' mental wellbeing? In today's digital age, technology plays an essential part in education as schools are increasingly adopting various technological tools to enhance learning, streamlining administrative tasks, and preparing students for a “high-tech” future. While the benefits of technology in education are undeniable, such as improved access to information and personalised