Paula Clerkin

STIs are definitely on the rise; this may seem alarming considering the continuous developments in contraceptive techniques and family planning. So what are STIs? They’re sexually transmitted diseases and infections that are passed from one person to another. These include chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhoea, syphilis, genital herpes, scabies, public lice,...

Let’s face it; everyone is partial to an ice cream – chocolate, strawberry or mint choc chip, whatever takes your fancy. But did you know that scientists have introduced an ingredient to make ice cream not only last longer but also lower in fat, sugar and calories? Sound too...

You probably did a good job of dispelling the most common student myth in your first week at uni; no matter how hard you try you will not make it to 9am lectures after a night out. There are lots of other rumours and legends that I have come...

The countdown is on. Only seven days until UoN Freshers’ Week commences! Whilst the most important thing about being a fresher is settling in, making friends and exploring campus, we know the best parts are normally the socials and nights out. For most (with a few exceptions of those who don’t...

In my ‘gap yah’ I wanted to do something out of my comfort zone.. *books flights to Africa*. When you pay over £1000 you’d expect to be going somewhere luxurious, or even arrive safely and on time. Much the opposite. 7th August 2013: A huge fire has ravaged the main international...

Etching your hair strands with nano-patterns probably isn’t the first alternative to come to mind. New research is suggesting that the future of hair colouring could be in the form of a flatiron that presses a pattern into the strands of your hair, changing its colour permanently. Scientists from...