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    The Surprising Ways Speaking Multiple Languages Shapes Our Lives 

    Katie Sullivan Psycholinguists have discovered that individuals who are capable of speaking two languages or more are typically much better at switching focuses. Subsequently, they are much better at selecting information and focusing on relevant topics. This can often give bilingual individuals the upper hand in terms of real-life...
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    Is The Lack Of Cancer Studies In The UK Costing Lives?

    Vishvajyth Ponnambalam   According to a study published by the charity Cancer Research UK, the United Kingdom is at the bottom of the league tables for survival rates for patients suffering from 5 out of 7 listed cancer types. The study included countries such as Ireland, Canada, Denmark, and...
  • The Psychology Behind Getting Dressed for the Day

    It has been proven that people would rather turn up to an event overdressed rather than underdressed. Clothing is an essential part of our culture, and social media has enhanced this through Instagram accounts such as Vogue and TikTok showing off recent outfits. However, getting dressed up for the...
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    Coral Reefs Are The Stars Of The Ocean Floor – Why Are They Losing Their Light?

    Ella Pilson Coral reefs are not just the home of some of our favourite ocean creatures, from starfish and seahorses to turtles and sharks, with their mangrove forests and seagrass beds acting like nurseries for many of these species – as any Nemo lovers will know! But, these sites...
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    Getting in the Flow: A Beginner’s Guide on Why and How to Start Yoga

    With up to 460,000 Brits taking yoga classes each week, alongside the many thousands more practising at home, it is safe to say this ancient spiritual practice has embedded itself within Western culture. It is reassuring, however, to know that 44.8% of those who practise yoga consider themselves to...
  • A Nottingham Christmas Market Review: The Highs and Lows

    Nottingham’s Winter wonderland has opened for Christmas 2023. With an array of rides, bars, and treats for you to try, it’s almost impossible not to get too carried away. The one downside is the extortionate prices, which I have to say, really dulled my Christmas sparkle. To ensure that...
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    Hometown Holiday: Cambridge

    Cambridge is one of the more famous towns in England, and in my opinion, for good reason. Best known for the university and cultural sites that fill the city - all of which are fascinating to see - there is still so much more to explore. This is a...