Electric Vehicle

Significant Increase in Electric Vehicle Production

George Symonds / Head of News Sky News Business Reporter, James Sillars, reported that ÔÇ£almost 500,000 new hybrid and electric cars will be seen on UK roads this year, according to new industry projections, following a spurt in production and sales. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said pure electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for almost a quarter of the market last month as … Continue reading Significant Increase in Electric Vehicle Production

Opinion: It’s time for teen dystopia to make a comeback

Frances Marsh | Comment Editor┬á The 2010s saw an explosion in the teen dystopia genre. Stories like The Hunger Games became an international success and there wasn’t a teenager in the country who hadn’t at least heard of a book from the genre. Despite the cultural phenomenon it became, the craze seemed to die out as fast as it took off, with the last film … Continue reading Opinion: It’s time for teen dystopia to make a comeback

Students

The commercialisation of the body beyond death: Inside the unregulated world of donating your body to ÔÇÿscienceÔÇÖ in the US

Clelia Frondaroli | Head of Comment Cremations or funerals? An open casket or a wake? There’s a lot to contemplate about life after death however one thing is certain: it is not cheap to die. Yet, what happens if you have no choice but to pick the cheapest option? What if the cheapest option means surrendering your body to science? It is clear, from both … Continue reading The commercialisation of the body beyond death: Inside the unregulated world of donating your body to ÔÇÿscienceÔÇÖ in the US

Tea farmers

Sexual exploitation revealed on the UK’s most popular tea brands

Lowri Powell – Deputy Head of News More than 70 women had been sexually abused by their supervisors on Kenyan tea farms owned by two British companies, Unilever and James Finlay & Co. They supply some of the UKÔÇÖs most popular brands, including PG Tips, Lipton and SainsburyÔÇÖs Red Label. These tea brands supplied SainsburyÔÇÖs, Tesco supermarkets and Starbucks.┬á BBC Africa Eye and Panorama conducted … Continue reading Sexual exploitation revealed on the UK’s most popular tea brands

Eastenders has a problem with consent, and we need to talk about it

Frances Marsh | Comment Editor Online Exclusive Eastenders is undoubtedly a household staple in the UK. Since it began in 1985, the soap has tackled taboo and hard-hitting topics and it remains hugely popular. In 2022, the soap had multiple storylines with themes of consent and sexual assault, and these were largely praised at the time they were aired. Eastenders was making bold statements about … Continue reading Eastenders has a problem with consent, and we need to talk about it

Personalisation gone too far? How TikTokÔÇÖs algorithm is changing social media

Frances Marsh | Comment Editor Social media has long been known to use algorithms to tailor their content, this is by no means a new phenomenon, however TikTok has taken this concept to a whole new level. The social media platform is notorious for its incredibly specific ÔÇÿfor you pageÔÇÖ feature which shows users content based on their interests, political views, lifestyle and more. This … Continue reading Personalisation gone too far? How TikTokÔÇÖs algorithm is changing social media

NetflixÔÇÖs Problem With Wasted Potential

Frances Marsh | Comment Editor┬á Streaming giant Netflix is notoriously secretive about pretty much everything. Whilst recently they have started to be a little more transparent about the viewing figures of their most popular shows, there are still many shows and movies on the service with no information available to the public about how well they’re really doing. This secrecy underpins many people’s frustration with … Continue reading NetflixÔÇÖs Problem With Wasted Potential

Eco-Fascism: The weaponisation of environmentalism to support ideas of white supremacy

Clelia Frondaroli | Head of Comment In the months leading up to the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings, Brenton Tarrant posted a manifesto online that followed classic eco-fascist ideology. His frequent posts largely referred to ÔÇÿthe birth ratesÔÇÖ and overpopulation; ideas which, after the act of terrorism that would go on to claim 51 lives, the self proclaimed ÔÇÿethno-nationalist eco-fascist’ would use to justify his crimes. … Continue reading Eco-Fascism: The weaponisation of environmentalism to support ideas of white supremacy

The pseudo side of science publications: The rise and growth of ÔÇÿjunk journalsÔÇÖ

Clelia Frondaroli | Head of Comment In a post Covid-19 world where social media has exacerbated already strained tensions between science and public trust, scientific publications are often lauded as being the pinnacle of rigorous, peer-reviewed scientific research. However, what if this is not entirely the case? Good scientific and academic research requires funds, prestige and, most importantly, time. Often researchers spend years formulating precise … Continue reading The pseudo side of science publications: The rise and growth of ÔÇÿjunk journalsÔÇÖ

The myth of ÔÇÿMade in the UKÔÇÖ: How fashion and consumer products are being mislabelled to appear more ethical

Clelia Frondaroli | Head of Comment The typical consumer does not know where their clothing originates from. In fact, most fashion brands themselves are unaware of the areas in which their clothing is produced, as a result of manufacturers employing subcontractors to create garments. However, as concerns continue to grow over rising global temperatures and dangerous weather patterns, the fashion industry (especially in the UK) … Continue reading The myth of ÔÇÿMade in the UKÔÇÖ: How fashion and consumer products are being mislabelled to appear more ethical

Ignorance in an era of information

Clelia Frondaroli | Head of Comment Has our increased access to information really made us more knowledgeable? I found myself wondering this when, on a Sunday morning, I looked at my coffee and realised I wouldn’t be able to explain how a coffee bean grew. Although embarrassing to admit, I am not alone in my ignorance: over 69% of young adults in America could not … Continue reading Ignorance in an era of information

The extreme in extreme sports: Is progression in sports destroying the bodies of young athletes?

Clelia Frondaroli | Head of Comment At 22 years old Kevin Pearce suffered a traumatic brain injury whilst training for an upcoming snowboarding championship. After a season of winning consecutive titles in various competitions, and noted as the prime competitor to Shawn White, the injury marked the end of his professional career. PearceÔÇÖs injury however was not an isolated incident; over the last 20 years, … Continue reading The extreme in extreme sports: Is progression in sports destroying the bodies of young athletes?