Tharushi Wijesiri looks at new evidence which suggests our ancestors may have hibernated during harsh winters…
It’s the most wasteful time of the year.
On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love will discard 6 million trees, 2 million turkeys, 11 million roasties, 17 million sprouts, 114 thousand tonnes of plastic, 74 million mince pies and around a billion Christmas cards.
The Covid-19 fact checker
Debunking some of the worst Covid-‘curing’ myths, with a few facts that could actually help eradicate the virus.
Is Depop gentrifying thrifting?
Tharushi Wijesiri discusses the recent rise in Depop sellers- are their charity shop sells unethical, or simply business?
Top 5 boo-ks to read this spooky season
Tharushi Wijesiri recommeds their top 5 horror books to keep you company during this COVID safe Halloween season!
Harris v Pence: A gendered debate?
A vice presidential debate in an unprecedented context. With all to play for, Tharushi Wijesiriwardena looks at just how this talk panned out, and the implications for each party.
Political Ploy or Pandemic Patient? The Consequences of Trump’s Covid Diagnosis
Trump caught Covid; the virus he once denied, and now encourages people not to worry about. All the While, the American death toll is rising. Tharushi Wijesiri reports.
Digesting Obesity: Another Tale of the Government’s Mixed Messages
As the number of days spent in quarantine increased, for many of us, the number on the scale did too. Trapped in our homes, flats or even just bedrooms, we spent several weeks gorging away […]
Attenborough’s ‘Extinction: The Facts’ Exposes the Devastating Reality of Climate Change
A commentary on Sir David Attenborough’s desperate plea for change.
UK Alcohol Sales Rise by 36% Since Lockdown
Alcohol products have experienced a spike in sales during lockdown, rising by over a third (36%) according to data compiled by Just Eat and City Pantry. All regions across Britain experienced this spike in alcohol […]