Recent Posts
-
How to Evaluate Research Papers Critically (A Student Guide)
Scientists collect data and test ideas about many topics and phenomena (e.g., how and why things happen). Their research is then written academically in a paper or article and published in scientific journals like Nature or Science. University students often evaluate research papers critically as part of a course assessment. So here are some tips […]
Read More -
Silverstone Festival: The World’s Largest Historic Motorsport Event
The Silverstone Festival (or Silverstone Classic) is a three-day vintage and historic car racing event and the largest in the world! It takes place annually at Silverstone—home of British motor racing. The event attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year and features a range of cars from different eras of motorsport history. Check out some […]
Read More -
Why People Take Selfies: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The rise of social media and smartphones has significantly contributed to the popularity and prevalence of selfie-taking in today’s society. People take selfies for many reasons—and did so long before digital technology and the Internet! Alongside making people feel good about themselves, smartphones can distract others from enjoying non-screen behaviours that once brought happiness. This […]
Read More -
The Miracle of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem
The Miracle of the Holy Fire is an ancient and celebrated Christian tradition that happens each year on Holy Saturday in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. According to tradition, a miraculous fire spontaneously appears in the tomb of Jesus Christ, located inside the church, and is then used to light candles and lamps held […]
Read More -
Scrap Car Hoarders’ Outdoor Spaces
It is not uncommon to find people hoarding old cars and machinery in their gardens or outdoor spaces across the UK. Some individuals work within the automotive salvage industry. They focus on salvaging usable parts from old or damaged vehicles, recycling scrap metal, or restoring classic cars. Others hoard old cars and machinery because of […]
Read More
