1895-1927 in New Orleans: The Red Hot Roots of Jazz
The line in front of the world-famous Jazz Bar began to form 45 minutes before the Tenement Jazz Band played the first tune of the evening. Nobody seemed bothered by…
Hopeless
What do laughter and misery have in common? Leyla Josephine’s case study ‘Hopeless’ asked precisely that question. The performance started with a mockery of pretentious love poetry, with the host…
Facebook and Cambridge Analytica: name a more iconic duo
Perhaps it was the flood of Mark Zuckerberg memes, perhaps the countless articles showing up in our news feeds, but regardless of how, we all have heard about the Facebook-Cambridge…
The noble magic mushroom: far more than simply a fun guy
Many psychedelic researchers, when asked about their experiences with entheogens, shy away from the answers. And who can blame them? They can lose credibility by admitting to the use of…
The raw passions of the wild bed – how do animals do it?
I think it is safe to assume that you know how human sex works – although considering the effectiveness of most current sexual education programs I wouldn’t be surprised to…
Who you gonna call? Your female professors!
The number of women in academia is on the rise, but it remains important to remember that females are still facing harsh expectations that make working as a professor that…
Flat-faced dogs: so adorable they can hardly breathe
French bulldogs, as well as other flat-faced dogs, might not be a responsible choice when deciding on a pet. In fact, veterinarians are urging pet-owners to withhold from purchasing brachycephalic,…
Not so lit: more lights may not help the environment
The sky in Edinburgh is incredible. During the day it is a continually changing myriad of colours. Early morning winds push the clouds along, transforming them into any shape your…