Text messaging – 1992 1992 saw the first ever text message. Now one of the most commonly used forms of communication, the text message has grown from simple, short sentences to a full medium in and of itself including digital images, videos, sound bites and emojis. Texting has moved from short form of communication between…
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Biologists identify frog the size of a thumbnail
After several years exploring the Kerala and Tamil Nadu forests in India, scientists have discovered four new species of frogs that are so tiny they can comfortably take a perch on your thumbnail. Along with three other larger species that were discovered in the same location, these tiny frogs are amongst the smallest in the…
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Zebra Shark has Virgin Birth
In a breathtaking transition for sexual to asexual reproduction, Leonie the zebra shark has given birth without a mate. Leonie, homed at the REEF HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, had several litters with a mate before the two were separated in 2012. Having lived apart from males for the past few years, her keepers were…
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Trump’s climate change wipe-out
As the 20th January rolled round so did the reality of Trump’s impending presidency and the American acknowledgement of a new dawn in the Science industry. In his latest actions Trump’s administration have wiped every mention of climate change from the White House website, instead replacing it with a new energy plan making no mention…
Travel
Working in Greece: the ideal holiday
It’s the type of summer you see on your friend’s-friend’s Facebook page, having stalked them one lonely and fairly bored night fueled by a little bit of wine and lot of exhaustion. The kind of Instagram worthy photos that feel so far from your own reality. It was sun and sea and wonderful company and…
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Sometimes it doesn’t go to plan
Miley Cyrus hopped off the plane in LAX and I hopped off at Philadelphia International Airport. Less glamorous, more nerve-wracking, but equally as surreal, I’m sure. Everyone enters into their year abroad nervous, not knowing what to expect, but somehow hoping for the best year of their lives. The stories of previous years, encouraged us…