SHORT MEMORIES
What’s your memory like? I bet it’s nothing like the young lad from India who, more than four decades ago rattled off the series of numbers which reflected the value […]
What’s your memory like? I bet it’s nothing like the young lad from India who, more than four decades ago rattled off the series of numbers which reflected the value […]
More than 50,000 research papers have been published on Helicobacter pylori with an astonishing 1.300 papers published this year alone. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacteria which lives in […]
Hurrah, it’s Christmas! After the feast, the Boxing Day Feast, the feast after feast, your stomach may seem to house strange creatures who purr, meow, roar and squeak at the […]
An “enchanted grove” typically refers to a magical and mystical area of land or garden. It is often associated with enchantment, beauty, and a sense of otherworldliness. Within folklore and […]
Most people think of the circadian cycle, or rhythm, when it comes to disturbed sleeping patterns often associated with jet lag or shift work. The word ‘circadian’ is derived from […]
The curse of the salty dog. Boat barfing. The big heave ho. Seasickness can affect the crustiest of pirates. Anyone who has suffered seasickness will recall the nausea, queasiness, squeamishness, […]
This year, we celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 100th anniversary of one of the most significant medical breakthroughs in history – the discovery of insulin. Prior to this groundbreaking achievement, […]
Sometimes life can really imitate art. Take actor Keanu Reeves. Made famous firstly in the science-fiction film, “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” as dim-witted Ted, his role as a hustler […]
The standout line of one of the best UK punk bands, Idles, came from their 2019 song, “Never Trust A Man With A Perm” which shouted, “You look like a […]
Social media isn’t always about trying to create the illusion of a perfect life (though it often is). Sometimes, it allows people to open up to the public in a […]