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Whale Watching: Hindsight is 2020

The Craic from 2020: A Whale's Perspective

On land, the human world was one of panic and unease in 2020. But deep at sea and gliding on the water’s surface, life continued for the fascinating giants we call whales, or cetaceans; calmly unaware of the word “Corona”. …

  • Emma Monaghan
  • January 14, 2021
  • Food & Drink, Health

Oatmeal 101: Why you should consume this natural superfood, plus 3 easy recipes

Oatmeal

Oatmeal might seem like a mere component of a very average breakfast, but there’s so much more to it than just being seen as a delicious porridge. Here, you’ll get to know everything you should about the humble oat.  Food…

  • Sol Natalia Dieguez
  • January 13, 2021
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Exciting album releases to look out for in 2021

Exciting album releases to look out for in 2021

After the coronavirus pandemic halted new music releases last year, this year is set to see a massive range of newly released music from some of the world’s top artists. In this article we have picked some of the most…

  • Aoife McDowell
  • January 13, 2021
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Braille literature: a human right at the price of gold

Braille literature: a human right at the price of gold

Braille allows blind people to read and write autonomously, but due to its price and poor variety, access to books and literature is highly limited. This makes it very difficult to approach culture and have a decent education, and further…

  • Julia Villanueva
  • January 13, 2021
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Israel’s vaccination victory:Running ahead or running over?

Israel’s vaccination victory: Running ahead or running over?

Within three weeks of vaccinating its first citizen, Israel has dominated the global vaccination initiative, successfully vaccinating over 20 percent of its population.  The country’s political science has also supported to get people inoculated, with Prime Minister Netanyahu himself taking…

  • Sonia
  • January 13, 2021
  • Lifestyle, Sport

The Meteoric Rise of the Hilarious Irish Rowing Brothers, Paul and Gary O’Donovan

paul and gary o'donovan

Born and bred near and in Skibbereen in County Cork respectively, Paul and Gary O’Donovan, two Irish brothers with a penchant for rowing, transformed the sport. But, before they could make it into the boat, they lingered on their dual…

  • Melanie Romero
  • January 12, 2021
  • Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Food trends in 2021: from bee pollen to lab-grown meat

Food trends in 2021: from bee pollen to lab-grown meat

Food trends are always an interesting topic of discussion every January. Much like fashion, TV, movies and music, everyone wants to know what’s going to be in vogue for the coming year. We all want to be ahead of the…

  • Mark Comerford
  • January 12, 2021
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  • Consumer Affairs, Lifestyle

How to Overcome Nomophobia – The Addiction to Your Phone

Nomophobia, the fear of being without a mobile device, is a growing fear in the modern world. People often turn to their phones while queuing up, waiting on public transport, when they find themselves in awkward social situations or simply…

  • Ugne Aksiutovaite
  • January 12, 2021
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  • Lifestyle, Travel

5 creative ways you can satisfy the urge to travel even if you’re stuck at home

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I don’t know about you, but all I seem to be able to do recently is to plan imaginary trips in my head. Is anybody else on the same page? If you’re longing to travel whilst stuck at home, there…

  • Sol Natalia Dieguez
  • January 12, 2021
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