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Issue 1493

17th Jun 2011
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Why drive?

Why drive?

Samuel Furse turns his back on four-wheeled transport (except for taxis)

By Samuel Furse Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com16 Jun 2011 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com5 min read
Why does it always rain on me?

Why does it always rain on me?

It’s not because you lied when you were seventeen. Sam Furse discusses Britain’s recent drought, floods and the plight of the blue whale

By Samuel Furse Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com16 Jun 2011 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
Using carbon dioxide to fight global warming

Using carbon dioxide to fight global warming

Novel technique uses liquid carbon to create electricity

By Charles Harvey Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com16 Jun 2011 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read

Union letter clarifying future of Summer Ball

No strategy has been approved by Executive Committee or Union Council

By Alexander P H Kendall Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com16 Jun 2011 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com1 min read
Union forced to clarify future of Summer Ball

Union forced to clarify future of Summer Ball

No concrete long-term strategy in place says Union

By Kadhim Shubber and Ben Scally Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com16 Jun 2011 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Union Court clears President

Union Court clears President

Complaint that Kendall intimidated student not upheld

By Kadhim Shubber Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com16 Jun 2011 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

Union awards honour students

Full list of Union accolades

By Matthew N Colvin Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com16 Jun 2011 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com1 min read
The Tooth Fairy’s Palace

The Tooth Fairy’s Palace

Professor Sara Rankin is asking school children around the UK to donate their baby teeth. But why?

By Kadhim Shubber Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com16 Jun 2011 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com4 min read

The right lessons must be learnt from the Ball

This year's Summer Ball could go either way

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The misadventures of a Nobel physicist

The misadventures of a Nobel physicist

Ian McEwan’s foray into comic satire

By Guo Heng Chin Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com16 Jun 2011 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

The minefield of social etiquette

Why do I worry about what to say to someone when they apologise to me?

By Samuel Furse Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com16 Jun 2011 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
Techno Nonsense: Boiler Room

Techno Nonsense: Boiler Room

This week Simon Hunter looks at the rising star of London's underground music scene

By Simon Hunter Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com16 Jun 2011 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
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