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Issue 1651
16th Dec 2016
How to build Hogwarts
It all started as friends in halls. The Christmas tradition started in 2008, and by 2009 we’d first discovered gingerbread together. Since then, it’s escalated, trying to be bigger and better each year. In a true Imperial spirit, we’ve taken a scientific, competitive approach.
Harnessing bacterial defences to disrupt infectious biofilms
Research from Caltech and the University of Oxford has identified a mycobacterial protein that inhibits biofilms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the major pathogen in cystic fibrosis
Every man’s read for the new year
Philip Roth's profoud novel tests our values
EU Xmas
Or, around the glorious federation in a delicious meal. Follow felix on a tour of some traditional christmas delicacies from countries across Europe. Bonus points if you’re sober at the end.
Crowning Glory | The Crown
The Crown takes a rare look at the formative years of Queen Elizabeth, and chronicles the royal family’s escapades through the 20th century. Does it stack up well? Or is is just aimless royalty-porn?
Artist in focus | Zaha Hadid, 1950–2016
Zaha Hadid left behind a monumental legacy
AA Gill is away
One of the most notable food writers and critics of the 21st century, AA Gill passed away last week following a battle with cancer. Here are some thoughts from a fan.
A tale within a tail
Ipsita Herlekar reveals the secrets of a well preserved dinosaur fossil
A seat at the (culture) roundtable
Culture editors Indira Mallik and Fred Fyles give their round-up of the last 12 months in terms of culutre. Expect TV escapism, highlighting women in music, and going crazy over Olivia Laing...
4 Your Eyez Only J Cole review
The underlying narrative of the album tells the true story of the life of J. Cole’s late friend James McMillan
2016 | a #food round up
2016 hasn’t actually been as shit for food as it has been for everything else. felix examines the top 5 food trends of 2016 – everything from Poké, a raw fish salad, to giant crepe layer cakes.