Science
Archimedean semi-regular polyhedra (ASRP) are convex, multi-faceted 3-D objects whose faces are all regular polygons that have sides of equal length and angles of equal degrees. Around every vertex, the same polygons appear in the same sequence, e.g., hexagon-hexagon-triangle in the truncated tetrahedron shown below. Archimedes' original writings
Literature
Eldest of the Brontë sisters, Charlotte Brontë is best known for her novel Jane Eyre. Jane Eyre follows an eponymous heroine grow from adolescence into a grown woman. It is renowned within the gothic fiction genre and is an inspiration for many writers. Charlotte was born in 1816 in Thornton
Science
The Fibonacci Sequence, Golden Ratio and Golden Spiral An introduction to the world of sequences and ratios Introduction to the Fibonacci Sequence The Fibonacci Sequence is a set of integers in which each number, except for the first two, is equal to the sum of the two preceding ones. Numbers
Politics
With incumbent President Joe Biden out of the picture Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set for a showdown in November. The dropping out of Biden has changed the election's dynamic, revitalising a tired Democratic base and mobilising the greatest Presidential campaign fund within
Politics
State of the Presidential Race After agreeing to 2 debates with incumbent President Joe Biden former President Donald J. Trump became ambiguous whether he would debate the new Democratic presumptive nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. He stated that he "probably" would, however, could "make a case for
Literature
Garmus’ debut novel: Lessons in Chemistry is a newly added favourite of mine. A tragicomedy published in 2022, it has achieved numerous awards including Goodreads Choice Awards - Best Debut 2022 and multiple Book of the Year in 2022. Bonnie Garmus wrote one novel before Lessons in Chemistry but was
Politics
Settling into a lesser campaign period - in which the European Union, United Kingdom and France have held their respective elections - after an intensive one the centre has come out as a clear loser. From Paris to Tallinn the liberal ideals of yesterday are being pressed to the verge;
Politics
President Biden Drops Out of the Race After a devastating debate performance, the Biden Team had hoped for a quick recuperation. However, as the fallout persisted and polling only worsened Democrats increasingly worried about the president's chances of re-election. With this in mind President Joseph R. Biden determined
Politics
The Republican primary was clear cut; former President Donald J. Trump clearly defeated all rivals, including Nikki Haley that attracted moderate GOP voters with a strong distaste for the former president. Now her voters have become an integral part of both sides strategies as they vie for the Haley base.
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Attempted Trump Assassination During a Pennsylvania rally a noise likened to a ballon popping rippled through the air. Former President Trump suddenly moves his hand to his ear, and drops down onto to the ground. Secret Service agents plummet to protect Mr Trump and swiftly move him away from the
Literature
“What real love is. It is blind devotion, unquestioning self-humiliation, utter submission, trust and belief against yourself and against the whole world, giving up your whole heart and soul to the smiter.” (page 276) Great Expectations At the start of the tale, Philip “Pip” Pirrip, is visiting his parents at
Politics
The French headed to the second round of voting on July 7 after a triumph for Rassemblement National in the first round. After a devastating defeat in the European Union's parliament election President Macron announced a snap-election. Ahead of the election the leader of Les Républicains (LR), Éric