Have you ever seen tons of emotional comments on social media on the topic of nuclear energy or maybe even heard a debate on TV about it? This alternative to fossil fuel is often associated with huge disasters like Chernobyl and Fukushima which have become a popular theme in pop culture. These events significantly worsened the reputation of this energy source. Despite this, it is still one of the most developed alternative energy sources and is responsible for around 9% of al

What is love, if not something we spend our whole lives trying to understand? What is love, if not the most romantic lie we tell ourselves? Something we chase, something we crave, something we fear. Painted in red, wrapped in ribbons, sold in heart-shaped boxes as if love itself could be that simple. As if it could be bought. As if it could be held. But is it ever? How often do we fall in love with the idea of love, rather than the reality of it? We imagine it to be perfect,

“Please, in all this muddle of life, continue to be a bright and constant star. Just a few things remain as beacons: poetry, and you, and solitude.” ― Vita Sackville-West, Love Letters: Vita and Virginia . Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West, two prolific writers of 20th century England. What unique and intimate feelings existed between the literary geniuses and how it impacted their work? It was December 1922, a dinner party where the spark between the two women would i

You probably know one of the most famous (if not the most famous) paintings in the world - Mona Lisa. But… have you ever thought about why it is so popular? It may seem like a normal, ordinary portrait that every artist should be able to replicate. So why is it everywhere? What’s so special about that painting? Da Vinci, Leonardo. The Mona Lisa. Oil on poplar panel, 1505, upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Mona_Lisa%2C_by_Leonardo_da_Vinci%2C_from_C2RMF_retouch

Author: Karolina Niewiadomska ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ (2019), dir. by Céline Sciamma “Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019).”IMDb,2019, www.imdb.com/title/tt8613070/mediaviewer/rm2604053249/?ref_=ttmi_mi_28_1 . Accessed 15 Feb. 2026 I remember when a few months ago one of my friends kept recommending a film called ‘Portrait of a Lady on fire’(2019) to - it seemed to me - literally everyone and one of the response she got was ‘I watched it and it was really nice and artsy but

When most students think about learning, they picture boring textbooks, rereading notes countless times as if that could magically cure their struggle to focus and memorise. They probably also imagine a cup of coffee which they trust to keep them awake during their all-nighter. Art doesn’t usually pop into the minds even if it definitely should, especially when attention span is not sufficient. Whether you’re into drawing, music, or just doodling in the margins of your notes

The name killer whale certainly shows the species in a bad light.The orcas are of course quite intimidating animals with the fact that they are the largest member of the Delphinade family(dolphins) and they make a perfect example of an apex predator. But is the title and reputation truly deserved? If not, how did the species earn it and what is it really like? You will find the answer to these questions in the rest of this article. Orca jumping, slate.com https://slate.com

There is no denying that “why art speaks when words fail” is not a poetic exaggeration, but a universal truth. Language may feel insufficient and unable to capture the whole weight of what we feel. How is it even possible that words which are something we rely on constantly, can suddenly seem so inadequate when our emotions run deep? Why do words feel too rigid, too narrow, or too limited to fully capture what we are enduring? For instance, grief does not arrive in neat sente

I mean: what are we to each other? A gear? A witness? A prop in someone else’s story? Or something quieter an excuse the group uses to feel coherent. Society loves roles the way a stage loves costumes. They spare us the embarrassment of improvisation. If you are “the leader,” you speak. If you are “the clown,” you soften the room. If you are “the serious one,” you carry the weight so everyone else can pretend it isn’t there. The strange part is that we often put on these cos

Introduction Just a few weeks ago, the biggest event in the American sports calendar lit up the screens of fans around the world. The Super Bowl draws millions of viewers each year, but not all of them tune in for the game itself. In fact, unless one talks to dedicated fans of American football, they are probably more likely to encounter someone who knows the latest halftime performer than the competing teams. This year's show, headlined by Bad Bunny, contained multitudes:

“ Memento mori” is a medieval Latin keynote, meaning literally “Remember that you will die”. In the Middle Ages people believed that the purity of soul is the only value that matters after death, so every tangible good you own is unstable and will sooner or later disappear. However, there are lots of people who changed the course of history forever even though their commitment was considered meaningless at first. Not until their death did they gain appreciation and now they’

Why is art so important? Art has always been a tool. It has been used to express certain feelings or has constituted a form of commentary towards different ideas. People communicated messages between lines, unspoken truths. Art is a source of entertainment, a way to escape from reality. Throughout history, humanity has faced moments of profound crisis, such as wars, pandemics, natural disasters, political issues as well as social upheaval. In these times, dominated by fear an

Have you ever met a person who was never immersed in the social media culture? Do you know anyone who is in a constant detox from Instagram, TikTok, etc? Well, you might have never stood a chance of getting to know someone with such an attitude. Social media is so ubiquitous in our lives that it’s almost impossible to refrain from using it. However, these inconspicuous icons conceal more secrets than you think. Not only are they distinct worlds, but they are a room for differ

Did it even happen if it wasn’t posted? Did it even happen if no one double-tapped it? Do we remember moments for how they felt or how many likes they got? Are we still present if our attention is always elsewhere? Desktop with laptop and mobile phone, Freepik.com , Accessed 20 Jan 2026 Moments are no longer lived, they are uploaded. Friendships and experiences are paused, filtered and shared before we truly feel them. Social media has turned connection into a competition f

I’ve always wanted to meet a writer, an artist. Not for an autograph, not for a photo. My dream was a conversation: why they write, what art is for. Why write at all, when life can be so shamelessly incomprehensible. During a conversation with my one and only “poet,” I realized that what I really want is to hug Szymborska. It was hard to decide whether I needed her more, or she needed me. But it’s probably me who needs her. Kubik, Mariusz. “Photograph of Wisława Szymborska (

It is inevitable that our century is defined by the scroll. Phones rarely leave our hands, social media quietly exists in the background of almost every moment of our lives. We already know this. We acknowledge the fact that we spend too much time online, even that scrolling on TikTok or Instagram, especially before bed, is perhaps not good for us. These facts are familiar due to the fact that we talk about them openly, sometimes even joke about them. However, we still contin

Caitlin Robinson - astronomy. (2026). Pin.it. https://pin.it/6srfpwFg0 , Accessed 23rd January, 2026 About 200 years ago many astronomers started to confirm that our sky wasn’tthe same anymore. Ever since the first artificial lamp was turned on, night appeared much dimmer. It was just as if it lost its whole personality. Some of the constellations became harder to spot. That’s why people started to be more and more concerned about the pollution which light gave to our night s

IMDb. “Serial Experiments Lain (TV Mini Series 1998) - Photos - IMDb.” IMDb , 2025, www.imdb.com/title/tt0500092/mediaindex/ . Accessed 6 Jan. 2026. "Ok, let's see... I guess that I'm confused again. Am I here, or am I there? I don't know. Over there, I'm everywhere. I know that. But here is connected to over there. Is that right? But then, where is the real me after all is said and done. Oh! There is no real me. I guess that's it. I only exist inside those people aware of my

Swedish pop star Zara Larsson has returned to the cultural spotlight, and this time it feels like more than just a nostalgic spike in streams. After years of muted international presence, she has embarked on a noticeable career revival, fuelled by a clever blend of viral incidents, thoughtful touring, fresh music, and prominent collaborations. Her comeback didn’t happen overnight, as has just become evident: a revitalised artistic vision and clever interaction with pop cultur

Oasis, a British rock band, was created in 1991 in Manchester, from the ashes of the previous band, The Rain, giving rise to Britpop. The group initially consisted of the lead vocalist Liam Gallagher, guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, bassist Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan, and drummer Tony McCarrol. A couple months later Liam asked his older brother Noel to join as a fifth member; he later became the leader and chief songwriter of the band. Fry, James. “Members of the British Roc