University of Exeter study finds that Quorn products lower cholesterol A University of Exeter study suggests that mycoprotein, the protein source only found in Quorn products, lowers the absorptive levels of low-density lipoproteins, otherwise referred to as “bad” cholesterol. The study found that mycoprotein lowers levels of cholesterol more than protein sources such as meat […]
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Exeter’s Top Study Spaces
Has staring at the same library walls for hours upon end left you feeling unmotivated, disillusioned and frankly, a little bit dead inside? It may be time to say goodbye to Forum Marketplace and venture out into the great unknown, as one of these lesser known study spaces may be able to evoke the inspiration […]
Should freshers revise in the library? (for)
As we roll into the exam season, the inevitable debate arises over whether first years really need access to the library as other, older panicked students dash past the barriers from 8am on peak days to nab a hotly contested seat or box in the silent study area. It might come as a shock to […]
Short story: ‘Don’t Go’
“Hey Chinara, did I leave my chocolate in here?” Riley asked, barging into my dorm room. She sauntered over to where I lay curled in bed and nudged me over against the wall so she could snuggle under the covers with me. “Yes, Riles, come in. Make yourself at home.” Despite my sarcasm, I set […]
Do jellyfish sleep?
Sleep remains highly elusive to both scientists and students. Questions, such as ‘why do we sleep?’ and ‘when did sleep first evolve?’ plague sleep scientists in the same way that questions such as ‘when will sleep come next?’ and ‘why is it two days past my bedtime?’ plague the general student population. Until very recently, […]
Listen: the perfect study playlist
It’s getting to that time of year again: dissertations are due, exams need revising for, and that amounts to a fair amount of time spent working. But, after all this time, do you ever find yourself struggling to concentrate? Now, that’s where I come in. Below is my favourite study playlist, with a balanced mix of […]