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Could Thingful be the new Google for Internet of Things?

Sharks in the ocean, weather stations in Brazil, radiation detectors in Germany and even Tower Bridge in London are some of the millions of objects around the world that are slowly entering the public consciousness as the new connected world … Continue reading

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London, 1858: a child is dead, a man is blamed, and dragged through hell – why is he persecuted and who is his persecutor?

Ben Gwalchmai’s debut novel Purefinder tells the story of a man making his way through Victorian London, a Gothic thriller and Dantean exploration of London, loss and fraternity; mystery, blood, mud and guts combined. Fictional writings about life in Victorian … Continue reading

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Good luck to 2 Boys In A Boat

Two young men will be away from their families this Christmas, as they row across the Atlantic, following in the footsteps of Fogle and Cracknell, as part of a two-person 50-day non-stop challenge crossing 3,000 nautical miles and burning 10,000 … Continue reading

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See atoms in a new way with danceroom Spectroscopy

Atoms are made up of a little spherical nucleus with orbiting electrons, right? Well not quite. Dr David Glowacki, a Royal Society research fellow and one of the first Pervasive Media Studio residents, has led a collaborative project called danceroom … Continue reading

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Over 25000 texts exchanged with street furniture in Bristol

This summer, Bristol residents and visitors were able to spark up conversations with the city, using nothing else but the humble text function on any mobile phone. As the first winner of Bristol’s Playable City Award produced by Watershed, Hello … Continue reading

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Room For Tea: a housing solution with a difference

Sometimes, the best ideas are the simplest. When Milena Bottero finished her degree in Environmental Policy at the LSE and began interning in the capital, like many recent graduates starting their careers in London, she found she could not afford … Continue reading

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Publishers called to provide vital feedback into the industry

In addition to film, games and interactive professionals in the creative industries, media, journal and literary publishers are called to provide vital feedback about how funds should be invested into developing the sector in the future. Creative Skillset is seeking … Continue reading

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African Rebellion in Jamaica 1760-61: more than a riot

In 1760, 1500 or more enslaved black men and women took advantage of Britain’s Seven Year’s War against France and Spain, to stage a massive uprising in Jamaica, which began on April 7 in the windward parish of St Mary’s … Continue reading

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A sea of lights makes its UK premiere

Fri 13 Sept – Sat 12 Oct, The Eye, Bristol Temple Quarter, Bristol This September sees the UK premiere of Submergence, an uplifting new artwork near Temple Meads Station in Bristol. Visitors to the large-scale light installation, which will be … Continue reading

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We each have our own personal best. What’s yours?

The London 2012 Olympic Games was a defining moment that brought the nation together, capturing the nation’s hearts and inspiring a generation. Yet a recent YouGov poll revealed that 76% of the population is unable to name a single legacy … Continue reading

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