By Melita Jose Where does the hantavirus originate? According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the first known cases of hantavirus infection were recorded among United Nations troops during the Korean War from (1951-1954). The virus was officially identified in 1978 by Ho-Wang Lee, who isolated it from striped field mice near the Hantan River in South […]
Monthly Archives: May 2026
Book of the Week: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
By Deidre Liebman On May 22, 1859, exactly 167 years ago today, the famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in 1859, the eldest son of nine children. Doyle, one of England’s most prolific authors, lived to the age of 71 and penned over 300 works of fiction during his lifetime. Doyle’s birthday is […]
The Rise of Aesthetic Culture
By Megu Mizuno The growth of social-media fuelled aesthetics has changed how fashion operates. The rise of “aesthetic culture” on social media first appeared with the growth of platforms like Tumblr and TikTok. On these platforms, personal style and fashion are categorised into specific boxes, or aesthetics: lace and ribbons for coquette vibes, minimalist beauty […]
‘The Oscars of Science’: How the Breakthrough Prize is Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists
By Ava Rosenthal Right now, we are living in a golden age of science, with technology rapidly advancing, astonishing innovations in medicine such as gene editing, and breakthroughs in quantum mechanics and cosmology. The recent Artemis II aims to send humans farther from Earth than they have travelled in decades. However, the scientists who further […]
A Legendary Centenary for a National Treasure: David Attenborough Turns 100
By Chloe Simone On the 8th of May 5,000 people gathered in the Royal Albert Hall to give Sir David Attenborough a thunderous standing ovation as they celebrated his one hundredth birthday. He himself mentioned that he had hoped to celebrate quietly, but admitted he was completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of love. Sir David […]
Farm Life at St Augustine’s
By Selina Naik Our school farm is an exciting part of school life, constantly changing with the arrival of new animals. Students can care for animals and plants in a hands-on way, allowing them to connect with nature in a calm and supportive environment. Recently, the farm has been full of excitement with the arrival of several […]
Gyaru: The Rise and Fall of an Alternative Japanese Movement
By Kayla Nwaki Right now, gyaru, a Japanese fashion subculture, is known as a flashy, boisterous fashion trend with striking makeup and outfits. As of 2026, it has had a resurgence in popularity in Japan, and there is so much to learn about yaru and its history. Emerging in the 1970s, gyaru was a trendy […]
Book of the Week: ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ by C.S. Lewis
By Deidre Liebman A surprising fact about the famous children’s novel, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is that it is part of a series titled The Chronicles of Narnia, written by C.S. Lewis. Netflix is launching the first film adaptation to include all seven books in the series. A version of The Magician’s Nephew, starring […]