Nick Thompson
Nick Thompson is a freelance writer based in London.
The War in Ukraine, As Seen on Film
Photographer Conall Kearney is documenting the conflict from the frontlines.
Good News: Your Brain Can Recover From Heavy Drinking
It requires total abstinence, according to new research.
I Visited the Pub That Everybody Loves to Hate
Actual pub-goers from The Blue Posts chime in on those bloody viral TikToks about “London pub culture” and “pints, chit-chat and good people”.
The Students Turning to Sex Work to Pay for Uni
Amid soaring rents and paltry maintenance grants, around 56,000 UK students have turned to sex work. We spoke to three of them.
Berlin's Other Legendary Bouncer on How to Get Past the Door
When it comes to letting people into a club, Smiley Baldwin is all about keeping it respectful.
Men, Why Are You Lying About Your Height?
We asked a neuroscientist what drives guys – including US presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (allegedly) – to give themselves a leg up.
Celebrity Polluters of the Month
Which of the world’s rich and famous rode gas-guzzling private jets and Hummers in October?
The People Who Lost Serious Cash on NFTs
Five investors – whose losses range from a few thousand quid to $5 million – tell us what went wrong and what how they feel now.
Goodbye Matthew Perry, a Different Kind of Male Role Model
He showed me that dry, funny guys could also be emotionally open with their friends.
Guys Who Sit Down to Pee: Why?
If you're a cis man in America or Britain, you're more likely to stand than sit. Apparently, though, sitting has some actual health benefits.
I Went to a Screening of ‘The Menu’ That Served Actual Food From ‘The Menu’
I gorged myself on a multi-course dinner while Ralph Fiennes was being insane on screen.