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NHS at 70
Live from a hospital, Nick Robinson and Anita Rani ask the NHS' big questions on its 70th birthday.
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What does climate change mean for Pakistan?
Pakistan will have to prepare for ever rising temperatures - and the threats that brings with it.
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The science of evolution
This free course debates the issues surrounding the science of evolution and religion.
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Start writing fiction: characters and stories
Start writing fiction is a free course that helps you to get started with your own fiction writing, focusing on the central skill of creating characters.
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