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Society, Politics & Law
Mugabexit: an opportunity for Zimbabwe to build resilient systems from resilient people
How did the people of Zimbabwe adapt well in times of adversity in the past? Will their resilience help now that Robert Mugabe has resigned?
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Nature & Environment
Why is New Delhi experiencing ever-worsening periods of smog?
The Indian city is seeing levels of dangerous pollution - similar to those that killed Londoners in 1952. Ranjit Devraj shines a light through the gloom.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
How do we measure personality?
An agreed framework is vital for measuring personality, says Brendan Burchell.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Is personality the only factor in how we behave?
Personality type isn't the only influence on how we behave, explains Brendan Burchell.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Does your personality influence your career?
There's more than one reason why your personality might influence the job you do, explains Brendan Burchell.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Obesity: balanced diets and treatment
The incidence of obesity is on the increase in affluent societies, and the phenomenon commands increasing attention from health professionals, legislators and the media. This free course, Obesity: balanced diets and treatment, looks at the science behind obesity, examining the dietary, physiological and genetic aspects of the topic.
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Nature & Environment
Hallowain't III: Woodfrogs
A block of ice melts away, and there sits a frog. Is this an ice monster of some sort? No.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why mental fitness is as important as physical fitness
Athletes explain how they use their mind to give themselves the edge, as they pursue their Olympic Dreams
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Society, Politics & Law
Strategies to reduce the prison population
Dr David Scott explores the rising prison population in the UK and considers a number of measures aimed at downsizing the system.
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Society, Politics & Law
Radical alternatives to prison
Dr David Scott considers the limitations of conventional prison facilities and proposes a number of radical alternative ways of responding to human wrongdoing.
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Education & Development
Should boys be taught about periods and the menstrual cycle at school?
Could including boys in lessons on periods help reduce stigma and taboo around the menstrual cycle? A recent report suggests it might.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why going dairy-free can hit your iodine levels
Replacing cows milk with non-dairy alternatives can put you at risk of not getting enough iodine. Here's why that matters - and what you can do about it.