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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.
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Education & Development
Learning How To Learn: Words from the Wise
Considering distance learning? Be inspired by some of the world's greatest writers, philosophers and leaders throughout history with these reflective quotes on learning and self-development.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Methods in Motion: Acknowledging the active participant
Participants come to research interviews with their own expectations, and researchers have to take account of this, says Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology Dr Stephanie Taylor.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Methods in Motion: Developing psychosocially informed self-help on gender
Senior Lecturer in Psychology Dr Meg-John Barker challenges the 'gender is binary and fixed at birth' narrative.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why ‘sugar-free’ is not recommended as a substitute for sugary drinks and foods
Should children be consuming artificial sweeteners? And, furthermore, what research supports or discourages the consumption of 'sugar-free' products?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Living with MS: Not just surviving but thriving (with a little canine care)
How do assistance dogs help people with MS keep control over their lives?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What is Alzheimer's disease?
It looms over many of our lives, but what is Alzheimer's disease? Here's a guide:
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Society, Politics & Law
Researching cycling in the US & the UK
Peter Wood shares his experiences researching cyclists - on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Languages
Can talking two languages keep your brain healthy?
Around the world, the ability to switch between languages is common - and possibly innate. Gaia Vance asks if monoglots are missing out on something important.
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Education & Development
Space for reflection
Madhavi Kapur, head of the Rewachand Bhojwani Academy, explains why many schools in Asia find students benefit from a little breathing space.