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Do you trust forensic science in the criminal justice system?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Do you trust forensic science in the criminal justice system?

...public. The Sydney declaration (Roux et al, 2022) provides seven principles underpinning forensic science. These help in the practice, research and education of forensic science. This is important because practitioners need to be learning what and how to do their jobs and the public need to know that the scientists have the training and expertise to be trusted. The...
A moment of zen: Jon Stewart leaves The Daily Show
History & The Arts

A moment of zen: Jon Stewart leaves The Daily Show

...public trust in the news media, his self-proclaimed “Best ---- News Team Ever” repeatedly, and hilariously, reminded us of the failures of contemporary broadcast journalism. Stewart’s own critiques of the news media from the anchor desk ranged from complimenting 2012 vice presidential debate moderator Martha Raddatz for speaking “the lost language of journalism”...
Why we should abolish imprisonment for children and young people
Society, Politics & Law

Why we should abolish imprisonment for children and young people

...public and political acceptance of their incarceration, despite mounting evidence of its terribly harmful effects. Although the number of children in prison has fallen enormously since 2007, there were 861 children in custody in England and Wales in 2018, 43 children were aged 14 or younger. Three in 10 children in custody in 2016–17 were there for non-violent crimes....
Do people need Peeple?
Digital & Computing

Do people need Peeple?

...publicity or fearful of controversy, Silicon Valley’s app entrepreneur scene seems on course to establish a new low in ethical values and/or self-delusional thinking with the planned launch of the Peeple app – described as “Yelp for people”. [This couple don't have matching ratings] What happens when people start rating each other like Amazon purchases? Having...
Plastic materials, pollution and recycling
Science, Maths & Technology

Plastic materials, pollution and recycling

...health. Anyone who is interested in science, from the fundamentals of chemistry, or the properties of materials, to human health and the future of the planet needs to take an interest in plastics! [3D Printer - the first layer] Figure 1: A 3D printer producing a new object layer by layer The first truly artificial synthetic plastic, ‘Bakelite’, was developed in 1907...
How do microplastics make their way into our food?
Nature & Environment

How do microplastics make their way into our food?

...health and plants, disrupting the delicate balance and functioning of this vital ecosystem. Microplastics can hinder water retention, alter soil structure, and impede nutrient cycling. Plants can absorb microplastics from the soil through their roots. The presence of microplastics in soil can affect the activity and diversity of soil microorganisms, which play a crucial...
Why is aggressive female sexuality pathologised on-screen?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why is aggressive female sexuality pathologised on-screen?

...health with a rogue sexuality. Wondemaghen names two films that depict positive mental health cases — A Beautiful Mind (2001) and The Soloist (2009) — but doesn’t dwell on the fact that these films are both about extremely talented men. One is a genius mathematician and the other a musical prodigy. Both suffer from schizophrenia, yet their condition is no way linked...
Black History Month 2021 talks
Education & Development

Black History Month 2021 talks

...health and social care professional educators supporting Black students. [Unknown title] Transcript Supporting Black declaration of mental health: Black staff at the OU's perspective Higher education has increased its student and staff populations, and this means there is more strain on pastoral service and resources at universities, as they endeavour to meet the needs of...