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Is your wash day polluting the oceans?
Nature & Environment

Is your wash day polluting the oceans?

...health effects linked with microplastic transfer from seafood, the fibres are definitely there, and the impact of plastic ingestion may affect the efficiency of fisheries and the nutritional value of our food. More people, more plastic As the world population grows, greater numbers of synthetic fibres will be produced and washed. The annual releases of plastic fibres will...
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Article 5 mins
Spectre and Meltdown: What do you need to know about the chip security flaws?
Digital & Computing

Spectre and Meltdown: What do you need to know about the chip security flaws?

...Health Service (NHS). But the Spectre and Meltdown flaws could let hackers cut through all the layers of software to violate the very heart of a computer, the processor chip that powers its fundamental workings. Because similar designs are used by all the major chip makers, almost every computer in the world could be affected, from Apple iPhones and Android devices, to...
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The story of infection
Health, Sports & Psychology

The story of infection

...health authorities must have been optimistic that eradication of other human diseases would follow. For instance, another ancient disease, tuberculosis (TB), was thought to be on the road to elimination just a few short decades ago. But its resurgence means that it is now believed to infect about a third of the world’s population. This doesn’t mean that two billion...
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Why EU nationals in Britain are hurrying to get one piece of paper
Society, Politics & Law

Why EU nationals in Britain are hurrying to get one piece of paper

...health insurance coverage, or declaring formally that they are able to support themselves without state assistance. This means that students who have spent three years studying in the UK as an undergraduate, will only be able to count these years towards their eligibility for residency if they fulfil the additional criteria. If they don’t, they may need to wait until...
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Article 10 mins
Can eating seaweed and algae keep the world fed?
Nature & Environment

Can eating seaweed and algae keep the world fed?

...health of the ocean. [The Conversation]Making algae a common part of more people’s diets won’t be easy. We need to ensure that any new algae food products on our dinner plates have the needed nutritional value but are also attractive and safe to eat. But sticking with our traditional salmon and tuna diet isn’t sustainable. Expanding our seafood menus could be a...
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Why cancer cells go to sleep: the mystery of cancer dormancy
Science, Maths & Technology

Why cancer cells go to sleep: the mystery of cancer dormancy

...anti-inflammatory drugs could stop dormant cancer cells that generate metastasis from “waking up”. If clinical trials confirm these results, we will soon be able to offer the patients treatments that specifically target dormant cancer cells. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. Try a free health and social care course...
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Victory through resilience: how England Vitality Roses adapted to setbacks
Health, Sports & Psychology

Victory through resilience: how England Vitality Roses adapted to setbacks

...health problems, or workplace and financial stressors. It means ‘bouncing back’ from difficult experiences. Resilience is not necessarily a trait we’re born with – it can be developed through experiences, mindset shifts, culture, and support systems (Chemaly, 2024). A key factor in resilience can be having caring and supportive relationships within and outside the...
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Human resources: recruitment and selection
Money & Business

Human resources: recruitment and selection

...health (if appropriate) □ Required motivation and social skills □ Required attitude or general approach to the work involved Check 5 – What are the working conditions? □ The physical environment □ The social conditions and work group context □ The economic conditions including funding and pay Check 6 – Who should be consulted about the analysis? □ Check...
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