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Why are synthetic drugs such a problem for the UK's prisons?
Society, Politics & Law

Why are synthetic drugs such a problem for the UK's prisons?

...perception, mood and can even induce unconsciousness. That psychoactive drugs, including Spice, cause serious damage to health and impact negatively upon behaviour is weighed against the ways in which they ease the pains of confinement for the prisoner. Taking drugs in prison can provide sanctuary and be a means of self-medication and self-help. Drugs can help mask the...
Being human: spirit, consciousness and being (or not being) in bodies
Health, Sports & Psychology

Being human: spirit, consciousness and being (or not being) in bodies

...perception of the ‘soul’ or ‘spirit’ existing independent of the physical body. Some believe this spirit lives temporarily within the physical body and physical world but has no permanent reliance on either. The spirit, they understand, had a presence before their earthly existence and will go on to live in other forms when the current body can no longer serve it....
The rise of the Roses
Health, Sports & Psychology

The rise of the Roses

...perception of the sport and showcase the athleticism of the female body. Netball has undergone a vast transition from its inception to the game that we see today, with many rule changes over the years to improve the speed and excitement of the game. [Photograph of England netball player Imogen Allison receiving the ball in a game.]England Centre Imogen Allison will go to...
How can your accent put your life at risk?
Languages

How can your accent put your life at risk?

...perception of pain than other people.’ He kind of wrote it off that way. I felt a little weird that it was written off that quickly. To write off the chest pain on a patient who is having trouble communicating because she’s using a phone interpreter. (Kenison et al., 2016, p. 3) Most people assume that language proficiency is a specific skill set that a person has or...
Economic incentives for countries to decarbonise
Money & Business

Economic incentives for countries to decarbonise

...perception that there is little incentive for countries to act in isolation. Action on climate change has long been seen as a ‘public good’, which is to say it is of benefit to everyone, not only to those who have paid for it. As a result, nobody has an incentive to act, but instead everyone waits in the hope of ‘free riding’ on the generous actions of others. How...
Ten top tips for writing a novel
History & The Arts

Ten top tips for writing a novel

...is the most magical part of a writer’s life. It’s a great privilege to work in this way, and it can transform you perceptions. Publication may follow, but your book will never belong to you in the same way again. So live in the moment, and let your novel take its course. Cherish this phase, learn to love your book and the rest of your life will suddenly make sense....
The Z Files: Jon Chase
Science, Maths & Technology

The Z Files: Jon Chase

...perceptions. “So we find lifelong intelligence and genetic inheritance, but alien communication how would we know?” Benjamin Zephaniah Let’s just take a young Benjamin Zephaniah, left school at 13, got in trouble with the police, was a bit of a jack the lad, but then found a love for science. Could somebody like me get back on the educational path to learn about...
Why friendships are vital to your wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why friendships are vital to your wellbeing

...perceptions of what is going on for them. This can help them get any problems in proportion and to develop a stronger sense of meaning and direction in their lives. Knowing that support is available from a friend increases feelings of security and helps to protect against stress. Sharing difficulties with a friend can help reduce their emotional impact and can lead to new...