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Is sleep the secret of success?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Is sleep the secret of success?

...accounts of sleep, or a lack of it, having a detrimental effect on sporting performance. Whilst the purpose of sleep is not fully understood it is generally accepted that it is required to facilitate recovery and preparation for functioning (both physiological and cognitive) in the next waking period (Fullagar et al., 2015; Halson, 2014). Therefore the sleep an athlete...
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Why are public companies vanishing in America?
Money & Business

Why are public companies vanishing in America?

...accounted for half the assets of public corporations. In 1975, 94 firms did. There has also been a dramatic shift in how firms invest – firms spend more on research and development (R&D) and less on capital expenditures. Average capital expenditures (as a percentage of assets) falls in half from 1975 to 2015. In contrast, R&D increases fivefold. Whereas in 1975 the...
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What is The Social Contract?
History & The Arts

What is The Social Contract?

...account, it’s hardwired in by the person who determines all the hardwiring that goes to make us how we are – God. But whatever its source, this explanation amounts to an account of natural obligations. There is another way of placing oneself under an obligation. Suppose I ask to borrow some money from a colleague. She agrees, if I pay her back, and so I say ‘I’ll...
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Do animals really raise human babies as their own?
Nature & Environment

Do animals really raise human babies as their own?

...accounts. The alleged ability of these animals to raise human children has ancient antecedents in the legends surrounding the foundation of Rome when twins Romulus and Remus were suckled by a she-wolf. Throughout history, accounts of so-called “feral children” have captivated the attention of public and academic audiences alike. The “wolf children of Midnapore” is...
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Wangari Maathai: standing up for women and the environment
Nature & Environment

Wangari Maathai: standing up for women and the environment

...accountability for good governance, for both people and nature. I particularly like this quote from her book “The challenge for Africa: a new vision”, when she describes this stool: [Three-legged carved wooden stool with circular seat, darkened and inlaid with human, animal and plant motifs in red, green, black and white glass beads and outlined with small metal...
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Should I lock in my exchange rate when using cards and ATMs abroad?
Money & Business

Should I lock in my exchange rate when using cards and ATMs abroad?

...account. I wanted £100 and tried two different ATMs. The currency rate offered in dollars ranged from almost 4 percent to 10 percent more than what my bank charged (or about $134 to $142). I rejected both offers, did the transaction in the local currency and ended up with a total charge of just $129 from my bank. I have observed numerous international travelers as they...
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Sanctuary Tales: Fighting Speciesism One Animal at a Time
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sanctuary Tales: Fighting Speciesism One Animal at a Time

...resources that explore different facets of speciesism and veganism. You can find links to these below. If you enjoyed this film and have an OpenLearn account, please take a moment to leave a review and comment below. Credits Credits Thank you to the Hillside animal sanctuary in Norfolk for hosting us during our visit to see the animals and the people protecting them....
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Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law
Society, Politics & Law

Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law

...account the wider picture of how laws are developed and whether they reflect their contemporary social context. This material forms part of The Open University course W100 Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law... Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law A short introduction to this album. Does prison work? An ex-prisoner, a prison reformist, a judge...
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