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Climate change: the kale smoothie of TV
Society, Politics & Law

Climate change: the kale smoothie of TV

...human angles and clear storylines that are so central to the majority of broadcast storytelling. Broadcasters also think that TV audiences are allergic to anything that could be construed as ‘preachy.’ But the last year or so does throw up of examples of climate change themes being engagingly presented to very diverse audiences. And important lessons are being learnt...
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Hat makers, Greek gods and the great poisoners
Science, Maths & Technology

Hat makers, Greek gods and the great poisoners

...human, and the time of exposure. For example, the compound lithium carbonate has a median lethal dose (LD50 or toxic to 50% of the subjects) in rats of 525mg/kg when administered orally. However, it may be safely prescribed to humans at a therapeutic dose to treat, for instance, depression, but the levels of toxicity mean it has to be prescribed and taken carefully to...
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The legacy of the Victorian prison treadmill
History & The Arts

The legacy of the Victorian prison treadmill

...human or animal power which had been used for centuries to drive cranes and mills. These machines were like giant hamster wheels, as two or three men walked on the inside of the wheel in order to turn it and generate power. Cubbitt elongated the old treadwheel, enabling more people to tread at the same time. And he inverted it. The prisoners would tread on the outside of...
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How Elvish has had greater impact than Esperanto
Languages

How Elvish has had greater impact than Esperanto

...humanity. As “international auxiliary languages” go, Esperanto has been very successful. At its peak, its speakers numbered in the millions, and although exact estimates are very difficult to make, even today up to a million people still use it. It has an expansive body of native literature, there’s a museum in China dedicated exclusively to it, while in Japan...
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Opening up history: political culture in eighteenth-century Ireland
History & The Arts

Opening up history: political culture in eighteenth-century Ireland

...Humanities courses and qualifications. 1. What first got you interested in history? [Suzanne Forbes]I’m not sure there was a single turning point or experience that got me interested in history. I enjoyed history at school, but what really kept me interested in the subject was the process of researching and writing – I seem to enjoy working through evidence and trying...
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Create stunning images of the Universe
Science, Maths & Technology

Create stunning images of the Universe

...human brain is most comfortable with – the visual spectrum. A 21st century telescope Learning how to use a telescope can be an extremely rewarding experience and having a look through one is an act everyone should have the opportunity to experience. But the fact remains that large well manufactured telescopes are expensive and essential to getting views of faint...
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Review: The Digital Academic - Critical Perspectives on Digital Technologies in Higher Education
Education & Development

Review: The Digital Academic - Critical Perspectives on Digital Technologies in Higher Education

...human impact of these technologies firmly in view, the book’s contributions are lively, accessible and a frequent joy to read, recommends Dr Jessica Frawley...[Stock imagery which could be interpreted as being a digital academic] In 2016 a contributor to The Guardian’s ‘Academics Anonymous’ section wrote a post entitled: ‘I’m a serious academic, not a...
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Planetary Protection of Mars
Science, Maths & Technology

Planetary Protection of Mars

...humans there edge closer, how can we ensure we do not contaminate the very environment we’re interested in understanding more about? ...[The full globe of the planet Mars]Mars is the target for many exploration missions.Show descriptionA photograph taken from space of Mars. It shows the full globe of the planet, coloured bright orange and brown, surrounded by the black...
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