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Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 relating to cancer
Science, Maths & Technology

Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 relating to cancer

...system. Hence, it is highly likely that smokers are at greater risk of more severe COVID-19 symptoms. People regularly in the same environment as smokers also develop lung problems. Especially in children and the elderly, making these ‘second-hand’ smokers also at risk of more severe COVID-19 symptoms. There are several independent studies evaluating the proportion of...
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Article 10 mins
Chinese at the tip of your tongue: Culture behind the numbers
Languages

Chinese at the tip of your tongue: Culture behind the numbers

...system, which centres around an eight-sided diagram called bā guà. Bā guà was designed by Chinese philosophers about 5,000 years ago, in which the eight elements represent constant changes in the universe. There are eight diagrams in bā guà representing eight related concepts, such as heaven, lake, fire, water. At the centre of bā guà is the yin and the yang...
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Video 5 mins
Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish
Languages

Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish

...systems to water their crops. Water acquired a religious symbolism in their culture. The idea of living in harmony with nature persists to the present day. Historic open air theatre: Corral de Comedias A documentary about the Corral de Comedias, a famous, historic open-air theatre in Almagro. The actors discuss the origins of their troupe, the special architecture of the...
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Video 26 mins
Influenza: A case study
Science, Maths & Technology

Influenza: A case study

...thinking in terms of bacterial causes for infectious diseases. Although the precise role of H. influenzae in the 1890 and 1918 flu pandemics is not clear, it is likely that the bacteria were present and acting in concert with the flu virus to produce the pneumonia experienced. Such synergy between virus and bacteria was demonstrated by Shope in 1931. He infected pigs with...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of female athletic performance
Health, Sports & Psychology

Leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of female athletic performance

...think differently about what it takes to allow them to fulfil their potential, because it won’t always be the same things that have worked for the men. In the same weekend that Brigid Kosgei broke the women’s marathon record, Eliud Kipchoge performed a feat some never thought possible as he broke the 2-hour barrier for running a marathon. To achieve this Kipchoge had...
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Article 15 mins
Planning a better future
Education & Development

Planning a better future

...system. Although you can use the alternative formats offline for your own convenience, you do need to work through the online version of the course for full functionality (such as accessing links, using the audio and video materials, and completing the quizzes). Please use the downloads as convenient tools for studying the materials when away from the internet and return...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
'As rich as Croesus'
History & The Arts

'As rich as Croesus'

...Think about these four questions as you read the well-respected commentary on Croesus' life on the Livius.org website 1. Why does Solon not count Croesus as the "happiest" man of all? Who does he choose for this accolade instead, and why? 2. Why do you think, in Herodotus's view, Croesus fails in his pre-emptive strike against the Persians? Is he right to blame Apollo and...
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Activity 5 mins
Make your clothes count
Nature & Environment

Make your clothes count

...think about the way they buy, use and pass on clothes clearly helps to save money and resources while reducing our impact on the environment. Buying a new t-shirt should be a big decision. In the UK, we spend £1,700 per household on new clothing each year despite most of us not even wearing 30% of what’s in our wardrobes during the last twelve months. Before buying new...
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Article 5 mins