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The Language of Brexit
Languages

The Language of Brexit

...multiple journalists around the same time. It is unlikely that the first creator of the term will ever be identified. In just four years the term developed from this financial niche to become part of the core vocabulary of English. The OED has recognised Brexit solely as a noun, though this will soon need to be revised. In popular usage it is already being used as a verb:...
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Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) and Grinding (EDG)
Science, Maths & Technology

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) and Grinding (EDG)

...multiple 500 A power packs). Tool material and polarity vary with workpiece material and production parameters. Common tool materials are graphite, copper, Cu/graphite, brass, steel, W and Cu/W. Tools should be designed to allow a good flow of dielectric and venting of any gases produced during machining. In some cases the tool and/or workpiece are vibrated to improve the...
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The importance of alternative household arrangements
Society, Politics & Law

The importance of alternative household arrangements

...multiple role-models, incomes and people to turn to for support. Finally, as anyone who has done it knows, living together is not easy, and additional challenges often emerge with larger groups of people. Perhaps we could look to these forms of shared living to inform our thinking about relationship skills, conflict resolution, and community building, rather than...
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Too much of a good thing? Choice challenges in sustainable clothes shopping
Money & Business

Too much of a good thing? Choice challenges in sustainable clothes shopping

...multiple areas of focus. Firms could choice edit the clothing they offer (much like the successful model that retailers Aldi and Lidl have pioneered) to reduce choice complexity and overload. Consumers don’t necessarily dislike less choice, and doing so might counteract some of the negative reasoning shoppers use to discount ethical alternatives and simplify decision...
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Heaven: What might it be like?
History & The Arts

Heaven: What might it be like?

...multiplicity of visions and views of the world. Reflecting upon the imagery of heaven gives us an opportunity to think about what motivates our actions in the world, and our highest aspirations. References Luke 21, The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. Murthy, B. S. (ed.) (1987) Mahatma Gandhi and Leo Tolstoy Letter. Long Beach Publications. Tolstly, Leo (1894)...
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How to support neurodivergent mothers during pregnancy and birth
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to support neurodivergent mothers during pregnancy and birth

...multiple formats (such as written, visual, etc.) which may be more accessible. Sensory sensitivity: Some neurodivergent mothers may struggle with sensory triggers, and these may be heightened during pregnancy due to hormones when tastes and smells change. Practitioners should be mindful of sensory triggers, such as bright lights, loud noises, and strong smells, creating a...
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Big data and bioinformatics: Powerful tools for decoding DNA
Science, Maths & Technology

Big data and bioinformatics: Powerful tools for decoding DNA

...multiple pathways or processes in cancers. Some of these tools are built into databases directly, to help scientist carry out such analyses. Tools such as R and R’s Bioconductor are programs that allow users to analyse data of DNA sequences, traits, and other genetic components from the databases (using basic computer coding) to determine the role variants play in...
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Infographic: 12 things to know about Einstein's Theory of Relativity
Science, Maths & Technology

Infographic: 12 things to know about Einstein's Theory of Relativity

...be bent into different paths. When the light reaches the telescope, multiple images of the same galaxy appear. Sources: Einstein: The Life of a Genius, Walter Isaacson; The Science Books: Big ideas simply explained, Dorling Kindersley; Universe: the definitive visual guide, Dorling Kindersley; John D Norton, University of Pittsburgh; Shutterstock. © Karl Tate, Space.com...
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