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Is science fiction a field in its own right?
History & The Arts

Is science fiction a field in its own right?

...history, many science fiction scholars seem to confirm the legitimacy prejudice expressed by Sleigh. Brian Aldiss and David Wingrove coined the term “Generalization-22” for “the generalization which says that all science fiction is rubbish. . . . [The term is] not solely the creation of the hostile outside world. It has been fostered in part by the SF world, who...
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Dawn Parsonage-Kent - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Dawn Parsonage-Kent - Earth in Vision

...Histories, Octonauts and beyond. She lives and breathes unique, creative ideas and believes that the right idea can make a difference. Transcript Earth in Vision Project OK, so my name’s Dawn Parsonage Kent, I work for Green.TV and I’m the Creative Director. What I do So essentially I oversee the creative side of the production of the business, so this can mean...
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The Irish Gothic in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries
OpenLearn Ireland

The Irish Gothic in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries

...history and of course literature. This revival conspicuously emphasized Irish folklore and myth, often in opposition to the modernity of industrial Britain. In many ways this revival heralded a golden age of Irish writing, inspiring writers such as W.B. Yeats and James Joyce. In the twentieth century, Irish Gothic writing still regularly explored folklore and mythology:...
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What are the benefits of creative play at home?
Education & Development

What are the benefits of creative play at home?

...family, might be an indication of their inner thoughts relating to COVID-19. When children are left to their own devises, they attach meaning to their play that has an immediate significance for them. Therefore, it is important to listen, and only ask appropriate open-ended questions when it feels right to support children to express themselves. Perceptions of creativity...
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What's next for British wages?
Money & Business

What's next for British wages?

...family. The BBC reports on such persistent inequalities in its article Mother’s pay lags far behind men. Politically, there are growing calls for more government action to deal with low pay. Such demands are perhaps best exemplified in the proposed policies of the new progressive Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. He has demanded increased pay, strengthened worker’s...
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Ten tips for students starting university
Education & Development

Ten tips for students starting university

...family back home. This article explains why friendships are so important... Why friendships are vital to your wellbeing 7: Understand the dynamics of teamwork [A group doing project work] Project work can be a key aspect of university life, and a great way to connect with other students. Get a head start on being a good team player with this free course... Working in...
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Year of the Tiger: Chinese New Year
Languages

Year of the Tiger: Chinese New Year

...family name 王 Wáng is often put alongside a tiger image in traditional Chinese art and crafts. [Traditional Chinese tiger shoes for young children] Learn Common Chinese New Year’s greetings The most frequently used new year's greetings are: 新年快乐 (xīn nián kuài lè) 新年好 (xīn nián hǎo) 恭喜发财 (gōng xǐ fā cái) The first two expressions mean...
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Are mobile phones increasing health inequality in India?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Are mobile phones increasing health inequality in India?

...families with phones often demand more from health services: they might call nurses, for example, or leapfrog clinic queues by making appointments beforehand. He calls for more research into the social impact of mHealth (mobile health), which refers to mobile-device supported medical practice, saying it has been swept up in an optimism that has left quantitative analysis...
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