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Richard Tol - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Richard Tol - Stories of Change

...human fingerprint was on climate change? RT: We were the first to show that in a statistically sound way. RH: Congratulations. I think probably not a lot of people know that . RT: Very few people know that. After that, because of essentially funding reasons, I switched more to the economics of climate change and I would say that the first five years...
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Researching Nirvana: Whatever, Nevermind
History & The Arts

Researching Nirvana: Whatever, Nevermind

...resource for youth to distinguish themselves from other generations. Although grunge developed originally as an avant-garde or experimental genre, once it seeped into the local music scene of Seattle and evolved into its industry form, it was already well established in the collective identity of youth in the United States. Bethany Bryson. 1996. “‘Anything but Heavy...
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Golden Globe Ocean Race: The landscape above and below the sea
Science, Maths & Technology

Golden Globe Ocean Race: The landscape above and below the sea

...as Mount Fuji on the so-called ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’. [Mount Fuji] Mount Fuji Take a closer look at the trenches and the majestic ‘Ring of Fire’! Transcript These days SONAR is complemented by other techniques, including satellite measurements, to determine the bathymetry of the ocean. Like oceans? Take it further Free resources: Our modules: Our qualifications:...
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The house doesn't always win
Digital & Computing

The house doesn't always win

...resources/wp-global-threat-report-2017.pdf (Page 8) To see an example of internet of things being abused by large companies; Wolf Richter (awesome name) wrote about how his American healthcare provider is pressurising him to use an internet-connected toothbrush in order to receive cheaper dental care:
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5 tips on financially thriving
Money & Business

5 tips on financially thriving

...resources to boost your money know-how...[iconic graphic - budget] 1. Budget The first thing to do to gain financial stability is to create a budget. This should be a factual exercise that lists the cold hard facts - what is your income VS outgoings? You could do it electronically with a spreadsheet or simply with pen and paper. If you're unsure where to start, there are...
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My experience of being a South Asian LGBTQI+ ally
Education & Development

My experience of being a South Asian LGBTQI+ ally

...resources which helped you. Kindness and listening go a long way and enable the individual to feel heard, important and most importantly gives them a sense of belonging. We have to be the change we want to see if we are to make societal change. Below are some insightful and moving articles of Lived Experiences of individuals in the South Asian community and who identify...
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What is politics?
Society, Politics & Law

What is politics?

...humanities and social sciences definitive answers are difficult to come by. What politics is and equally, who does it, and where it is done are hotly debated and highly contested. This OpenLearn course will introduce you to some of these debates, and their implications for the study and practice of politics....What is politics?: Introduction - This course introduces you...
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Was Alcibiades the Athenian Donald Trump?
History & The Arts

Was Alcibiades the Athenian Donald Trump?

...resources overseas at a time when they might require them to defend Athens against attack. A conservative general called Nicias – who was wealthy, important and much respected – got up in the assembly to argue his position. Very sensibly, he suggested that the Athenians were in no position to control Sicily even if they could conquer the island. He then employed a...
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