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Make your clothes count
Nature & Environment

Make your clothes count

...public has a key part to play in this and keeping clothing in use for longer is the single biggest thing we can all do to reduce the environmental impact of clothing. WRAP research shows that 350,000 tonnes of used clothing needlessly goes to landfill in the UK every year, wasting precious resources that could be put to better use by being repaired, passed on or donated....
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The reason for low wages
Money & Business

The reason for low wages

...public debate. Indeed, there are even arguments that wages should not be raised! Here I provide an overview of the current reasons for low wages and how this problem can best be addressed. Significantly, the problem of low wages is nothing new for capitalist economies. Since the mass introduction of wage labour in the 19th century there have always been contentious...
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Weighing up the reliability of expert criminal evidence
Society, Politics & Law

Weighing up the reliability of expert criminal evidence

...public’s confidence in the use of forensic evidence relied upon for criminal trials. The Law Commission’s recommendations led to guidance for criminal courts (see 19A.5-6) on assessing the reliability of expert evidence. The Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) continues to push for statutory powers to govern the use of forensic evidence in the criminal justice system,...
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What is forensic science?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is forensic science?

...publication, Gross combined different areas of criminal investigation such as psychology, photography and various scientific methods into a coherent guide. Gross argued for the standardisation of methods and a systematic approach to obtaining evidence in criminal cases. Many branches of forensic science have developed over the past centuries in order to catch criminals,...
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Do tax breaks work well for promoting creative industries?
History & The Arts

Do tax breaks work well for promoting creative industries?

...public sources but they utilise it in order to create the best content possible. No-one, of course, would argue that the world (and animation in general) is worse-off because the Secret of Kells was released. They Don’t Bet On Horses In line with the point above is that indirect subsidies do not bet on horses so to speak. Direct subsidies anticipate a certain level of...
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The refugees hoping to make a splash at Rio 2016
Health, Sports & Psychology

The refugees hoping to make a splash at Rio 2016

...public perceptions of refugees are low, the United Nations reports. In the United States, refugees have been met with disdainful public opinion, according to PEW Research. Attitudes toward immigrants are often divided along party lines, with 59 percent of citizens saying immigrants strengthen the country and 33 percent calling them a burden. Yet the stories of refugee...
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How do social networks play a key role in disaster recovery?
Society, Politics & Law

How do social networks play a key role in disaster recovery?

...public spaces,” such as pedestrian-friendly streets and public markets, they can reshape cities to enhance social interaction. Finally, communities can increase volunteerism rates by rewarding people who volunteer their time and providing concrete benefits for their service. One way to do this is by developing community currencies — local scrip which is only accepted...
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Tracing your family history
History & The Arts

Tracing your family history

...public consciousness, with thousands of people heading to the archives or going online to discover who their ancestors were, and what they did. Have you ever wondered about your roots? If so, you can start to build your family tree by following these basic steps. The first thing is to write down everything you know about yourself and your immediate family, concentrating...
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