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How to read the news
Society, Politics & Law

How to read the news

...become a major concern for society. Understanding how the news industry operates, and reflecting how we, as consumers, interact with it, can be very useful in the fight against the corrupting influence of ‘fake news’. As a follow-on from short films created by The Open University on the topic, we’ve written some top tips, questions to ask yourself and suggestions to...
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Uncanny valley: why we find human-like robots and dolls so creepy
Society, Politics & Law

Uncanny valley: why we find human-like robots and dolls so creepy

...become more realistic, we will also become more sensitive and will always be able to tell that something is not right. However, we’re certainly not there yet, and we could eventually find that the uncanny valley effect was an artefact of this particular period in the history of artificial humans, when representations were clearly distinguishable from human. For some,...
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In your garden: Birds and nesting boxes
Nature & Environment

In your garden: Birds and nesting boxes

...becoming too hot and having to utilise their energy to cool down rather than expending energy on growth. To keep the nesting box at the right temperature place it in a north or east facing position. This avoids excessive heat and can also help in keeping out the wind. To reduce the rain impact, make sure it is tilted forward slightly when you erect it, this avoids the...
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Strange job: being Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch
Society, Politics & Law

Strange job: being Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch

...become Britain's longest-reigning monarch. So how has she managed to keep her job for so long?...Queen Elizabeth II has now reigned Britain and the Commonwealth for 63 years and 217 days. She will not get a gold clock, but she will be the longest reigning monarch in British history after taking the title from Victoria at 17.30 BST on Wednesday. In an age when most people...
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Concussion, identity loss, depression: boxing’s toughest opponent isn’t in the ring, it’s mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Concussion, identity loss, depression: boxing’s toughest opponent isn’t in the ring, it’s mental health

...become harmful in the high-stakes context of the sport. The perfectionism and ‘must-win’ mindset mean even a single loss can feel catastrophic. The constant pressure of ‘winning at all costs’ has negative consequences: for some, losing a fight is not just a professional setback but an identity crisis, laced with shame, guilt and a sense of personal failure. This...
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Why would British athletes choose winter sports?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why would British athletes choose winter sports?

...become Britain’s first female summer and winter Olympian in Beijing. She stated: “I'm over the moon to be representing women. There have been many male summer and winter Olympians, so I'm more thrilled about leaving a legacy like that behind than anything else.” The transition from athletics to bobsleigh is not exclusive to the UK. For example, sprinter Alexandra...
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Is the blue plaque scheme still relevant?
History & The Arts

Is the blue plaque scheme still relevant?

...become the blue plaque scheme, an incredibly popular idea which has bred imitators across both the country and the world. The plaques commemorate people whose work or actions have had a notable impact on British life and have helped shape British ‘heritage’. [English Heritage Blue Plaque Commemorating Bertrand Russell]English Heritage Blue Plaque Commemorating...
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A head for heights: How athletes keep calm at altitude
Health, Sports & Psychology

A head for heights: How athletes keep calm at altitude

...becoming the first snowboarder to land a double backside alley-oop rodeo! Many will ask how Alcott found the courage to step back out onto the competitive scene after such horrendous injuries that left her with a body so scarred that her nephews use it as a track for their toy trains. For these high-risk athletes, it has become something of an occupational hazard. As...
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