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Even the homeless can have a 'home'
Society, Politics & Law

Even the homeless can have a 'home'

...family or a friendship group. Some even understand their home in connection to the land, or as a content state of mind. By making these comments, Justice Lloyd affords Stanley the dignity of having a recognisable defensible space, marked out by his possessions, which to all intents and purposes is his home – and should be respected as such. A changing city Since the...
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Coronavirus: How can athletes get through this period of isolation?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Coronavirus: How can athletes get through this period of isolation?

...through this difficult period stronger and better prepared for the challenges to come. There is also the problem of boredom and lack of stimulation. However, as many families forced to stay at home are finding out, boredom can be a powerful stimulus for creativity and innovation. Ultimately the most important is keeping safe and healthy and maintaining a positive mindset....
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What’s the big deal about virginity?
History & The Arts

What’s the big deal about virginity?

...families. Another example of the spiritual importance assigned to female virginity is the veneration of Jesus’ mother as the Blessed Virgin Mary within many forms of Christianity. There have been fierce controversies within and between different Christian traditions around the importance assigned to different stages of Mary’s virginity before, at and after Jesus’...
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Dying: what’s wellbeing got to do with it?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dying: what’s wellbeing got to do with it?

...families, friends, neighbours or part of a social group – can foster one’s resilience and help combat feelings of isolation and worthlessness. They can also provide opportunities for self-expression and focal points for discussions that are beyond one’s own illness or caring responsibilities. Encourage physical activity and exercise were possible. Like being...
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What's the difference between a refugee, an asylum seeker and an economic migrant?
Society, Politics & Law

What's the difference between a refugee, an asylum seeker and an economic migrant?

...family to the UK, who will also receive refugee status. Even if an asylum application is rejected, claimants generally have the right to appeal the initial decision. If the appeal still finds that the asylum claim is unfounded, the claimant has right for another appeal, if new evidence is presented to support the initial claim. What happens if an asylum claim is rejected?...
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Why are black and white cats black and white? And why are there piebald horses?
Science, Maths & Technology

Why are black and white cats black and white? And why are there piebald horses?

...family of embryonic cells called neural crest cells. By understanding piebaldism better, we can improve our understanding of these related and more serious diseases. Animals acquire piebald pigmentation patterns on their skin when they are still developing embryos. Piebaldism arises when the precursors of pigment-producing cells spread incorrectly through the embryo. In...
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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

...family or friends network can help advocate for her wellbeing. Friends can support the mother in developing a birth plan that accommodates their needs and preferences. The ‘SPELL framework’ (Structure, Positivity, Empathy, Low arousal, Links) from the National Autistic Society (2025), although created to support all autistic children and adults, is a very useful tool...
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What is leading to a decline in trust in charities?
Money & Business

What is leading to a decline in trust in charities?

...families challenge wills that have left them out an inheritance in favour of a charitable cause or other legal challenges over estates. However, this does not mean that trustees always behave and safeguards are only effective if trustees are held to account when they breach them. But the information gap can mean that donors with an incentive to seek redress against...
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