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The future of emojis
Languages

The future of emojis

...become more sophisticated. But in essence, they’re much the same as they were when they first went global. And their future seems likely to depend on these essential qualities and purposes continuing to be relevant as communications technology develops. KB: There are a number of different ways I approach this question. Firstly, I firmly believe that provided we’re...
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The challenge of invasive alien species
Nature & Environment

The challenge of invasive alien species

...become established and grow to be invasive; however it is likely some will become. The establishment of such invasion can be better understood through the Invasion Triangle Framework [Perkins et al. (2011) Invasion triangle: an organisational framework for species invasion. Ecology and Evolution 1(4): 610-625]. This shows invasion as being dependent upon three...
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Between humanity and space
Science, Maths & Technology

Between humanity and space

...become an atmospheric chemist and study Neptune. Then I took a chemistry class … But it turned out that I'm really good at connecting dots and understanding abstractions, which led me to studying the political and cultural aspects of space. Later, I started researching decolonial (or anti-colonial) theory, which led me to see parallels between the way we talk about...
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Why are today's progressive political heroes still old white men?
Society, Politics & Law

Why are today's progressive political heroes still old white men?

...become so accustomed to stage-managed, focus-driven candidates that authenticity comes across as lunacy”. Yet in one way, Corbyn and Sanders are actually utterly conventional: they’re both older white men. A new generation of progress? The West’s progressives are speaking to as wide a sector of the population as they can and preaching solidarity across the lines of...
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How Emma Raducanu’s parents strike the right balance: supporting your child athlete
Health, Sports & Psychology

How Emma Raducanu’s parents strike the right balance: supporting your child athlete

...become her entire identity, with family life and relationships rarely focused on tennis. When an individual’s athletic identity becomes everything (an ‘exclusive athletic identity’) they are at risk of potential negative consequences, particularly when encountering incidents such as injury and retirement. Raducanu’s parents keep her grounded and ensure she...
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How does COVID-19 affect cancer treatment?
Science, Maths & Technology

How does COVID-19 affect cancer treatment?

...becoming severely ill from COVID-19? To answer this question, we have consulted several reports on COVID-19 epidemiology. Based on 481 patients who have died from COVID-19, the Italian Superior Institute of Health reported several diseases that were more frequently associated with COVID-19-related deaths. Underlying condition Number of patients Percentage (%) Hypertension...
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Saint Patrick and modern narratives of Irish identity
OpenLearn Ireland

Saint Patrick and modern narratives of Irish identity

...becoming less welcoming as its own people struggle to make ends meet. This Saint Patrick’s Day will be celebrated in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland but with it is an undercurrent of an identity crisis, after half a decade of anti-immigrant protests across the island in almost a dozen towns and cities. Saint Patrick, a migrant, a slave, stricken by...
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Witches in popular culture
History & The Arts

Witches in popular culture

...becoming a witch? Joining the witches is Tomasin’s last, desperate resort and it places her forever on the outside of a patriarchal social system in need of reform by and for its female members. More than this, Tomasin becomes one of the gruesome hags who have murdered her baby brother. In this respect, The Witch echoes old misogynist fairy tales, which often feature...
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