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Is there life on Mars?
Science, Maths & Technology

Is there life on Mars?

...interact with each other, resulting in the dissolution of the rock, and upon evaporation, a salt deposit appears – this is why we call these rocks evaporites. Life is nothing but a series of chemical reactions that happen inside of cells, and these reactions can only take place in water.The presence of water on Mars is of the most vital importance, since water is...
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Are we taking the fun out of reading?
Education & Development

Are we taking the fun out of reading?

...interactions between carers and young children in the children’s sections of bookstores and public libraries. Many carers seemed to regard it as their duty to bring their young children to such spaces. Once there, they would go into “teacher-mode” and try and get their children to engage with books in a very narrow way resonant of formal teaching: usually making...
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How do microplastics make their way into our food?
Nature & Environment

How do microplastics make their way into our food?

...interact with plant roots, soil organisms, and the broader ecosystem. [Diagram showing how microplastics get into soil]Sources of microplastics in soil. The presence of microplastics in the ground has an impact on soil health and plants, disrupting the delicate balance and functioning of this vital ecosystem. Microplastics can hinder water retention, alter soil structure,...
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Is it ever morally acceptable to visit a mass murder site?
History & The Arts

Is it ever morally acceptable to visit a mass murder site?

...Far from being pristine and rational, actual psychologies are messy, which puts a limit on the extent to which morality can be straightened out. Thinking about what you think of the two tours might help you work out on which side of this divide you fall. Find out more on why people celebrate Jack the Ripper Interested in Philosophy? Try our interactives and free course...
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Why is East Africa experiencing such a terrible drought?
Nature & Environment

Why is East Africa experiencing such a terrible drought?

...interact with the East African environment, making communities more resilient to climate change. Past land use offers us some important clues. For example, a number of sites across East Africa demonstrate the impact of switching to more drought-sensitive New World crops such as maize. Maize was introduced in 1608 and since then it has largely replaced more traditional and...
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Race and place
History & The Arts

Race and place

...interactions we interpret the clues which are given and given off and classify people accordingly. For many of us it is no longer possible to ‘read off’ identity from the same signals we might have used in the past. This poem represents a contemporary question about identity. In attempting to classify people according to where they come from we may be thrown, when...
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Welcome to Applying Psychology to Work Hub
Health, Sports & Psychology

Welcome to Applying Psychology to Work Hub

...interactive way. We hope you find this thought-provoking and useful! Connecting through LinkedIn We would love to continue these conversations with you, by inviting you to connect with us through our Applying Psychology to Work Linkedin Group. Please share any insights you gained from this activity, or any questions you may have on anything related to the hub. We look...
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Population ageing: a global health crisis?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Population ageing: a global health crisis?

...Social impact: Family composition, Living arrangements, Housing demand, Migration trends, Health care Political impact: Voting patterns, Political representation The elderly bring: Inspiration – values, Work ethic – culture, Leadership – tradition, Wisdom – legacy But with age comes: Health concerns, Vulnerability, Uncertainty But with less money how can countries...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs