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Is Tinder changing the way the world dates?
Society, Politics & Law

Is Tinder changing the way the world dates?

...suggests that - far from taking the anxiety out of dating - apps like Tinder introduce a new set of worries...[Graffito on a wall: I saw you on Tinder] A 2015 article in the New York Post argued that mobile dating apps, such as Tinder and its many clones, are ultimately ‘tearing society apart’ by drastically changing the way young single adults in Western society
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What is trauma?
Society, Politics & Law

What is trauma?

...Research shows that sexual violence can cause a huge sense of ‘social rupture’ in victims’ relationships and self-identities across their lifetimes; it can leave them feeling constantly unsafe in the world, limiting their sense of belonging, freedom and participation in public life. It is crucial that the police understand and address these outcomes wherever...
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Jonathan Edwards' giant world record leap – what can we learn from his long career?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Jonathan Edwards' giant world record leap – what can we learn from his long career?

...easily fall into a facile nature-nurture debate. Probing athlete’s biographies alongside research can reveal fascinating and varied routes to the top. And there are few higher (or further) athletic achievements than that great leap in 1995.[The Conversation] This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article....
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The ocean of Jupiter’s moon Europa
Science, Maths & Technology

The ocean of Jupiter’s moon Europa

...researchers in AstrobiologyOU have used geochemical modelling to investigate what might happen when rocks of a similar composition to those on the europan seafloor react with fluids from different sources, such as cometary ice and water extracted from hydrated minerals, to assess what elements could be released into the ocean. [Interior of Europa and the ocean-seafloor...
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A new mission to the icy moons of Jupiter
Science, Maths & Technology

A new mission to the icy moons of Jupiter

...research focusses on another icy moon orbiting a gas giant planet – Enceladus, a moon of Saturn. They discussed their work and what they hope might come from the JUICE mission with Ann Grand, a fellow member of AstrobiologyOU. Tell me something about your current work … Rachael: In my experimental work, I re-create the conditions on the ocean floor of Enceladus –...
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The benefits of mindfulness and five common myths surrounding it
Health, Sports & Psychology

The benefits of mindfulness and five common myths surrounding it

...research has consistently shown that regular physical exercise can boost our mood. It might be the last thing we would think of doing when down, but it is something that certainly works. Another solution or intervention to assist us in our modern world is mindfulness. Mindfulness is about moving away from our ‘automatic pilot’ approach (what we can also think of as...
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Proper men, proper women: Gender roles in contemporary UK society
Health, Sports & Psychology

Proper men, proper women: Gender roles in contemporary UK society

...researchers who investigate how the social, or cultural, is also psychological. It's also obvious that in contemporary UK society gender roles have not disappeared at all. In many respects they've even become more distinct. Think of the shops and product ranges which target women and men differently with the expectation that they'll have separate tastes and lifestyles....
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Supporting Mental Health Through Online Music Fandoms
OpenLearn Ireland

Supporting Mental Health Through Online Music Fandoms

...research, they outline the ways in which music, belonging and connection work to create a positive online experience. [Supporting Mental Health Through Online Music Fandoms] Download the video transcript What are the benefits of being in an online fandom? 1. Online fandoms offer a sense of belonging Online music fandoms are a place to connect with others who have similar...
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