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Machiavelli and Political power
Society, Politics & Law

Machiavelli and Political power

...studied for his doctorate at the University of Glasgow, where he went on to teach. He’s currently with the Open University Philosophy Department. A specialist in political philosophy, here he gives Ever Wondered? political theorist Niccolo Machiavelli’s tips to climbing the greasy pole to power. "Politics is about power and we all know that power corrupts. So should...
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The planet as the stakeholder
Money & Business

The planet as the stakeholder

...Study of Economics as if People Mattered, Fritz Schumacher refers to the ‘ecological problem,’ citing that issues for the use of natural resources of business are ‘neither technical, nor an economic, but primarily a metaphysical problem.’ This perspective relies on a sustainable structure as the focus of economic activity, such as land usage and the natural...
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Hitching a ride on an asteroid to travel back to the birth of the Solar System
Science, Maths & Technology

Hitching a ride on an asteroid to travel back to the birth of the Solar System

...studying pieces of asteroids that have been collected from space and returned to Earth, scientists know exactly where the sample came from, and how it’s related to all the other rocks on the asteroid. Once back on Earth, scientists can also carefully control what happens to those samples, keeping them stored in specially designed research facilities that minimise their...
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‘Resilience isn’t enough’: why the growth of women’s football could lead to player burnout
Health, Sports & Psychology

‘Resilience isn’t enough’: why the growth of women’s football could lead to player burnout

...study found that professional female footballers are nearly twice as likely to experience psychological distress after undergoing surgery. Yet mental health support during injury recovery remains inconsistent across the WSL. Millie Bright’s story offers a recent example. The Chelsea and England defender missed much of the 2023–24 season due to injury and, in 2025,...
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What can you do with leftover coffee grounds?
Science, Maths & Technology

What can you do with leftover coffee grounds?

...study sessions. These days, the words “coffee” and “fuel” are half-jokingly synonymous. More than 9m tonnes of the bean are produced annually around the world and, once we brew it, an awful lot of waste is created. The vast majority ends up in landfill. [Coffee beans] There's gold in them there beans. Or polyhydroxyalkanoates, at least. Researchers in South Korea,...
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How can I cope with exam stress?
Education & Development

How can I cope with exam stress?

...Studies have shown this can actually enhance your performance and sense of well-being. Try simple mindfulness meditation and practice it at least once a day to give yourself the opportunity to see if it makes a difference. Pay attention to how you feel before the practice and after you practice. This will help you to decide whether it’s an effective tool for you. What...
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Why friendships are vital to your wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why friendships are vital to your wellbeing

...studies have investigated the benefits of friendships for well-being and from these we can get an understanding of what seems to help. 5 reasons why friendships matter In friendships people share and check out their perceptions of what is going on for them. This can help them get any problems in proportion and to develop a stronger sense of meaning and direction in their...
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Introduction to Spanish
Languages

Introduction to Spanish

...Studies (beginners) course. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some knowledge of Spanish you could give it a go and we hope that you enjoy the course!...In this free course, you will learn how to talk about your work and your working day. You will learn vocabulary for different professions, say what your job is, and how you go to work. This course is an extract...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs