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Introduction to active galaxies
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to active galaxies

...centres of active galaxies, and in Section 5 you will study a simple model that attempts to explain the key characteristics of active galaxies in an illuminating way. Finally, in Section 6, we consider some of the outstanding questions about the origin and evolution of active galaxies. We begin by looking at the spectra of galaxies...Introduction to active galaxies: 2.1...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
Stories from Vienna: 6 key figures
Languages

Stories from Vienna: 6 key figures

...children” and entered into the Nazi euthanasia programme. He was confined to a psychiatric institution in Vienna where Nazi doctors conducted cruel experiments with the children. He managed to survive the atrocities but the horror did not end there for him. When he later recognised one of his torturers, this psychiatrist had become famous in his profession and a...
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Do enforced language tests help migrants integrate more smoothly?
Languages

Do enforced language tests help migrants integrate more smoothly?

...children. The evidence of Australia’s successful 70-year-old immigration program shows that such a new English language test is not necessary. Many Australian citizens originating from non-Anglophone countries would never have passed the proposed test and may still not have ‘proficient’ English after many years in Australia. Yet their hard work – and their brain...
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Mugabexit: an opportunity for Zimbabwe to build resilient systems from resilient people
Society, Politics & Law

Mugabexit: an opportunity for Zimbabwe to build resilient systems from resilient people

...children, women and older people. While health statistics show underperformance, it is surprising, but important to note, that Zimbabwe’s nutritional crisis is not that alarming given the exceptional situations people in the country were facing. For example, while nearly 37% of children were anaemic in 2015 (Zimbabwe Demography and Health Survey, 2016), this level of...
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Sea level rise in Tuvalu, South Pacific
Nature & Environment

Sea level rise in Tuvalu, South Pacific

...children are especially concerned that there will be no future on the islands. "I'm worried about the islands," said one woman with tears in her eyes. "This is the best island I know, and I think it's going to end up under the sea. We're thinking of migrating to New Zealand. I don't want my children to see this, it's enough." (Mason, n.d.). EXPLORE FURTHER: To see how...
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One refugee's story: A long, risky journey
Society, Politics & Law

One refugee's story: A long, risky journey

...children fleeing war-torn countries in the Middle East. He calls Syria home — or at least he used to. Not long ago, he was a law student in Lebanon. He regularly went back to visit his family in Jobar, not far from the Syrian capital Damascus. Life was good. Then came the war. The bitter fighting between the Syrian army and the opposition intensified. Jobar became a...
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The five billion dollar franchise: How much will Disney make from Star Wars merchandise
Money & Business

The five billion dollar franchise: How much will Disney make from Star Wars merchandise

...children? Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm said: Star Wars toys have inspired multiple generations to relive the experience of the movies and to create new adventures all their own. These spectacular Star Wars: The Force Awakens products will continue that tradition. This is an important point. Rekindling the greatest memories of one’s own childhood whilst...
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Past and present: A 50-year celebration of British Sportswomen
Health, Sports & Psychology

Past and present: A 50-year celebration of British Sportswomen

...children’s homes before returning to her mother for visits at the age of 10, where she was subsequently abused. It wasn’t until Whitbread discovered a passion for athletics that her life changed course. Moving from tennis back to track and field, we find the inspirational athlete Mary Peters who, in 1972, already Commonwealth champion, became a heroine to British...
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