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Emmy Noether: Bucking the historical trends
Science, Maths & Technology

Emmy Noether: Bucking the historical trends

...change. Conserved quantities are common in physics, the most famous of which is energy, which cannot be created or destroyed. It is Noether's theorem that relates this conservation law to the underlying symmetry of space itself – in fact, the conservation of energy is a result of the fact that empty space 'looks the same' from one moment to the next. Put another way, if...
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Solon upsets the wealthy Croesus
History & The Arts

Solon upsets the wealthy Croesus

...Change some of the parameters offered on the Stanford map (conveyance, season etc.) to see how that affects the time the trip takes, how much it costs etc. Browse amongst the Flickr photostreams to see what places look like, and who has visited them today. Consider the impact of using digital maps such as those developed by the Hestia project on the results of your...
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Some of all human knowledge: Wikipedia at 15
Digital & Computing

Some of all human knowledge: Wikipedia at 15

...changes to whom or what society deems credible sources of information have been a feature of the modern age. Authors in the field of the sociology of knowledge have written for decades about the struggles of particular fields of knowledge to gain credibility. Some have been more successful than others. What makes today’s realignment different is the ways in which...
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Jediism: Will the Real Religion Please Stand Up
History & The Arts

Jediism: Will the Real Religion Please Stand Up

...are conducted on-line. No surprise then, that Jediism is moving with the times and using new technology. In short, Jediism is a symptom of our changing relationships with big institutions and their narratives, with technology and with the neighbourhoods and localities in which we live. Welcome to the world of new religions. Transcript Learn more about Religious Studies...
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Should animals have legal standing?
Society, Politics & Law

Should animals have legal standing?

...change? ...What is a ‘person’ in law? The concept of a legal ‘person’ goes back to ancient Roman law. Only entities recognised by the law as a ‘person’ are considered legal actors. In other words, only a ‘person’ can sue or be sued, enter into contracts or own property. All living human beings are recognised by the law as persons, although personhood only...
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Can microplastics find their way onto your plate?
Nature & Environment

Can microplastics find their way onto your plate?

...changes can have a big impact on the amount of plastic we use on a day-to-day basis and how much gets into the environment. 1. Reduce your own plastic use. In the UK we use over 35 million plastic bottles every day, but if you carry a reusable bottle or cup with you we can reduce this number. Say no to single-use plastic plastic straws, cutlery and shopping bags will also...
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Big data and bioinformatics: Powerful tools for decoding DNA
Science, Maths & Technology

Big data and bioinformatics: Powerful tools for decoding DNA

...changed during a person’s lifetime. These variants can span small regions of DNA and can be from just one DNA base to much larger regions, hundreds of bases. Certain sequences are more common in certain populations, which sometimes gives us information about increased risks of particular diseases within that population. For example in Caucasian (White) populations there...
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How to celebrate Halloween with young children
Education & Development

How to celebrate Halloween with young children

...change in routine. Light up or noisy decorations can be turned off and still look appealing! Create a ‘quiet zone’ in your classroom or home in case children need to relax during this busy time. When it comes to treats, be extremely mindful of food allergies; simple spooky foods can be created such as ghost bananas (simply put raisin eyes on half a banana!) using...
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