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Looking at population data
Society, Politics & Law

Looking at population data

...centre line except in the older age groups: this tells us that there are roughly the same number of males and females in each age band apart from in the latter stages of life, which more women tend to reach than men. Transcript As Hans suggests, the fertility rate of a population - how many children tend to be born, on average, per woman - has a great influence of the...
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What is a Sardinian dig telling us about female mobility of the Phoenicians?
History & The Arts

What is a Sardinian dig telling us about female mobility of the Phoenicians?

...researchers analyzed ancient DNA from Phoenician remains found in Sardinia and Lebanon to investigate how Phoenicians integrated with the Sardinian communities they settled. The authors looked at mitogenomes — DNA found in cells’ mitochondria, which is inherited from one’s mother — in a search for markers of Phoenician ancestry. They found 14 previously unknown...
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Right to die: what about other circumstances?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Right to die: what about other circumstances?

...Research suggests that one person a fortnight travels from the UK to Switzerland to end their lives. Often they will have a terminal illness but it isn’t always the case. In 2015, 75-year old Gill Pharoah’s trip to Lifecircle was well-publicised. Indeed, she wrote a blog for The Sunday Times about her choice. In her case, she didn’t have a terminal illness although...
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Shift working – does it change how we think?
Science, Maths & Technology

Shift working – does it change how we think?

...research on this:...What is circadian rhythm? Circadian rhythm is a mechanism that regulates wakefulness in a 24 hour cycle. It causes daily fluctuations in a variety of physical and mental processes linked to the predictable changes in natural light levels. Regular sleeping habits (i.e. sleeping and waking at similar times) that match natural light changes (i.e. sleeping...
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Careers in Esports
Science, Maths & Technology

Careers in Esports

...Research, the global esports market was valued at USD 6.61 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach approximately USD 48.09 billion by 2034. Audience growth continues to accelerate, with the global esports viewing population expected to reach 641 million in 2025 (SQ Magazine). This makes esports a vibrant, creative and quickly expanding industry for anyone considering a...
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Ceasefire anniversary in Northern Ireland: 30 years of an impossible peace
OpenLearn Ireland

Ceasefire anniversary in Northern Ireland: 30 years of an impossible peace

...research. Some of the recordings date back to 1994. Click or tap the image to open the activity. [Activity banner with link to interactive activity - ceasefire tapes] Activity transcript Photo gallery - the faces of “Impossible Peace” @@PLUGINFILE@@/Impossible%20Peace%20-%20photo%20gallery.h5p?time=1722870943065 [Click to download the full version of "Impossible...
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The dot.com bubble
Society, Politics & Law

The dot.com bubble

...research, traditional valuing techniques went out the window. The dot.com crash Once the dot.com market started to crack, investors soon realised that these internet companies weren't really worth anything at all, but was this enough for them sell up before the bubble burst? Dot.com and the public damage When a bubbles bursts the immediate effect is damage to the public....
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Everyday English 1
Languages

Everyday English 1

...Children Partner Pets Boss Colleagues Mum Dad Shop assistant Teacher. Now think about what you said to the people you have named. Go back to your list and note down what you talked to each person about and how long you spoke to them. Discussion Did you find this difficult? If so, it’s not surprising – speaking is so embedded into your daily life and you do it so much...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs