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A quiet man, hounded: One person's experience of the UK's anti-homosexuality laws
History & The Arts

A quiet man, hounded: One person's experience of the UK's anti-homosexuality laws

...World War II. Falling foul of anti-gay laws But Thomas’s quiet homosexuality soon got him into severe trouble. By 1946 there was a significant, very discrete, gay community in Leicester, including prominent people in public life and the arts. Most of the time, gay men were ignored by the police, but at times “cottaging” – anonymous sex between two men – could be...
‘Life’s good – it’s the disease that’s the problem’: supporting someone living with a terminal diagnosis
Health, Sports & Psychology

‘Life’s good – it’s the disease that’s the problem’: supporting someone living with a terminal diagnosis

...World turned upside down [Alan and Hazel Carter standing together.]My life was beautiful. I was happily married to Alan (pictured together, right). We both had good jobs and our social life was busy and joyful. Then, on 21 November 2017, the bombshell landed. I will never forget that day. After experiencing some trouble with his right arm, Alan went to his doctor, then...
Growing plants, growing communities: Climate Camp, Veggie Gardens and Local Politics
Society, Politics & Law

Growing plants, growing communities: Climate Camp, Veggie Gardens and Local Politics

...World Earth in Crisis: environmental policy in an international context In addition, the interdisciplnary Social Sciences module provides an introduction to social science thinking and research. This article originally included a YouTube video filmed at Climate Camp which has since been removed from the internet; we've removed the link and replaced it with a link to the...
Boys will be boys?
Society, Politics & Law

Boys will be boys?

...world? What about the part played by mothers, and by female professionals, in boys’ development: isn’t there a danger that a simplistic emphasis on male role models risks undermining the positive role of women in young men’s lives? The researchers plan to organise one-to-one interviews and focus group discussions with boys, and the professionals in contact with...
Introduction to the Amazon System
Nature & Environment

Introduction to the Amazon System

...World’ by Europeans which brought in disease and slavery, resulting in their decimation and current low densities). Traditional management sustains and enhances the Amazon’s ecology. The Amazon’s natural resources The Amazon is the location of vast natural resources: from mineral ores (iron, aluminium, manganese, uranium, copper, gypsum, nickel and gold), fossil...
Crowdsourced annotation: what do you think?
History & The Arts

Crowdsourced annotation: what do you think?

...world . . . '. Visit the British Museum online collection for more information. Before looking at the How and Wells commentary, take a quick look at a passage from 'The Histories' you’re already familiar with, on the HestiaVis website. Browse it again in English, then try switching to the Greek version. Even if you have no knowledge of Ancient Greek, it may be...
Why Rosetta is the greatest space mission of our lifetime
Science, Maths & Technology

Why Rosetta is the greatest space mission of our lifetime

...world. The European Space Agency (ESA) can already be proud of its achievements so far. The Philae lander – packed with a science laboratory, harpoons and even ovens – gives the ESA a chance to do more. The hope is that Philae will help answer some of the most basic questions about our existence. The original ambition for Rosetta was for it to be a sample-return...
So, what is this EU referendum everybody is talking about?
Society, Politics & Law

So, what is this EU referendum everybody is talking about?

...world. In the run up to a referendum of this kind, people need to have the chance to inform themselves about the consequences. Otherwise, the referendum would not fulfil any purpose at all and Politians may have as well just answered the question amongst themselves. What do you think about the EU referendum? Is it much ado about nothing? Post your thoughts in the comments...