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Choosing a Cosmic Name
Science, Maths & Technology

Choosing a Cosmic Name

...changes in language, pronunciation and spelling. But what about names for all the objects beyond the Earth? ...It is not surprising that only the most prominent have names and most are identified by various catalogue numbers...There are around 5000 stars visible in the night sky; many of the brighter ones, together with recognisable patterns in their positions – the...
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People make terrible eyewitnesses – but it turns out there’s an exception
Society, Politics & Law

People make terrible eyewitnesses – but it turns out there’s an exception

...changing somewhat in recent years. The police and the courts have sought to reduce inaccuracies in eyewitness testimony using several methods. The first is to try to eliminate variables that the system has some control over – including both the kind of interview questions I mentioned previously, and also cautioning witnesses ahead of identity parades to take their time...
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A new layer: Culture, the Irish language and identity in 2015
OpenLearn Ireland

A new layer: Culture, the Irish language and identity in 2015

...changed dramatically. Children no longer play in Irish during playtime at school; our host families have reduced from twelve families to four and the English language is spoken daily by over 90% of the population. Oideas Gael is a strong force in the area, both economically and socially but, all in all, it is clear that reversing language decline is a particularly...
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Death is inevitable: But do you need to plan for it?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Death is inevitable: But do you need to plan for it?

...in one step and you can change your decisions over time if you want to. Watch the video to find out more about people’s experiences and thoughts with end of life planning. Further information about end of life care planning: Planning Ahead by Dying Matters End of Life Care by NHS Talking about End of Life Planning by Independent Age Advance Care Plan by Willen Hospice...
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What the 2024 Paris Olympics can tell us about French language policy today
Education & Development

What the 2024 Paris Olympics can tell us about French language policy today

...changed all that much. Recent coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics highlights that France doesn't just want to play a leading role in world sports, it also wants to use the global tournament as an opportunity to expand the reach and dominance of the French language by enriching its terminology and preventing French speakers from automatically resorting to English. Expert...
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Why smart leaders allow a bit of football frenzy
Money & Business

Why smart leaders allow a bit of football frenzy

...change initiatives as a result of bringing different elements of the organisation together. A fun and pleasant work environment encourages employees to form connections beyond the people they mostly associate with, such as their specific team or age group. Football is a powerful icebreaker, allowing employees to transcend job titles and bridge silos. Alongside discussing...
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Will India prove fertile ground for post-Brexit trade?
Society, Politics & Law

Will India prove fertile ground for post-Brexit trade?

...change the shape of the United Kingdom's trade with the world. Can we count on historic ties with India to build success in their markets?...[Technopark Phase III buildings in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India] The new face of India: Technopark in Kerala houses 50,000 workers in a complex of over 214 acres We used to run the biggest empire the world has ever seen, and...
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Gender, IT and economic growth
Society, Politics & Law

Gender, IT and economic growth

...Change 42 (1): 22-48. Radhakrishnan, S. (2008) ‘Examining the “Global” Indian Middle Class: Gender and Culture in the Silicon Valley/Bangalore Circuit’, Journal of Intercultural Studies 29 (1): 7-20. Salvi del Pero, A. and Bytchkova, A. (2013) A Bird's Eye View of Gender Differences in Education in OECD Countries. OECD Social, Employment and Migration Working...
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