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To the Moon and beyond
Science, Maths & Technology

To the Moon and beyond

...world using modern analytical techniques. From these studies, it emerged that lunar geology could be described in terms of two major rocks types: the anorthosites (named after rocks rich in a calcium-rich mineral called anorthite) that constitute the lighter areas (called Highlands) on the Moon’s surface as viewed in the night sky; and the mare basalts (named after...
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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

...world over open through the night to usher in “Force Friday” where, we were told by the official Star Wars website, we could begin to buy a wide range of products – from toys to books, comics, ebooks and apps, to clothing and lifestyle accessories – all available at mass retailers worldwide. It’s an incredible undertaking across a variety of media platforms...
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Climate change and the built environment
Science, Maths & Technology

Climate change and the built environment

...world, providing us with shelter and warmth, belonging and protection, connections and barriers, and a sense of identity and history. It is an indispensable part of our physical and social lives. However, it is also responsible for a huge 39% of all global greenhouse gas (‘carbon’) emissions. 28% of this is due to the operational carbon from heating, lighting and...
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Netball Super League 2025: the Nottingham Forest rise to success!
Health, Sports & Psychology

Netball Super League 2025: the Nottingham Forest rise to success!

...world. Currently, there are four key England players (Fran Williams, Helen Housby, Imogen Allison and Eleanor Cardwell) playing in the SSN. This raises the issue that if the sport in England was at the same level as it is in Australia, players might be more inclined to play their club sport in England. Former Loughborough Lightning shooting superstar Mary Cholhok is...
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What part did citizen science play in hurricane disaster relief?
Science, Maths & Technology

What part did citizen science play in hurricane disaster relief?

...world can play a key role in delivering this information to emergency responders on the ground. In the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria, which swept across the Caribbean during September 2017, an ongoing collaboration between the Zooniverse (an online citizen science platform), the University of Oxford, and NGO Rescue Global, has enlisted thousands of volunteers...
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Hidden soil allies – fungi that help plants face drought
Nature & Environment

Hidden soil allies – fungi that help plants face drought

...world use these fungi as helpers. Without them, many crops would struggle to find enough resources to grow, especially in dry or poor soils. For farmers, this means healthier crops with less dependence on synthetic fertiliser. [Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal structures in the root and benefits for crops. ]Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal structures in the root and benefits...
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Year of the Horse: Chinese Lunar New Year
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Year of the Horse: Chinese Lunar New Year

...world prepare to welcome a new zodiac cycle with festive celebrations, family gatherings, and expressions of hope for the year ahead. ...The upcoming Lunar New Year, beginning on 17 February 2026, marks the arrival of the ‘Year of the Horse’. In Chinese culture, the horse carries rich symbolism. It represents energy, momentum, vitality, freedom, and forward movement....
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How to write to a lover
History & The Arts

How to write to a lover

...World War 1.] Writing prompts Now it’s your turn! The great thing about writing is that it doesn’t have to be serious. It can be fun. Here are a few ideas to play with: Perhaps you and your lover are from different countries or regions, and you use different words and phrases, like the lovers I wrote about. It was fun (and easy!) to use specific words as a starting...
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