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Women have heart attacks too - but why do they often go misdiagnosed?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Women have heart attacks too - but why do they often go misdiagnosed?

...world. These programs address risk factors and teach people how to manage their illness. Although previously recommended mainly for individuals suffering a heart attack or coronary artery bypass surgery, the programs are increasingly recommended for those suffering heart failure. Unfortunately, a synthesis of available information shows that, in the US, men were a third...
Depression, mood and exercise
Health, Sports & Psychology

Depression, mood and exercise

...period of time. Perhaps it is again time to have a glass of water and go out for a walk? Some useful links: Exercise for depression: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/exercise-for-depression/ WHO (World health organisation) Depression: https://www.who.int/mental_health/management/depression/en/ Browse related content Discover more about exercising...
Planetary Protection of Mars
Science, Maths & Technology

Planetary Protection of Mars

...world until it was proven to be safe. The future of Mars exploration The near-future reality is of human exploration of Mars, and some of these missions (and indeed future robotic missions) may be led by non-governmental organisations. These missions may also choose to land close to sites where water is available for life support or fuel. This all presents a further...
Volkswagen scandal will send costly ripples through auto industry
Money & Business

Volkswagen scandal will send costly ripples through auto industry

...world get involved. Volkswagen has itself set aside almost $8 billion for recalls, and its market value has already plunged almost $28 billion (about 30%). This puts a conservative estimate of the cost to Volkswagen and its shareholders in the vicinity of at least $54 billion given fines outside the US and lost sales that result from the scandal. To the extent that...
What astronomical object was the Christmas Star?
Science, Maths & Technology

What astronomical object was the Christmas Star?

...world will perform nativity plays with Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus laid in a manger, visited by Shepherds, Angels and Wise Men. All watched over by a star. [Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) photographed during October 2024 on the western horizon]Figure 1 Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) photographed in October 2024 on the western horizonShow descriptionComet...
Disseminating across the margins: bridging communities and academia through a Black feminist lens
Education & Development

Disseminating across the margins: bridging communities and academia through a Black feminist lens

...world contexts. The importance of this process cannot be overstated, particularly when viewed through the lens of community engagement and inclusivity. The dissemination of research findings to communities and stakeholders is recognised as an essential aspect of research due to the contribution it can make to the translation of research into practice and policy...
Raising awareness and support for men
Health, Sports & Psychology

Raising awareness and support for men

...world: where people can be safe and grow to reach their full potential. Why the focus on men? [Portrait of a white man & black man in a hoodie image next to each other.] Men are three times more likely than women to die by suicide. Men aged 40 to 49 have the highest rate of suicide in the UK. Men are less likely to seek support such as psychological therapies when...
Introducing ethics in Information and Computer Sciences
Education & Development

Introducing ethics in Information and Computer Sciences

...world we tend to look at reasons. Reasons can be analysed, and that's where academics tend to focus the study of ethics: on justifications. Sometimes the focus of analysis is on outcomes. When reasons have not been clearly expressed, ethicists often look at outcomes and try and find out what the reasons might have been. Naturally, reasons are not essential. We all do...