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The drive to improve patient safety in the NHS in England
Health, Sports & Psychology

The drive to improve patient safety in the NHS in England

...systems. In 2013, the National Advisory Group on the Safety of Patients in England, delivered its report ‘A promise to Learn – a commitment to act’. The Advisory Group was led by the Dr Don Berwick, a renowned doctor and campaigner for improved safety and quality from the USA. The report first sets out a stark reality. “Patient safety problems exist throughout the...
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How home educators access exams
Education & Development

How home educators access exams

...system is increasingly influenced by the labour market and an "audit" culture. Therefore, the assessments and exams may not reflect an actual child's academic ability. The importance (or lack thereof) of exams and qualifications is also of interest within the home education community. Due to various home education approaches, educational philosophies, and individual...
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Oxygen, blood and the body
Science, Maths & Technology

Oxygen, blood and the body

...systems and stored in the parts of our body that need it to function? And are humans different to other organisms in how we use oxygen? [computer graphic of red and white blood cells] Jump to: The oxygen in our blood Haemoglobin & myoglobin Why can blood be different colours? Green blood? Science fiction or science fact? Overview In this article you will discover that:...
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What is Planetary Protection?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is Planetary Protection?

...System, it is important that we do not accidentally contaminate untouched and unspoilt extraterrestrial environments in any way. This is especially true when searching for evidence of life. This article explores the concept of ‘Planetary Protection’ and why it is critical for the future of space exploration...Why do we need to protect the planetary bodies? The...
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A Black feminist approach to explore the policing of Black youth
Society, Politics & Law

A Black feminist approach to explore the policing of Black youth

...system supports racist murderers against innocent people. The value that this white, racist country puts on Black lives is evident. But still, we followed all the steps open to us, but one by one the doors were closed in our faces. In my opinion, what happened was the way of the judicial system making a clear statement, to make clear to Black people that in this country,...
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How can you turn desert into farmland?
Nature & Environment

How can you turn desert into farmland?

...system with many important functions. Degraded soils impact on food production, erosion, and more, affecting the lives of people around the world. Restoration efforts in China, Zambia and other countries seek to reverse this trend...[Tongwei County] Tongwei County, part of the Loess Plateau in China Around 3,000 years ago, farmers settled on the fertile Loess Plateau in...
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How do you become French President?
Society, Politics & Law

How do you become French President?

...system and is a unitary state. The President is directed elected by the French people, but has then to appoint a Prime Minister who can command the support of a majority of the French legislature. French national elections are conducted in two stages under a majoritarian electoral system known as the double ballot. Each of these ballots is called a round and there are two...
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The hidden world of everyday coding
Digital & Computing

The hidden world of everyday coding

...system. It checks the flow of cars and schedules a safe pause and then tells the lights when to change. It’s clever programming that keep drivers and pedestrians moving smoothly and safely, so next time you cross the road, remember that coding is literally helping you get to the other side! [Photo of the Wait button at a traffic light crossing in London] [A woman at a...
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