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The science of sperm
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science of sperm

...world, the mucus must provide protection against bacteria, but at the same time allow sperm to enter the womb and menstrual flow to find its way out. To accomplish this, the mucus contains thousands of fibres that help to make an intricate structure permeated by countless narrow channels. Sperm cells can make their way through the channels, but bacteria (which are far...
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Superqueeroes: Gender and superheroes
History & The Arts

Superqueeroes: Gender and superheroes

...worlds that we hardly think to question this organising principle (Coakley & Pike, 2009). This means that many people resist thinking about gender in new ways and often feel uncomfortable when others do not fit neatly into one sex category or the other; a problem experienced by many trans athletes competing in sport. This classification of all bodies into two separate...
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An unheard voice from a Chinese teacher
Languages

An unheard voice from a Chinese teacher

...world are very noticeable. Unlike Confucian culture, which focuses on virtue, morals and the harmony of society, Western culture promotes the notion of individualism and freedom, encourages individuals to be assertive, competitive and confident. Chinese culture considers rebellion against teachers, parents and authorities unacceptable behaviour; Western culture tolerates...
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Fighting hard while flying high: the personal story of a BA cabin crew trade unionist
Society, Politics & Law

Fighting hard while flying high: the personal story of a BA cabin crew trade unionist

...world’. Yet right from the off the homebird inside me demanded that I fight for a transfer from London’s Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport. The home comforts of living with mum and dad were more attractive than weeks-long trips to far flung places like Australia, South Africa, America, and the likes. My trade union (the Transport and General Workers Union) played a...
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The Science of Fear
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Science of Fear

...better idea how your body and brain both perceive, and react to, fear. If you are interested in finding out more, why not see what courses The Open University offers. Even if you've done no biology before, a foundation course will really open your eyes to what is going on around you in the natural world, and how our bodies work. Want to spook yourself? Check out these......
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Killed by Agatha Christie: Strychnine and the detective novel
History & The Arts

Killed by Agatha Christie: Strychnine and the detective novel

...World War I – or so the story goes – a young Englishwoman received a literary challenge from her sister. Could she write a mystery novel in which the true villain was impossible to guess? The response to that challenge was a tale of strychnine and murder that launched one of the most successful careers in crime fiction. No exaggeration whatsoever: the book was...
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Sut mae rheoli straen ddigidol technoleg
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sut mae rheoli straen ddigidol technoleg

...world smartphone use. PloS one, 10(10), e0139004. Appel, H., Gerlach, A. L., & Crusius, J. (2016). The interplay between Facebook use, social comparison, envy, and depression. Current Opinion in Psychology, 9, 44-49. Chang, A. M., Aeschbach, D., Duffy, J. F., & Czeisler, C. A. (2015). Evening use of light-emitting eReaders negatively affects sleep, circadian timing, and...
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Sharpening Your Critical Thinking
History & The Arts

Sharpening Your Critical Thinking

...about opening yourself up to the possibility that you’re wrong. It’s about being aware of your confirmation bias, trying to understand what others think, and embracing nuance and complexity. All these skills are difficult, and take a lot of practice. But putting in that practice is worth it. It can give us a richer, more realistic picture of the world we live in....
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