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Could Donald Trump use his pardons to derail the Russian investigation?
Society, Politics & Law

Could Donald Trump use his pardons to derail the Russian investigation?

...research on clemency shows how chief executives have used this power, in particular the power to pardon, to halt criminal prosecutions, sometimes even before they begin. ‘For any reason at all’ The pardoning power, as Founding Father Alexander Hamilton explained, is very broad, applying even to cases of treason against the United States. As Hamilton put it, “the...
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Golden Globe Ocean Race: Drifting continents and a stormy passage
Science, Maths & Technology

Golden Globe Ocean Race: Drifting continents and a stormy passage

...warming of the water flowing through the passage today will undoubtedly have serious long-term future effects on our climate. To find out more about role of ACC on regulating climate and how OU researchers are investigating the onset of ACC and its impact on global climate, read the link below: Like oceans? Take it further Free resources: Our modules: Our qualifications:...
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Indian summer monsoon amplified global warming 130,000 years ago, helping end ice age
Nature & Environment

Indian summer monsoon amplified global warming 130,000 years ago, helping end ice age

...researched this weather system’s ancient past, we found it was highly sensitive to climate warming 130,000 years ago. Our new study published in Nature Geoscience showed that the Indian summer monsoon pulled heat and moisture into the northern hemisphere when Earth was entering a warmer climate around 130,000 years ago. This caused tropical wetlands to expand northwards...
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How might COVID-19 affect cancer patients at different stages of their disease?
Science, Maths & Technology

How might COVID-19 affect cancer patients at different stages of their disease?

...Research UK. Doctors will continue to offer these cancer treatments to patients. However, it is likely that treatment plans and the frequency of treatments will be modified. Patients are advised to speak to their healthcare support team and they will be able to advise them on the best course of action. Healthcare teams are advised to: Balance a delay in cancer diagnosis...
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Northern Ireland’s dance to the music of time of Brexit
Society, Politics & Law

Northern Ireland’s dance to the music of time of Brexit

...research and higher education as laid out in a recent report for by the Royal Academic of Ireland. If NI is to move beyond the poverty and labour stages of the Brexit dance to wealth and pleasure, then its future may lie in an All-Ireland solution. Ironically, the Conservative and Unionist government and its current support from the Democratic Unionist Party may create...
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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?

...research about advance care planning, people commonly tell me that it can be the fear of talking about dying that is worse than actually talking once they have started. Nevertheless, everyone is different, and this difference extends to how much we want to plan for our future and talk about it with others. Some people may find the act of planning difficult if they do not...
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Machine translation – using online tools to improve your language learning
Education & Development

Machine translation – using online tools to improve your language learning

...researchers that explore the use of online translation tools in language learning and teaching. Here, she explains how you can improve your learning with tools like Google Translate, DeepL and others. Using online translation tools in language learning enables you to understand and to produce the language you are studying beyond your usual level. You can access, compare,...
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Why smart leaders allow a bit of football frenzy
Money & Business

Why smart leaders allow a bit of football frenzy

...research group, is the culture and values of the organisation, while compensation and benefits were consistently rated among the least important factors. The true bane of an organisation’s existence is lack of engagement and job satisfaction among its employees. The World Cup is a timely opportunity to engage workers. With an estimated audience of 3.5 billion worldwide,...
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