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The Hunt: a natural history series that challenges us to side with the predators
Nature & Environment

The Hunt: a natural history series that challenges us to side with the predators

...systems. The slow motion photography used to film their hunts gives a sense of both nimbleness and speed but also their astounding power – 120 watts per kg of muscle – twice that of greyhounds and four times that of racehorses. Usain Bolt generated just 25 watts/kg during his 100 metre world record. It’s not just big mammals The series also explores the tactics of...
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The Eurozone: Magnet or Black Hole?
Money & Business

The Eurozone: Magnet or Black Hole?

...System from 1979. Then in 1999 eleven EU countries formed an Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), adopting a common currency, and forming a Euro Area (Eurozone) that has since expanded to 17 of the 28 member states. Why they did it The main advantages of a single currency were believed to be: Promoting cross-border trade and investment by shielding consumers and businesses...
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The Somme: The German perspective
History & The Arts

The Somme: The German perspective

...system allowed them to absorb the continued Anglo-French attacks both during the battle of the Somme and in the battles of 1917. Additionally, the battle forced the German high command to face up to at least some of their deficiencies in the technical realm. Paul von Hindenburg and Erich Ludendorff, the team that took command of the German army after the Romanian entry...
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Dinasyddiaeth Weithgar yng Nghymru
Society, Politics & Law

Dinasyddiaeth Weithgar yng Nghymru

...system rybuddio i roi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i chi am weithgarwch eich AS. Full Fact Sefydliad gwirio ffeithiau annibynnol a all helpu i gadarnhau dilysrwydd darllediadau newyddion a straeon cyfryngau cymdeithasol. Snopes.com Ffynhonnell gyfeirio ddefnyddiol ar gyfer ymchwilio i chwedlau trefol byd-eang, gwerin, mythau, sibrydion, a chamwybodaeth. Rhagor o gasgliadau...
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5 reasons why exercising outdoors is great for people who have dementia
Health, Sports & Psychology

5 reasons why exercising outdoors is great for people who have dementia

...system. This may lead to negative drug interactions. This can increase sedation, dizziness, confusedness and worsen depression. Good hydration is absolutely essential. 5. Regular exercise helps the body to get moderately tired and brain sleep better [bedroom with blankets] Sleep disturbances are common amongst older people in general and specifically in older people...
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Medicines and personalisation
Health, Sports & Psychology

Medicines and personalisation

...systems might be impacted. A range of factors need to be considered – physiology, multimorbidity, polypharmacy – as well as the fact that health status can change quickly. When treating an older person, we are trying to balance symptom relief, preventing the disease getting worse and keeping a good quality of life. On occasion, in order to understand the effect of a...
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The geology of Northern Ireland
Science, Maths & Technology

The geology of Northern Ireland

...systems have developed in the limestones of which the Marble Arch Caves are best known. They developed at the end of the Ice Age when melt water dissolved away the stone. As it did so, it also precipitated out calcium carbonate to form stalactites and stalagmites and other beautiful formations. Biodiversity of Fermanagh Fermanagh’s varied landscape provides a unique...
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Ice Cold In Alex
Science, Maths & Technology

Ice Cold In Alex

...system. Small clots can form, blocking blood vessels and leading to heart attacks and strokes. So, what our ambulance crew needs to do is to drink lots of water. Water makes up 50% to 60% of our body weight and about 80% of muscle weight. Water replaces the 2 to 3% lost due to sweating, and also helps the body cope with the heat by maintaining a constant temperature....
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