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How do musical instruments produce sound?
History & The Arts

How do musical instruments produce sound?

...courses. Here’s a strange question: how many different kinds of instruments are there? Well, the western orchestra has up to thirty different types of instruments. But that does not typically include instruments we recognise every day in popular music, or instruments found in other cultures around the world. It does not include ancient music, nor those waiting to be...
DIY: Experiments with Natural Dyes
Science, Maths & Technology

DIY: Experiments with Natural Dyes

...course, which explores the frontiers of research and the applications of contemporary chemistry. For A level and other science courses aimed at 16 to 19-year olds. Fraser A. and Gilchrist I., Starting Science (Book 1), Oxford University Press Part of an integrated science course for the National Curriculum Key Stage 3 and Scottish Environmental Studies (science) for S1...
The dark side of American populism in the Trump era
Society, Politics & Law

The dark side of American populism in the Trump era

...language. After something of an outcry at his vague words, he finally took to Twitter to rail against “all that hate stands for”. Many asked why Trump did not unequivocally condemn the events. But to explicitly condemn these groups would alienate a significant portion of his electoral base – something specifically pointed out to him by former Klan leader David Duke....
Thinking Outside the Box
Society, Politics & Law

Thinking Outside the Box

...language of comic books you have not just pages but also panels and it is between those panels that I think magic happens as our mind fills in the gaps. Similarly with these boxes, even though they are individual stories, seeing them side by side can make us see positive connections, a larger story that might be slightly different for each person. Alena & Lisa: How does...
Interdisciplinary Learning – getting the most out of multi-subject degrees
Education & Development

Interdisciplinary Learning – getting the most out of multi-subject degrees

...Language, M.I.T. Press Holland, D. Integration Knowledge through Interdisciplinary Research: problems of theory and practice. London : Routledge, 2014, particularly Chapter 4. Borrega, M. and Newswander, L.K. ‘Definitions of Interdisciplinary Research: Toward Graduate-Level Interdisciplinary Learning Outcomes’, The Review of Higher Education, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp 61-84,...
Review: Bisexuality: Identities, Politics and Theories by Surya Monro
Society, Politics & Law

Review: Bisexuality: Identities, Politics and Theories by Surya Monro

...language to networks participated in by bisexuals such as erotic communities (including swinging and BDSM), polyamory, bisexual co-parenting and families as well as organised events such as BiCon. ‘How do bisexual people live their lives? How do they ‘‘do’’ sex and relationships, parenting, and are for others? What networks and communities are important to...
We learn, together: exploring familial learning in home education
Education & Development

We learn, together: exploring familial learning in home education

...Educating children within a specific faith or culture. Sharing the learning experiences with siblings, parents or other members of the family. Choosing a curriculum. Learning both inside the home and in other educational spaces (other than school). Reducing any negative impact of school-based influence (such as behaviour, language, relationships, culture, COVID-19)....
Why Russia is hoping for a good World Cup
Society, Politics & Law

Why Russia is hoping for a good World Cup

...language speech in support of Sochi’s bid to host the 2014 Winter Olympics – a gesture interpreted as an important factor in securing the Games for Russia. Similarly, Russia’s former sports minister Vitaly Mutko famously played a joke about having difficulty delivering his speech in English while trying to persuade FIFA officials to grant Russia the rights to host...