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7 accidental discoveries that look like April Fool's Day headlines but aren't
Science, Maths & Technology

7 accidental discoveries that look like April Fool's Day headlines but aren't

...think it was an April Fool's Day prank if someone told you something designed to help the alcohol industry saved lives, wouldn't you? Back in the nineteenth century, French scientist Louis Pasteur was commissioned by a local alcohol manufacturer to figure out why their beer and wine were turning sour. He discovered the blame lay with organisms such as bacteria – the...
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Review: Bisexuality: Identities, Politics and Theories by Surya Monro
Society, Politics & Law

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

...thinking about non-binary models of sexuality One of the great strengths of this book is that it does not homogenise bisexual experience through a Western lens; the aforementioned engagement with trans politics has been useful in achieving this heterogeneity. The experience of British bisexuals (predominantly white) is clearly differentiated from that of Columbians, whose...
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The Great Resignation: temporary blip or more enduring labour market trend?
Money & Business

The Great Resignation: temporary blip or more enduring labour market trend?

...thinking about leaving their jobs. 53% were also much more likely to put their health and well-being ahead of their occupation compared to before the pandemic took hold. [Photograph of a person responding to a survey screen, asking them "How was your day?"] Kuzior et al. (2022) gave a sobering explanation for this, citing the increased number of what David Graeber (2018)...
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Darwin on hunting with bolas
History & The Arts

Darwin on hunting with bolas

...think that the carrion vultures, man's constant attendants on these dreary plains, while seated on the little neighbouring cliffs seemed by their very patience to say, "Ah! when the Indians come we shall have a feast." In the morning we all sallied forth to hunt, and although we had not much success, there were some animated chases. Soon after starting the party...
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On the loss of a baby
Health, Sports & Psychology

On the loss of a baby

...think that stillbirth occurs as a result of some genetic or developmental problem. However, this occurs in fewer than one in ten stillborn babies. For as many as 6 in 10 stillborn babies, the cause of death is unknown. Not knowing the cause of death may mean that there are many questions that remain unanswered, and parents can feel despair at not being able to prevent a...
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Wangari Maathai: standing up for women and the environment
Nature & Environment

Wangari Maathai: standing up for women and the environment

...thinking, it also empowered communities by organising civic and environmental education opportunities. This eventually came at loggerheads with local political power’s role on issues of land grab and the destruction of urban parks. Her Nobel peace prize recognition summarises her contribution in this: “Maathai's mobilisation of African women was not limited in its...
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What do scientists really do? My experience interviewing researchers
Science, Maths & Technology

What do scientists really do? My experience interviewing researchers

...think it is a positive thing that all journeys are different as this allows people to develop distinct and valuable skills that are particular to their experiences. Challenges, as well as rewards, are inevitable in every career, however successes in a science career are even more satisfying as they have the potential to change the world. The scientists shared some of the...
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Derry Air: the new local history
Society, Politics & Law

Derry Air: the new local history

...thinking and emotions, not just the dry ‘facts’. And when we say ‘people’ we can, maybe must, include ourselves too. What nearer first-hand source do we have? Far from being seen as an essentially low-level, lazy, self-indulgent or even narcissistic method, as it might have been in the past, this approach has actually become quite fashionable within certain social...
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