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Why cancer cells go to sleep: the mystery of cancer dormancy
Science, Maths & Technology

Why cancer cells go to sleep: the mystery of cancer dormancy

...out. Surgery is often effective but, for some unfortunate patients, their cancer will return. At this point, it is often treated with hormone therapy and chemotherapy. But even these treatments don’t always spell the end of the disease. For some patients, cancer will recur after a period of dormancy. During the periods of dormancy, which could last several years, the...
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Should animals have legal standing?
Society, Politics & Law

Should animals have legal standing?

...natural environment as possessing particular legal rights and protections. Giving animals legal standing may well be an important step in this process. [a photograph of two elephants walking into the distance] Find out more The Nonhuman Rights Project An article I wrote on Geronimo the alpaca [Screenshot of animation for COP26] Click on the banner to explore the COP26 hub...
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Infographic: 12 things to know about Einstein's Theory of Relativity
Science, Maths & Technology

Infographic: 12 things to know about Einstein's Theory of Relativity

...out the source of gravity. Philosopher David Hume’s 1738 ‘A Treatise of Human Nature’ was a big influence on Einstein’s thinking about space and time. Hume was an empiricist and skeptic, believing that scientific concepts must be based on experience and evidence, not reason alone. He also held that time did not exist separately from the movement of objects. ‘It...
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Why Michelle Obama's farewell is a masterclass in speech making
Society, Politics & Law

Why Michelle Obama's farewell is a masterclass in speech making

...out a prominent place in the classrooms of the future. She has entered the ranks of men who usually monopolise PowerPoint slides and brushed them aside. Right now, her speech might not be getting the full attention that it deserves, but in time, it will surely get its due as a pivotal and prophetic address. In the final act of her national performance, Obama has given us...
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A National Health Service or an International Health Service?: South Asian geriatricians
Society, Politics & Law

A National Health Service or an International Health Service?: South Asian geriatricians

...out more about The Open University's Open Degree. On 5 July every year the UK celebrates the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948, arguably one of the greatest British achievements of the post-war years. The NHS was particularly lauded during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic with weekly clapping for those who worked there. The National Health...
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Struggling in silence: Why we need to talk about autistic people’s experiences of menstruation
Health, Sports & Psychology

Struggling in silence: Why we need to talk about autistic people’s experiences of menstruation

...out complex tasks, remember information, retain our focus and plan, prioritise and organise. Those skills are particularly important when it comes to responding to the needs of your body during menstruation, and autistic people often experience difficulties with different areas of executive functioning. But what are the executive functioning demands of periods? Keeping...
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Privacy in the Digital Age: Is it ‘An Englishman’s home is his castle’ or ‘I’ve got nothing to hide’?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Privacy in the Digital Age: Is it ‘An Englishman’s home is his castle’ or ‘I’ve got nothing to hide’?

...out with the consent of the individuals concerned – but there have been debates about the validity and extent of this consent. When we search our medical symptoms, 'like' a photo or tweet, look up flights or view a video, we add to a massive pool of Big Data over which we, as individuals, can command little if any control. [A phone and a pencil on a desk] In 2013,...
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Building belonging and mattering to achieve equity for Black STEM students
Education & Development

Building belonging and mattering to achieve equity for Black STEM students

...out access; it is about outcomes. For Black students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Science (STEM) at The Open University, persistent gaps in retention and progression reveal that structural barriers to more equitable outcomes remain. Closing these gaps requires more than academic support. It demands a cultural shift that develops a sense of belonging and...
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