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More than carbon sinks: Other ways forests can fight climate change
Nature & Environment

More than carbon sinks: Other ways forests can fight climate change

...work. “Scientists were working on the macro-system or global model at first because of the ‘symptoms’ that they saw—global warming, more violent storms, changing seasons. The answer to why these phenomena, was boiled down to excessive carbon in the atmosphere, which can be minimised by carbon absorption by plants,” Cruz tells SciDev.Net. “The cooling effect of...
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Concussion, identity loss, depression: boxing’s toughest opponent isn’t in the ring, it’s mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Concussion, identity loss, depression: boxing’s toughest opponent isn’t in the ring, it’s mental health

...working-class hardship to fame, fortune and respect. Hatton, like Tyson Fury and Frank Bruno, rose from humble beginnings to become a world champion and national hero. But the climb from gritty local gyms to Las Vegas spotlights can be steep – and the fall steeper still. The gulf between where fighters start and where they end up can create a deep sense of dislocation....
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The real reason clowns scare us
Health, Sports & Psychology

The real reason clowns scare us

...work on the suppression of emotional expressions and how they can give cues to when people are lying. His work suggested that the types of expressions where different parts of the face were telling contradictory stories gave us the impression that the person had something to hide, and therefore was not to be trusted. [A woman's face is looking directly at the camera with...
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Turning the pain of racial discrimination into protection for others
Education & Development

Turning the pain of racial discrimination into protection for others

...work at solving ways it can manifest. There are extra resources imbedded throughout this article which aim to be informative. Now you will hear from Ruby, Lenny and Kate Williams. Ruby I am 21 and at university, but when I was 16, I wasn’t sure how to get my life back on track as my mental health, confidence and world view had shifted significantly. I remember feeling...
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Studying design at The Open University: a rewarding journey
Science, Maths & Technology

Studying design at The Open University: a rewarding journey

...work, and inspire others. Many students keep notes of observations, ideas, and sketches to tackle everyday problems. Could this be you? Learning by doing Design education at the OU, like most design schools worldwide, is hands-on and project-based. Students have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of projects, solidifying the notion that design isn’t just theory....
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Design forensic psychology: parenting education and support
Science, Maths & Technology

Design forensic psychology: parenting education and support

...work to date calls for more targeted, co-designed services to support mothers in the criminal justice system and improve outcomes for their children. The studies This research is mixed methods and includes the following studies: Study 1 Scoping Review (2022-2023) Study 2 Focus Groups (2025) Study 3 Interviews (current 2026) Study 4 Survey (2027) Study 5 Systematic Review...
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Camille Parmesan - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Camille Parmesan - Stories of Change

...work on butterflies to synthetic analyses of global impacts on a broad range of species across terrestrial and marine biomes. She works actively with governmental agencies and NGOs to help develop conservation assessment and planning tools aimed at preserving biodiversity in the face of climate change. Parmesan has received numerous scientific awards, including being...
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Does cancer treatment increase the risk of severe COVID-19 and why?
Science, Maths & Technology

Does cancer treatment increase the risk of severe COVID-19 and why?

...work by slowing the growth of rapidly dividing cancer cells. Chemotherapy is used to treat cancer (both cure or prevent recurrence) and ease cancer symptoms (used to shrink tumours that might be causing pain). However, some forms of chemotherapy can damage other healthy tissues that also divide rapidly. For example, it can kill the white blood cells that are an essential...
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