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As Cassini reaches the end, we should prepare the next mission
Science, Maths & Technology

As Cassini reaches the end, we should prepare the next mission

...out. [Peering Through Titan's Haze] Titan Cassini’s exploration of Titan was always one of the main goals of the mission, with a few larger moons also scheduled for observation. But early in the mission, it became clear that Enceladus should be a prime target too. Anomalies in data observed as the spacecraft flew past Enceladus were subsequently verified as resulting...
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Trump - an appeal for enlightenment
Society, Politics & Law

Trump - an appeal for enlightenment

...out in sufficient numbers or have voted for other candidates. The next four or eight years will be a markedly different stage of world history as a result. As far as the first few weeks of Trump’s presidency are concerned, they suggest that the level of untrustworthiness in the political establishment is going to reach a new level, when there seems to be a lack of...
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Can quotas make gender equality happen in politics? Lessons from business
Society, Politics & Law

Can quotas make gender equality happen in politics? Lessons from business

...out of the current cohort’s 329. Only enforced quotas achieve the kind of rapid numerical change we need in the 21st century. Changing culture But still, all the organisational research tells us very clearly that deep-rooted patterns of “how things are done around here” are key to whether a workplace is hostile or welcoming to people who don’t fit the white male...
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Netball Super League 2025: the Nottingham Forest rise to success!
Health, Sports & Psychology

Netball Super League 2025: the Nottingham Forest rise to success!

...the country and broadcast on Sky Sports and YouTube, giving fans plenty of opportunities to follow the action. The Grand Final will be played at the O2 Arena. Indeed, fans can expect high-intensity matches, fierce rivalries, and a growing spotlight on the sport, making this one of the most exciting NSL seasons yet. Check out the Netball Super League fixtures and results....
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The vulnerability of refugees and asylum seekers to modern slavery
Society, Politics & Law

The vulnerability of refugees and asylum seekers to modern slavery

...out of necessity to escape conflicts or in response to climate change. According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), by the end of 2022, 108.4 million people were forcibly displaced as refugees, asylum seekers or internally displaced people (IDPs). Not only does it mean that 1 in every 74 people worldwide was forced to flee, but it also shows a steady increase year on year...
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The five billion dollar franchise: How much will Disney make from Star Wars merchandise
Money & Business

The five billion dollar franchise: How much will Disney make from Star Wars merchandise

...out, the worldwide proliferation of Disney merchandise is perhaps the key feature of its vast empire. Throughout its history it has licensed its characters to manufacturers in exchange for initial fees and sales percentages thereafter. In her book Understanding Disney, Wasko relates that almost as soon as Mickey Mouse made his debut in Steamboat Willie, Mickey’s image...
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What part did citizen science play in hurricane disaster relief?
Science, Maths & Technology

What part did citizen science play in hurricane disaster relief?

...out to their existing network of past and present volunteers. A call to action was also distributed by Rescue Global together with the University of Oxford, who were able to rally a large and diverse audience through their social media channels. The initial campaign was so successful that the first set of data was classified in just two hours. The volunteers analyse a...
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What can emoji teach us about human civilization?
Languages

What can emoji teach us about human civilization?

...out about child abuse.[3] In education contexts, their visual appeal and intuitiveness as a communication system has made them especially useful with learning for younger, or more vulnerable, children.[4] For adults also they can serve an educational purpose. The fact that they’ve evolved from similar basic practices as all other forms of writing means that examining...
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