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Literature and the Environment
Nature & Environment

Literature and the Environment

...working in the domain of ecocriticism investigate how the environment is represented in literature. As ecological concerns have grown, there has been an increasing need to reconsider the ethics of how humans interact with the world and what we might do to avoid climate breakdown. Stories can help to do that. Whether it’s the reflections on animal rights in Olga...
Is norovirus an economic threat?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Is norovirus an economic threat?

...working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), North America and South America account for over $22 billion each year. Europe nearly $8 billion. Africa over $3.8 billion. South and East Asia over $6.7 billion. And the Western Pacific region close to $9 billion. The study authors were Sarah M. Bartsch, MPH, Benjamin A. Lopman, PhD, Sachiko Ozawa, MHS,...
Becoming a University of Sanctuary
Society, Politics & Law

Becoming a University of Sanctuary

...working in improving a culture of sanctuary in higher education generally. Why people have to leave their homes Forced migrants are those who are coerced into moving because of threats to their life, human rights, or livelihood. They may include people who are fleeing conflict, those who are at risk of persecution in their home countries, or people displaced through...
Heaven: What might it be like?
History & The Arts

Heaven: What might it be like?

...work and corresponded directly with Tolstoy on the principles of non-violent resistance as a means for transforming India into an independent nation (Murthy 1987). Searching for heaven within an individual has also served to inspire many Europeans to seek for meaning outside of the structures of institutional Christianity, stimulating spiritual exploration with a focus on...
Christmas at war: 1915 - A wish deferred
History & The Arts

Christmas at war: 1915 - A wish deferred

...works. The Stock Exchange, however, though it may have been more severely hit by the war than most other representative bodies, is but a microcosm or epitome of the country at large, which has endured heavy taxation, diminished incomes and sometimes perhaps unnecessary encroachments on its comfort and convenience with such unflinching courage and such enduring patience....
Why are black and white cats black and white? And why are there piebald horses?
Science, Maths & Technology

Why are black and white cats black and white? And why are there piebald horses?

...working to unlock the mystery of how these animals get their distinctive patterns. We have discovered that the way these striking pigment patterns form is far more random than originally thought. Our findings have implications for the study of a wide range of serious embryonic disorders in humans, including diseases affecting hearing, vision, digestion and the heart....
How to celebrate Halloween with young children
Education & Development

How to celebrate Halloween with young children

...about how costumes are made and how special effects work. This Halloween, ask yourself: are these ideas sensitive, inclusive and age-appropriate? By focusing on kindness, fun and respect for every child’s comfort level, you can create a truly positive and sensitive Halloween experience that will create special memories and traditions for years to come. Happy Halloween!...
Manual metal arc welding (MMA)
Science, Maths & Technology

Manual metal arc welding (MMA)

...welds in structural work (T-joints). [Images to demonstrate 'Manual metal arc welding (MMA)' - see article ] [Images to demonstrate 'Manual metal arc welding (MMA)' - see article ] [Images to demonstrate 'Manual metal arc welding (MMA)' - see article ] See Also: Gas shielded arc welding (TIG/MIG/MAG), Plasma arc welding, Electron beam welding and Laser beam welding....