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How to support neurodivergent mothers during pregnancy and birth
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to support neurodivergent mothers during pregnancy and birth

...work. Looking at care through the mother’s eyes can be of great value. Here are some strategies that midwives, practitioners, and others in the mother’s network may offer support along the pregnancy journey: Communication: Hearing the mother’s voice and wishes is key. Neurodiversity is a spectrum, and each mother’s needs will vary. Where possible, any information...
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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!...
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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....
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Plasma arc spraying
Science, Maths & Technology

Plasma arc spraying

...work, torch and/or parts are controlled and handled automatically or semi-automatically. The most common system is a “lathe” where the torch replaces the tool post. Automatic part handling and computer control of the torch can be used to improve the production rate and quality of the coating. Both processes are usually done in air, although the non-transferred arc...
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How technology can challenge our understanding of Frankenstein
History & The Arts

How technology can challenge our understanding of Frankenstein

...works from our cultural past, Frankenstein is available in several digital formats and from free literature collections such as Project Gutenberg. This gives us the opportunity to examine new ways of reading with the help of specialised text analysis software. Computers excel at tasks that humans find challenging, such as identifying and counting repeating patterns....
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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

...and McPherson, E. (2025) ‘Black student experience on an introductory STEM module: Closing the awarding gap by listening to our Black students’. In: The 13th eSTEeM Annual Conference Proceedings: Sharing Best Practice - Implementing What Works (edited by Pawley, S. and Chang, D.), 10-11 April 2024, The Open University, UK. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.ro.00102266...
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Targeted genome editing: Introducing the CRISPR/Cas9 system
Science, Maths & Technology

Targeted genome editing: Introducing the CRISPR/Cas9 system

...for as little as £10. CRISPR/Cas9 reduces weeks of work into a matter of days. It is this combination of cost, time and efficiency that have made CRISPR/Cas9 a revolutionary technology. CRISPR/Cas9 is now being introduced as a standard technique in laboratories around the world and its future impact on biology and medicine is beyond estimation. More on genome editing...
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5 benefits of giving up alcohol
Health, Sports & Psychology

5 benefits of giving up alcohol

...working organ is so vital, aiding over 500 of your body's processes. To name just a few, it regulates blood clotting, removes bacteria and contaminants, fights infection and maintains your hormones, minerals and vitamins. There are many short- and long-term effects on your body when you drink alcohol. To gain a deeper understanding on how alcohol affects the human body,...
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