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Heritage in war
History & The Arts

Heritage in war

...account of the Korean War, T.R. Fehrenbach reflects on what was the state of military thinking until relatively recently: ‘An American commander, faced with taking the Louvre from a defending enemy, unquestionably would blow it apart or burn it down without hesitation if such would save the life of one of his men (T.R. Fehrenbach, This Kind of War, Kindle Edition, loc....
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Carers, COVID-19 and Physical Activity: The Research
Health, Sports & Psychology

Carers, COVID-19 and Physical Activity: The Research

...account possible lack of time and caring duties they experience. ​ Authors: Jitka Vseteckova, Nichola Kentzer, Jo Horne, Martin Penson, Martin Robb, Mary Larkin, Alex Berry, Melinda Spencer, Abigail Methley, Phil Taverner Study information leaflet See more OpenLearn articles about our study below Other related resources Carers UK (2019) State of Caring Report (A...
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Young people are not apathetic
Society, Politics & Law

Young people are not apathetic

...it is difficult to form solidarity and movements for change within the context of the economic situation as well as the workplace, protest movements such asthe Occupy movement demonstrate the willingness and want of young people alongside others to make positive social change and to call to account the “1%” for their exploitation of the many at the expense of the few....
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Do whales use their heads to attack boats?
Nature & Environment

Do whales use their heads to attack boats?

...account of male-male ramming behavior, observed in 1997 outside the Gulf of California. In this instance, a pilot and conservation researcher saw two mature males swim directly at each other and collide forehead-to-forehead, a few miles away from a group of about 50 females. Panagiotopoulou cautions that not observing a ramming event does not mean that it is unlikely to...
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Death is inevitable: But do you need to plan for it?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Death is inevitable: But do you need to plan for it?

...accounts after you die, and what happens to your possessions, including pets. Commonly end of life planning has been associated with those who know they could be dying soon (either due to illness or age). For many, it has also been thought of primarily in terms of making a will, outlining who inherits your belongings. Yet, there is a growing trend in the UK and other...
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Why is the iPhone X a thousand-dollar gamble?
Money & Business

Why is the iPhone X a thousand-dollar gamble?

...accounts for the majority of Apple’s revenues and profits. New markets The question that most immediately arises is whether Apple’s move will work in important emerging economies. It is certainly consistent with Apple’s image as an exclusive handset and as “the real thing”, despite the availability of much cheaper imitations. The dilemma for Apple when it comes...
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Porn licensing isn't the answer
Digital & Computing

Porn licensing isn't the answer

...accountability and visibility as a deterrent. This problem will evolve, politicians will continue to struggle to find the silver bullet, technology to keep children away will adapt, but so will the people that make pornography. We’ll never be able to rely on technology alone to solve this problem. Human beings will always try to break the rules, be it drinking in a bar...
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What is biomedicine?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is biomedicine?

...account is one which gives a physical or biological explanation for health, and offers physical/biological methods for ‘repairing’ bodies when they are not working correctly. Certain tests establish what is wrong. Then antibiotics or other medicines act as a cure, or surgery can repair or replace body parts. The biomedical model is an integral part of western cultures...
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