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How to make a mountain: Investigating crustal melting in the Himalaya
Science, Maths & Technology

How to make a mountain: Investigating crustal melting in the Himalaya

...researching granites in Eastern Bhutan can give clues about the evolution of the Himalayan mountain belt. ...[Stacy Phillips at Tangmachu beach, eastern Bhutan.] Stacy at Tangmachu beach, eastern Bhutan. Mountain belts represent areas of the earth’s crust that have been distorted by geological processes, been buried at depth and then brought back up to the surface....
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What is Alzheimer's disease?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is Alzheimer's disease?

...research has explored the possible role of toxins such as aluminium and of genes. It is likely that the disease is caused by a number of factors rather than a single factor. Twice as many women as men are affected by the disease, which suggests a possible link with female hormones. It is believed by scientists that the female hormone oestrogen has a protective effect on...
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Dr Jean-Francois Soussana - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Dr Jean-Francois Soussana - Stories of Change

...research unit on grassland ecosystems and global change. Since 1998, Dr. Soussana is member of the Working Group II of IPCC on Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. He was Lead Author for the Third, Fourth and Fifth Assessment Reports in the field of agriculture, forests and ecosystems and shared the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2007. He has contributed to international...
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Building Science and Technology Diplomacy Skills through CARE–KNOW–DO
Education & Development

Building Science and Technology Diplomacy Skills through CARE–KNOW–DO

...research collaboration, and build bridges between nations—think of the global efforts to monitor climate change or coordinate vaccine development. Technology diplomacy, equally vital, focuses on how emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology are governed, accessed, and regulated across borders. It brings together not only governments but also...
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NHS Citizen
Society, Politics & Law

NHS Citizen

...was initiated by government, designers & developers, non-governmental organisation/charity and researchers and encourages people to participate through an online platform, a public assembly and special events. NHS Citizen is national in orientation and concerned with health, democracy, politics and representation and participation. It was launched in 2013 and is ongoing....
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How is the IPCC helping scientists talk about climate change?
Nature & Environment

How is the IPCC helping scientists talk about climate change?

...scientists take into consideration when talking about their work and research to a non-specialist audience. And although aimed at climate scientists, the advice holds good for any scientist looking to engage more widely. You can download the full handbook - and read more about the thinking behind it - at climateoutreach.org, the UK charity which created the materials....
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How might Brexit shape the Scottish economy?
Society, Politics & Law

How might Brexit shape the Scottish economy?

...researcher, Kirsty Hughes, writer and commentator, Catherine Stihler MEP and Alex Neil MSP explore how the 43% of goods and services exported to the EU might be affected post-Brexit. They talk trade deals, tariffs, and discuss how withdrawing from the EU's free movement of people laws may impact Scottish-based businesses. Understanding Brexit Copyright information: Image:...
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Question Bridge
Society, Politics & Law

Question Bridge

...by artists and cultural organisations and encourages people to participate through an online platform and special events. Question Bridge is local and national in orientation and concerned with anti-discrimination, equality and social justice, education, research, knowledge production and information access and media democratisation. It began in 1996 and is ongoing....
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