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Charlie Sheen, Rock Hudson and the changing face of HIV stigma
Health, Sports & Psychology

Charlie Sheen, Rock Hudson and the changing face of HIV stigma

...systems is to formulate effective responses on all three fronts; and to measure effectiveness, we need metrics. Demonstrating the efficacy of biomedical interventions is relatively straightforward. Likewise, we can measure the effectiveness of interpersonal interventions to improve knowledge and change behaviours. But intervening on the social/political level is more...
What do we know about the seven Earth-like planets?
Science, Maths & Technology

What do we know about the seven Earth-like planets?

...think this star is wearing shades. With a mass of only 8% of the sun’s and shining less than 0.1% as brightly, it is at the small, faint end of the “red dwarf” star type, barely able to power itself by nuclear fusion. Proxima, the nearest star beyond the solar system (4.24 light years away), where recently a single planet was discovered, has 12% of the sun’s mass...
How do you become French President?
Society, Politics & Law

How do you become French President?

...system and is a unitary state. The President is directed elected by the French people, but has then to appoint a Prime Minister who can command the support of a majority of the French legislature. French national elections are conducted in two stages under a majoritarian electoral system known as the double ballot. Each of these ballots is called a round and there are two...
The hidden world of everyday coding
Digital & Computing

The hidden world of everyday coding

...system. It checks the flow of cars and schedules a safe pause and then tells the lights when to change. It’s clever programming that keep drivers and pedestrians moving smoothly and safely, so next time you cross the road, remember that coding is literally helping you get to the other side! [Photo of the Wait button at a traffic light crossing in London] [A woman at a...
Banks as utilities and the future of payments
Money & Business

Banks as utilities and the future of payments

...think about all the different possible ways that our clients can connect to the digital platform. The key strength of Ecobank is that we have these relationships in 33 countries with the regulators. That means we’re able to construct systems like rapid transfer, which is a means of making instant transfers from one Ecobank account to another one in a different country....
Supporting children's development
Education & Development

Supporting children's development

...think about how convincing their arguments sound, and reflect on your own views on reward systems. Mann, S. (2013) ‘Why “100% attendance awards” at school don’t work’, Huffington Post, 10 June [online]. Available at http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/ sandi-mann/ why-100-attendance-awards_b_3414693.html (accessed 17 December 2015). Paton, G. (2009) ‘Classroom...
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What does Brexit mean for imports and exports?
Money & Business

What does Brexit mean for imports and exports?

...systems at ports and elsewhere in the private sector are up to the job is anyone’s guess, especially since applicable laws, rules and procedures still need to be agreed. Additional red tape from other non-customs border agencies, such as for quarantine and health-related controls, remain unclear, too. An extended period of uncertainty about rules and procedures, as well...
What is aquaponics - and how can fish poo help feed the world?
Nature & Environment

What is aquaponics - and how can fish poo help feed the world?

...systems), and the system is even more water efficient than hydroponics, producing two products using the same water. Fish food is the only major input required, and it’s easier to use bio-controls against pests compared to soil-based agriculture. Fun at the farm BBC presenter Kate Humble now runs the Humble by Nature teaching farm on a hill above the Wye valley in...