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How yoga conquered Britain: the feminist legacy of Yogini Sunita and Kailash Puri
Health, Sports & Psychology

How yoga conquered Britain: the feminist legacy of Yogini Sunita and Kailash Puri

...physically and mentally. Teaching yoga also gave women viable work that could fit around family commitments. Teaching yoga allowed them to earn more in shorter periods of time compared to other employment accessible to women at that time, such as secretarial work. Yogini Sunita and Kailash Puri were more than simply yoga teachers – their lives exemplify how yoga...
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Parenting as a South Asian parent in the UK
Education & Development

Parenting as a South Asian parent in the UK

...and encouraging attitude has been mine and my wife’s approach. I hope our sons have experienced it so. My eldest son did two masters in astrophysics from Royal Holloway and Toronto University and a PhD in theoretical physics from the University of Oxford. My younger son has just completed the second year of his honours degree in economics at Manchester University....
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A focus on misogynoir – the anti-Black forms of misogyny that Black women experience
Education & Development

A focus on misogynoir – the anti-Black forms of misogyny that Black women experience

...physical safety was jeopardised at least once. In addition, though the vast majority of online social networking sites prohibit hate speech, it is incredibly difficult to monitor all of their content due to the enormous scale of their networks and web applications. Even while these social media platforms have extensively been banning and monitoring hate speech, research...
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Does the universe have a heartbeat? The science of cosmic connection
Science, Maths & Technology

Does the universe have a heartbeat? The science of cosmic connection

...physical laws. Gravity sculpts clouds into familiar shapes, quantum mechanics creates colourful light, and the conservation of energy keeps stars spinning at a precise rhythm. Here is the science behind three cosmic phenomena that just happen to look, and sound, like the symbols of love. 1. Why does the universe glow red? [The Heart Nebula]The Heart Nebula. If you look at...
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Planetary Protection of Icy Worlds
Science, Maths & Technology

Planetary Protection of Icy Worlds

...physical and chemical conditions that result in the presence of water and energy that might support life. If life was found there it might even indicate a second genesis of life in addition to life on Earth. However, there is only so much that a single space mission can accomplish, especially since Europa Clipper and JUICE are orbiters. So, it is likely that these moons...
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The healing power of nature writing
Health, Sports & Psychology

The healing power of nature writing

...physical surroundings. Writing can also take place at different times, considering changing weather patterns and the seasons, enabling us to see new things and change in ourselves. [A squirrel examines a pine cone sitting on the ground surrounded by leaves] Nature writing activities might begin with a short grounding meditation. This can involve focusing on the present...
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Take away Science
History & The Arts

Take away Science

...physics and astronomy episode we chat to Dr Tara Shears just before the LHC was switched on in September 2008; catch up with two space scientists to find out about their heroes of science; and eavesdrop on a fascinating conversation between Dr Dave Rothery and Dr Mahesh Anand about the moon. The interviews are recorded by OU staff and the programme is hosted by Dr Mike...
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Rio 2016: A Caster Semenya reading list
Health, Sports & Psychology

Rio 2016: A Caster Semenya reading list

...physical advantage is missing the point anyway: Elite sport is built on the back of inequality. We love the myth of a level playing field, but it doesn’t exist. Of the 207 nations competing in Rio, 75 have never won a medal. Wealthy, powerful countries dominate the Olympic Games, while conflicted, war-torn, impoverished countries simply lack the resources to promote...
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