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Do animals have sex for fun?
Nature & Environment

Do animals have sex for fun?

...circulating that humans are the only animal to experience sexual pleasure; that we approach sex in a way that is distinct from others. As with many questions about sex, this exposes some interesting facts about the way we discuss the subject. [Snails having sex] On one level, the question of whether humans and nonhumans experience sex in the same way is fairly simply...
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Why do we need free speech?
History & The Arts

Why do we need free speech?

...circulated that the presidential election had been stolen. Five lost their lives, while faith in democracy was deeply shaken. Even in the more peaceful world of universities, debates have also raged around the no-platforming and ‘cancelling’ of speakers on controversial issues. The current Education Secretary has tabled legislation to prevent ‘unacceptable silencing...
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Energy resources: solar energy
Nature & Environment

Energy resources: solar energy

...circulation of water vapour in the atmosphere because of evaporation from the ocean surface. The remainder falls on the land. Solar energy is redistributed through interlinked surface systems: the carbon cycle based on photosynthesis; atmospheric circulation and the water cycle; winds and ocean waves; and the ocean current system. Each of them is a potential source of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
Outdoor Therapy: The Benefits of Walking and Talking
Health, Sports & Psychology

Outdoor Therapy: The Benefits of Walking and Talking

...circulates regularly it also speeds up our basic metabolic rate. This means that all organs will be working at a more optimal level compared to when we are sedentary. Walking, as other types of exercising, prompts us to breathe regularly which means that we are increasing the overall blood oxygen levels, that supports our brain and other organs to perform at an optimal...
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Article 15 mins
Influenza: A case study
Science, Maths & Technology

Influenza: A case study

...circulating in the human population. Box 1 Families, groups and strains of virus Viruses were originally classified into different groups according to similarities in their structure, mode of replication and disease symptoms. For example, the Orthomyxoviruses include viruses that cause different types of influenza, while Paramyxoviruses include the viruses that cause...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Election days: 1779 - Save Britain from crisis!
History & The Arts

Election days: 1779 - Save Britain from crisis!

...circulated a flier imploring those who could vote to save Britain from what appeared to be terminal decline...[Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776] As Americans shape their own destiny; can Britain survive such a blow? To the independent Gentlemen, Clergy, and Freeholders of Hampshire Inertia et mollita animi alius expectantes cucnctarnini: My virtuous...
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Simplistic models for understanding Coronavirus: Helpful or harmful?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Simplistic models for understanding Coronavirus: Helpful or harmful?

...circulating the internet. However, there are also well-intentioned attempts to share sense-making about Covid-19. This video on YouTube is one example. This video is by 'Footman 447', whose intention appears to have been ”to explain the UK government response to COVID19”. The post went viral with over 2 million views at the time of writing. He states the UK...
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Article 15 mins
Why are people superstitious?
History & The Arts

Why are people superstitious?

...circulated about mobile phone 5G coverage. At least 70 arson attacks were recorded against phone masts. While bizarre and outlandish, such beliefs and practises relate to a fundamentally human need to feel a sense of control over events. [Superstitions with wishes of love messages] Messages of love in the form of superstitions. To understand why people are superstitious...
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Article 10 mins