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Enceladus: A habitable ice world?
Science, Maths & Technology

Enceladus: A habitable ice world?

...managed to develop on Earth. The variety of life found on Earth has always staggered me; acid-eating microbes, parasitic fungi which infects ants’ brains, and glow-in-the-dark deep sea worms seem alien even on our own planet. If terrestrial life is so variable and bizarre, what would life beyond the Earth look like? Since the discovery of large, geyser-like plumes at...
Climate change: the kale smoothie of TV
Society, Politics & Law

Climate change: the kale smoothie of TV

...manage to keep the audience tuned in. A recent body of ‘living off grid’ shows including Channel 4’s Eden can prompt questions about consumption and lifestyle. Sky has offered a package of popular rainforest shows that have clearly referenced the topic. The right onscreen talent can make a big difference. Hence Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s Fish Fight (Channel 4)...
Blood, bruises and belief: how England’s women’s rugby team embody physical and mental endurance
Health, Sports & Psychology

Blood, bruises and belief: how England’s women’s rugby team embody physical and mental endurance

...Managing concussions and torn ligaments, coping with the psychological toll of repeated setbacks; just staying in the game takes an immense toll and can lead to player burnout without strong support. Ellie Kildunne, ruled out of the quarter-final with head-injury symptoms, has spoken openly about the mental strength needed to survive the toughest moments, calling the...
So you've written your novel, what now?
History & The Arts

So you've written your novel, what now?

...managed to do that, then you've achieved a lot already. Well done! So what's next? If you want to see your book on library and bookstore shelves, your best bet is to get a literary agent to represent your work. Many publishing houses don't accept what they call 'unsolicited submissions' – manuscripts that haven't arrived via a literary agent. Below, one of those...
Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care: making sense of a national framework for local action
Health, Sports & Psychology

Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care: making sense of a national framework for local action

...management and working with others. This step of interpretation helps people make sense of the guidelines for themselves in their role and organisation, moving from ‘what does it mean’ to ‘what does it mean for me’. Lastly, we looked at how people have implemented the Ambitions. By implementation we mean that they are taking steps to change what they do to align...
How can your accent put your life at risk?
Languages

How can your accent put your life at risk?

...manage to return faulty products within the warranty period because shop assistants pretended not to understand them. Mundane interactions such as these have broad social consequences. Far from interacting on a level playing field, NESB speakers have unequal opportunities to access employment, education, health care or community participation. While we have become...
Melanoma: an emerging concern
Health, Sports & Psychology

Melanoma: an emerging concern

...emerging concern among all individuals, with increasing incidence rates and significant morbidity and mortality. Early detection, prompt treatment, and preventive measures are critical in managing melanoma. Continued research and public health efforts are needed to address the unique challenges posed by melanoma and to reduce the burden of this potentially deadly disease....
Ageing, health inequalities and an integrated approach
Health, Sports & Psychology

Ageing, health inequalities and an integrated approach

...management and delay the ageing processes for as long as possible. In another article we explored how inequalities can affect an older person’s ability to engage with the 5 Pillars of Ageing, and how health professionals can support them through more person-centred care. This article looks at the impact of older people’s health inequalities on families, communities...