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The healing power of nature writing
Health, Sports & Psychology

The healing power of nature writing

...trees, but also through the realisation that we are nature, not separate from it. This idea is central to a growing body of research, particularly in the fields of nature writing and ecotherapy (Brazier, 2017; Jordan and Hinds, 2016). Yet we can find ourselves disconnected from the natural world and this can have a negative impact on our wellbeing. Writing can nurture a...
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Do Christmas lights interfere with your wifi signal?
Science, Maths & Technology

Do Christmas lights interfere with your wifi signal?

...tree fairy lights could affect the quality of your wi-fi connection. Before the terrible jokes start and we all declare that this is a fit of “Bah Humbug!” from the telephone regulator, the warning is correct – your fairy lights could indeed be a wi-fi downer. But then so could many other devices. Ultimately, it is a matter of how much of a problem they actually...
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20 things you might not know about Belfast
History & The Arts

20 things you might not know about Belfast

...tree-kangaroos in the United Kingdom and Ireland The zoo is only one of 22 worldwide to host Goodfellow's tree-kangaroos. These charming creatures are native to New Guinea's rainforests. They don't do well on the ground, and prefer trees. Good job they're in Belfast, because... 8. There are 5000 acres of park in Belfast That's over 40 parks! There are Botanic Gardens and...
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Does handing a company on to the children work?
Money & Business

Does handing a company on to the children work?

...family firms have worse management practices, says Daniela Scur...[Alexander Robertson and Sons] Alexander Robertson & Sons, founder and next generation of Clydeside ship-builders, photographed in the 1920s Family firms are the most prevalent type of firm in the world. This is especially true in emerging economies, where they account for over half of medium-sized firms in...
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12 famous Confucius quotes on education and learning
Education & Development

12 famous Confucius quotes on education and learning

...family." 9: [When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.] "When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self." 10: [An image of four highlighter pens laid down on paper with markings of each colour on the paper and a quote showing...
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Sharenting: What is it and are you doing it?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sharenting: What is it and are you doing it?

...family photo uploads on social media as irritating and annoying. So much so that the term sharenting earned a place in the Collins online dictionary in 2016, defined as “the habitual use of social media to share news, images, etc. of one’s children” (reference). One of the key issues with sharenting is it can be seen as a means of showing off online which has been...
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Introduction to ecosystems
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to ecosystems

...trees in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. This family consists of a very large number of species, many of which have very important value as commercial timber trees. NARRATOR Behind every great dipterocarp lies a team of tiny fungi. PROFESSOR IAN ALEXANDER Underneath this big dipterocarp. Oh, yeah. Look at those. Oh yeah. The mycorrhizas are very active in competing for water...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Deregistering from school: understanding experiences and rebuilding trust
Education & Development

Deregistering from school: understanding experiences and rebuilding trust

...families whose children had previously been enrolled in schools...Why is this increasing, and what should be done? The number of children and young people deregistering from UK schools to begin home education has risen significantly in recent years. As Anna Chinazzi suggests, schools can learn from home educators, as education departments across the world develop more...
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