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What do we know about the seven Earth-like planets?
Science, Maths & Technology

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

...simple measures such as temperature and mass? There are indeed several factors that can give us a clue. So let’s take a look at what planetary processes we might expect to find there – and ultimately whether life could exist. The seven planets orbit an “ultracool dwarf” about 39 light years away. But don’t think this star is wearing shades. With a mass of only...
Swapping between languages: Bilingual people expressing emotions
Languages

Swapping between languages: Bilingual people expressing emotions

...code-switching’. Code-switching is the practice of going back and forth between two or more languages or dialects, and using them in the same sentence or conversation. This is something my bilingual friends and I do a lot amongst ourselves, and anyone who is bilingual will know what I mean. Mostly we couldn’t explain exactly why we switch languages: it’s like making...
I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 1
Nature & Environment

I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 1

...simple. Once he has established camp, and got his bearings, he discovers he has not bought the pristine virgin rainforest of his dreams, but instead 100 acres of secondary forest complete with a squatter, a cocaine field, and some dangerous neighbours. A sign recently painted on a rock on his river reads "Do not pass. Order to shoot!" alongside a crude picture of a gun....
Start writing plays
History & The Arts

Start writing plays

...simple ideas to narratives. Developing a play What are the best practices to apply when developing a dramatic idea? This discussion ranges from wider issues such as genre to more technical aspects of the art. The importance of character Crafting characters is an integral aspect of playwriting - the rhythm and patterns of their speech, their narrative development and even...
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Sounds harmonious
Science, Maths & Technology

Sounds harmonious

...and also uses a bodhrán (Irish frame drum) for an example. Octaves and scales This track explores the relationships between notes and scales on a keyboard through the use of three popular scales. Rhythmic patterns Alan Graham of The Open University explains how he used a simple mathematical diagram to play a musical rhythm of 3/2, and demonstrates the beat on the bongos....
The physical world: quantum
Science, Maths & Technology

The physical world: quantum

...simple explanation for one of the fundamental features of quantum theory. Einstein's objections to quantum theory The uncertain universe versus the deterministic universe. Bohr's ideas had great success, but in the 1930s, they challenged the accepted laws of nature. Einsteins' challenge to quantum theory The Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) Thought Experiment represents...
Does Brexit mean another Scottish Independence vote?
Society, Politics & Law

Does Brexit mean another Scottish Independence vote?

...simple to hold back a referendum until enough people tell you they’ll vote yes, but who can say if that’s likely? Many Scots don’t know what their choice will be in a referendum until they can make sense of recent events. So Brexit might be a game changer in a year or two, but it isn’t right now – according to the latest poll, even a so-called hard Brexit in...
Can design by committee work? Making a case for open source design
Science, Maths & Technology

Can design by committee work? Making a case for open source design

...code production and encyclopedia-writing fails to translate to graphic and interface design? The following is an investigation into the difficulties of extending the open-source collaboration model from coding to its next logical step: interface design. While we’ll dive deep into the practical difference between these two professional fields, the article might also...