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Why are black and white cats black and white? And why are there piebald horses?
Science, Maths & Technology

Why are black and white cats black and white? And why are there piebald horses?

...family of embryonic cells called neural crest cells. By understanding piebaldism better, we can improve our understanding of these related and more serious diseases. Animals acquire piebald pigmentation patterns on their skin when they are still developing embryos. Piebaldism arises when the precursors of pigment-producing cells spread incorrectly through the embryo. In...
How to support neurodivergent mothers during pregnancy and birth
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to support neurodivergent mothers during pregnancy and birth

...family or friends network can help advocate for her wellbeing. Friends can support the mother in developing a birth plan that accommodates their needs and preferences. The ‘SPELL framework’ (Structure, Positivity, Empathy, Low arousal, Links) from the National Autistic Society (2025), although created to support all autistic children and adults, is a very useful tool...
Jediism: Will the Real Religion Please Stand Up
History & The Arts

Jediism: Will the Real Religion Please Stand Up

...family blood lines. On the other hand, the monastic and warrior Jedi seem to derive from a romantic and Zen-inflected idea of the Japanese Samurai mixed with the idea of the medieval Paladin who wanders the Earth dispensing holy justice. George Lucas, the writer and director behind the original Star Wars films, was influenced by the work of Joseph Campbell and...
What is leading to a decline in trust in charities?
Money & Business

What is leading to a decline in trust in charities?

...families challenge wills that have left them out an inheritance in favour of a charitable cause or other legal challenges over estates. However, this does not mean that trustees always behave and safeguards are only effective if trustees are held to account when they breach them. But the information gap can mean that donors with an incentive to seek redress against...
Stoke-on-Trent, where they’re loving angels instead...
History & The Arts

Stoke-on-Trent, where they’re loving angels instead...

...families sought mediums to obtain some sort of closure, in the form of a message from spirit. This might be to reassure remaining loved ones that they were safe and happy – even reunited with others in spirit – and sometimes to share an important piece of information previously unknown to those left behind. Sir Oliver Lodge, also born in Stoke-on-Trent, had several...
Creu cysylltiadau mewn sgyrsiau diwedd oes: awgrymiadau hanfodol i weithwyr proffesiynol
Health, Sports & Psychology

Creu cysylltiadau mewn sgyrsiau diwedd oes: awgrymiadau hanfodol i weithwyr proffesiynol

...wybodaeth y dymunant ei chael mewn sgyrsiau diwedd oes, a thrwy ymateb yn sensitif ac yn hyblyg i’r dewisiadau hynny. Cyfeiriadau Westendorp J, Geerse OP, van der Lee ML, et al. Harmful communication behaviors in cancer care: a systematic review of patients and family caregivers perspectives. Psychooncology. 2023; 32(12): 1827-1838.
5 benefits of giving up alcohol
Health, Sports & Psychology

5 benefits of giving up alcohol

...family start to comment that you look better, whether it's due to any weight loss or brighter, clearer skin. And if you're a chocolate lover, then you may be interested in finding out about the science of chocolate or to find out how hydration affects ageing by watching our short video by Dr Jitka Vseteckova. [Banner of a clock on a purple background. The word 'Time' is...
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