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The navigation apps that help the visually impaired
Society, Politics & Law

The navigation apps that help the visually impaired

...research Smart city technologies have the potential to make everybody's lives better, but they might be particularly useful for people with disabilities. Research by Sophie Watson and I have looked at the technologies available for visually impaired people that aims to help them navigate city spaces. There need for these technologies evident. According to the RNIB, around...
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The real reason clowns scare us
Health, Sports & Psychology

The real reason clowns scare us

...research on “coulrophobia” – a fear of clowns. A recent study into the nature of creepiness found that clowning was the creepiest of occupations. The researchers suggested that this might be because clowns’ intentions towards us are ambiguous – and their behaviour can be threatening as well as comical. However in the context of the recent pranks there is little...
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Apollo 11’s ‘one small step’ sparked a new rush to reach the Moon
Science, Maths & Technology

Apollo 11’s ‘one small step’ sparked a new rush to reach the Moon

...researchers such as myself – who weren’t even born when the Apollo Moon landings took place – are still able to study Moon rocks and feel part of a shared historical ­adventure. New research will explore the possibility of building habitats on the Moon. The availability of water on the Moon will play a vital part in realising our bold ambition of living there in...
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Why has English taken over academia?
Languages

Why has English taken over academia?

...research. In Europe alone, the number of undergraduate and masters programmes fully taught in English grew from 2,389 in 2007 to 8,089 in 2014 – a 239% increase. In academic publishing, the use of English has a longer history, especially in the sciences. In 1880, only 36% of publications were in English. It had risen to 50% in 1940-50, 75% in 1980 and 91% in 1996, with...
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Introduction to Working with Young People
Education & Development

Introduction to Working with Young People

...Centre Young people explore their musical abilities with Steve, a musician with a talent for working with young people.. Making Music Together Recording a DJ set, designing a cd cover, and a guitar lesson. Behind the scenes the facilitators discuss the group's teamwork. Cooler than School Learning is fun at the Madcap Centre -and James now has lots to show for it....
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Managing my money for young adults: in partnership with the Harrison Foundation
Money & Business

Managing my money for young adults: in partnership with the Harrison Foundation

...Centre for Social Mobility. You make thousands of decisions every day, some are are trivial, and some are hard and could affect your future. Personal financial decisions (decisions related to your income, spending, savings or investing) are usually hard and could have a significant impact on your life. So what about young people? [A cartoon illustration of two young...
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Winchcombe Meteorite: Insights from the First Scientist on the Scene
Science, Maths & Technology

Winchcombe Meteorite: Insights from the First Scientist on the Scene

...centred around the picturesque town of Winchcombe. An appeal went out to members of the public to look out for possible fragments from the fireball. [Fireball trajectory of the Winchcombe meteorite] Fireball trajectory of the fireball. Dr Richard Greenwood, a postdoctoral research fellow at The Open University, who has worked on meteorite samples for his entire career...
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Growing plants, growing communities: Climate Camp, Veggie Gardens and Local Politics
Society, Politics & Law

Growing plants, growing communities: Climate Camp, Veggie Gardens and Local Politics

...centre. The re-claiming of St Anne's school grounds, however, depends on more than just ideas. Legitimate force: the state keeps 'order' At the meeting, there was a discussion about the possibility of eviction from the Climate Camp site. Various suggestions for non-violently 'defending the site' were made (barricades, tree houses, etc.). One Climate Camp member, however,...
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