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Society, Politics & Law
The politics of food introduction
The apple has become a contested political symbol of rural Britain versus the need to keep up with mass markets, and as the policing of pleasure increases, in an attempt to deal with social problems such as binge drinking, the new politics of food has a far reaching impact.
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Society, Politics & Law
Even Brexit backers can’t make the sums work for UK to quit EU
Nauro Campos argues that even Brexit backers fail to make a clear financial case for the UK leaving the EU.
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Society, Politics & Law
What actually happens if Britain leaves the EU?
What will be the impact on trade, business and organisations now that Britain has voted to leave the European Union? Writing before the vote, Christopher Grey suggested what the next steps might be.
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Society, Politics & Law
The UK deal with the EU explained: what it says and what it means
Steve Peers investigates the four issues David Cameron wanted to renegotiate with the EU: free movement for EU citizens; UK sovereignty; competitiveness of the EU; and relations between eurozone and non-eurozone countries.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Is a technological solution always the best? The politics of toilets
The Nano Membrane Toilet is great news - but are we producing over-engineered solution?
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Society, Politics & Law
The 2016 US Presidential Election: A collection
A collection of academic insights into the themes and events of the 2016 elections for President of the United States
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Society, Politics & Law
Why is the time right for Donald Trump's style of charismatic leadership?
For some observers, Donald Trump's success in the Republican Primaries is a puzzle. Is it down to his charisma and the times?
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Education & Development
When do children develop a sense of gender?
Young children are flexible about their ideas of gender - but, for most, that flexibility soon vanishes. When do ideas about gender become fixed in children's minds?
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Science, Maths & Technology
Design for urban living: how we live and how we might live
In the UK there is a rush to build more homes. Is there a different way of making the houses we want to live in, that suits the ways we live in cities now?
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Society, Politics & Law
Social mobility isn’t just about 18-year-olds: adults need life chances too
With part-time and disabled students being the most vulnerable in the sector, the government needs to safeguard rather than cut the funding.
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Nature & Environment
Do Something Great
As part of the BBC's Do Something Great season, we've compiled a range of resources to help you give back in the community and explore volunteering.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What do sports authorities have to do to take account of transgender competitors?
Transgender people are now able to compete at the Olympics - but there are some who worry this might create opportunities for cheating. Katharina Lindner explores the questions.