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Your genetics influence how resilient you are to cold temperatures – new research
People with this gene variant shivered less and had a higher core body temperature when exposed to cold water. Dudarev Mikhail/ Shutterstock Some people just aren’t bothered by the cold, no matter how low the temperature dips. And the reason for this may be in a person’s genes. Our newContinue Reading
Sixth goal for USWNT scored by Christen Press off corner kick
Christen Press scores the sixth goal for the USWNT vs. Argentina off of a corner kick in the 88th minute, the only goal the United States scored off a corner kick in the She Believes Cup.Continue Reading
Artemis: how ever changing US space policy may push back the next Moon landing
Illustration of the lunar gateway. Nasa Harrison Schmitt and Eugene Cernan blasted off from the Taurus-Littrow valley on the Moon in their lunar module Challenger on December 14 1972. Five days later, they splashed down safely in the Pacific, closing the Apollo 17 mission and becoming the last humans toContinue Reading
Conspiracy theories start to take hold at age 14, study suggests
Shutterstock Conspiracy theories tend to prosper in times of crisis. When people are looking for ways to cope with uncertainty and threat, conspiracy theories may seem to offer simple answers. However, instead of making things better, conspiracy theories often make things worse. Over the course of history, conspiracy theories haveContinue Reading
How universities can support local businesses and communities
The pandemic has provided an urgent lesson in the value of cooperation and partnership. The state, the private sector and voluntary groups all rely on the success of the others to prosper. Collaboration will be more important than ever as we begin to focus on recovery over the coming years.Continue Reading
Latin America: inequality and political instability have lessons for the rest of the world
In a landmark speech about social mobility in 2013, the then US president, Barack Obama, warned against the problem of growing inequality in the starkest possible terms: The combined trends of increased inequality and decreasing mobility pose a fundamental threat to … our way of life. He was talking primarilyContinue Reading
After the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore, what role should charity play in funding the NHS?
Vickie Flores/EPA After the recent death of Captain Sir Tom Moore, outpourings of appreciation for his commitment to raising funds for the NHS during the pandemic have come from every corner of the UK. Moore inspired people of all ages and from all backgrounds to give to charity. However, theContinue Reading
A magical story, by a lady who meant so much.
Paula Gover-Simpson sadly passed away in February 2020, much loved to her family and friends. She was a vivacious and inspiring character, who now thanks to family, has a legacy for her creative skill and imagination. Known as Paul, both her and her husband moved to Devon in 2015 toContinue Reading
How coronavirus has highlighted the need for better rural transport
Joe Dunckley/Shutterstock We are now approaching a full year of living with COVID-19 and the restrictive conditions of lockdown. Its impact on travel networks, particularly public transport, has prompted plenty of discussion, but much of the emphasis has been on cities, with less attention given to the countryside – theContinue Reading
Brexit challenges threaten to slow South West manufacturing’s comeback, reveals latest Barometer
Brexit issues are causing small to medium-sized (SME) manufacturers in the South West significant disruption as they look to recover from the economic effects of COVID-19. The latest South West Manufacturing Barometer, which is produced by SWMAS, reveals 61% of companies have seen negative price changes within their supply chainContinue Reading