Five chemistry research projects that you can get involved in

The RiverDip experiment is one of many citizen science projects out there. Natallia Boroda/Shutterstock Sometimes the most powerful tool in research is people spending a few minutes to record their observations while going about their daily lives. An early example of this sort of “citizen science” is the annual gardenContinue Reading

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Increasing numbers of physical attacks on European journalists as they report on COVID and other stories

The funeral of murdered Northern Irish journalist Lyra McKee in Belfast. Reuters/Alamy Rising numbers of European journalists are facing dangerous physical attacks as they try to cover news stories, according to recent reports. Data from the Council of Europe safety of journalists platform shows that physical attacks on journalists moreContinue Reading

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Running Deer is delighted to announce a new training programme in partnership with Devon County Council. Devon County Council’s Natural Capital Challenge Fund aims to support the recovery of the economy of Devon after COVID-19 by creating employment and training opportunities which improve the natural environment. Running Deer’s six-week CountrysideContinue Reading

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NEWCASTLE are eyeing up a £15million swoop for Marseille striker Bamba Dieng. The Senegal international is currently with his national team preparing for the African Cup of Nations. 2 Newcastle want £15million-rated Marseille striker Bamba DiengCredit: AFP 2 Callum Wilson’s injury has left Toon needing striking reinforcementsCredit: EPA And NewcastleContinue Reading

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Manchester United 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 was unbelievable to the masses but my first ‘kill’ of 2022; to think a club which landed the Premier League title thirteen times (since its inception in 1991!) when managed by Sir Alex Ferguson has become my favourite ‘go to’ football team for winnings,Continue Reading

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I would like to wish everyone in our community a very a Happy New Year and extend a thank you across the county for all who those have kindly supported St Margaret’s Hospice throughout 2021. It’s been a challenging year for the hospice with the impact of Covid-19 continuing toContinue Reading

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Review at a glance Oh dear. In this stiff production by Roxana Silbert, Nell Leyshon’s “play with songs” about the history of English folk music addresses interesting questions about who owns a nation’s culture with clunking obviousness. Which is ironic, given it’s about a man who supposedly saved England’s folkContinue Reading

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Spain’s bullfighting season traditionally kicks off in February in Valdemorillo, a small town located approximately 40km outside of Madrid. It wouldn’t usually attract big names, but in 2022, star matador Morante de la Puebla has confirmed his appearance. In a profession characterised by internal divisions, there is a growing senseContinue Reading

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