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Explaining the 2021 Nobel prizes: how touch works, a better way to make medicine and the fiction of Abdulrazak Gurnah – podcast
Our sense of touch is actually lots of different senses rolled into one. Yevhen Prozhyrko/Shutterstock Six prize announcements later, 12 men and one woman from 11 countries are now settling down to their new lives as Nobel laureates. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly, we delve into the scientificContinue Reading
Philippines: ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, son of reviled dictator Ferdinand, runs in what could be a race of two dynasties in 2022 election
There are still more than six months to go before the next Philippines election in May 2022, but the horse-trading and behind-the-scenes machinations are hotting up. Incumbent president, the right-wing strongman Rodrigo Duterte, is banned by the constitution from standing for the presidency again next year – he did considerContinue Reading
How the experience of Black people freed from slavery set a pattern for African Americans today
The Black Lives Matter movement and the harrowing events that gave rise to it have ensured that global attention remains focused on the enduring legacy of African American slavery. There are numerous ways its continued relevance persists in the public eye, from debates over reparations for Black people in theContinue Reading
Travis singer Fran Healy ‘mauled’ by sausage dog in Los Angeles
T ravis singer Fran Healy has said there was “so much blood”, as he showed off his wounds after he was “mauled” by a sausage dog. The musician, 48, best known for hits including Why Does It Always Rain On Me? and Sing, said he was attacked by the animalContinue Reading
A good job for robots, found – dealing with our embarrassing problems
People are less embarrassed asking for items from a robot than a human. Gennady Danilkin/Shutterstock Many TV shows have a scene where a customer attempts to buy a potentially embarrassing product – a pornographic magazine perhaps or a diarrhoea treatment – only to have the assistant loudly check the priceContinue Reading
This is what’s at stake at the COP26 climate summit
This year’s COP26 climate conference is the most important since 2015 and the Paris Agreement. Here’s what you need to knowContinue Reading
Disabled children still face exclusion in PE – here’s what needs to change
For PE to accessible to students of all abilities, student teachers need training and experience Marko Aliaksandr Children between the ages of five and 18 should do a minimum of 60 minutes of exercise a day across the week, according to UK government recommendations. And physical education (PE) is, ofContinue Reading
Exmouth RNLI Fireworks Display 2021
Exmouth RNLI will be hosting the biggest fireworks display in Exmouth this year! The life saving charity are pleased to announce their Fireworks Display 2021 at the Imperial Recreation Ground, Exmouth, EX8 1DG on the evening of Friday 5 November to raise funds for Exmouth RNLI. Bringing an opportunity forContinue Reading
A Celebration of Community, and An Art Exhibition to Engage Us All
I am just back from a misty bike ride – clears my head and gets me ready for the day. It also gives me time to reflect on how privileged we are to live in such a beautiful part of the world. We cycle along parts of the Green CircleContinue Reading
Man Utd news LIVE: Jules Kounde transfer LATEST, Tchouameni to cost £50m, Ronaldo hat-trick, Van de Beek to Juve
GOOD MORNING RED DEVILS FANS Real Madrid are confident of landing Paul Pogba on a free transfer next summer. The Manchester United midfielder’s deal at Old Trafford is due to expire at the end of this season. And reports in Spain say Real Madrid believe they can finally lure theContinue Reading