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John Le Carré: authentic spy fiction that wrote the wrongs of post-war British intelligence
Britain’s top spy, MI6 chief Richard Moore, has paid tribute to John le Carré, tweeting that the novelist had “left his mark on #MI6 through his evocative and brilliant novels”. Moore’s tweet, which conveyed the condolences of “all at the #RiverHouse” – the name le Carré gave the Secret IntelligenceContinue Reading
Five things we learned about Dutch parents during the pandemic – new research
Shutterstock/MotortionFilms The Netherlands has entered into its strictest lockdown to date, with a new round of school and daycare closures. This will undoubtedly have an impact on parents around the country, who must once again juggle home schooling with work and childcare. We have seen this before. Like many countriesContinue Reading
Lucas Zelarayán’s golazo puts Columbus up 3-0 on Sounders, on brink of winning MLS Cup
Watch Lucas Zelarayán score an absolutely beautiful goal in the waning minutes of the 2020 MLS Cup to put the Columbus Crew up 3-0 on the Seattle Sounders. This was Zelarayán’s second goal of the match.Continue Reading
AUS vs IND: Cameron Green Will Make Test Debut If Fit After Concussion, Says Justin Langer | Cricket News
Young Australian all-rounder Cameron Green will make his debut in the first Test against India if declared fit after a mild concussion, coach Justin Langer said Tuesday. Green, who hit an unbeaten 125 against India A, took a fierce blow to the head when bowling last week after a powerfulContinue Reading
MLS Cup Watch Party react to Columbus Crew FC’s 3rd goal of the night
The MLS Cup Watch Party react to Columbus FC’s Lucas Zelarayán goal and the 3rd goal of the night for Columbus FC in the 2020 MLS Cup.Continue Reading
Two doctors describe working on the frontline of Liverpool’s second wave – In Depth Out Loud podcast
This episode of The Conversation’s In Depth Out Loud podcast features a report from two doctors on the frontline of the second wave of coronavirus in Liverpool. Tom Wingfield, an infectious diseases physician at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and the University of Liverpool, and Miriam Taegtmeyer, professor of globalContinue Reading
Pfizer vaccine final results: it’s highly protective – but how long for?
Rido/Shutterstock The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 has reached the end of clinical trials and is now being rolled out in multiple countries. Regulatory bodies in the UK, Canada and the US have granted temporary or emergency use authorisation for the vaccine to be given to the public. This is aContinue Reading
COVID-19 will have a long-term impact on rural communities
GarethWilley/Shutterstock Although vaccinations against COVID-19 have begun in the UK, the effects of the pandemic on the economy and society will continue to be felt for a long time. Rural communities, in particular, will be hit hard. The closure of local hubs such as pubs and community centres in ruralContinue Reading
Creative dance teaches all-round skills – it should be valued more in primary education
Photographee.eu/Shutterstock Dance, by its very nature, is inclusive. It belongs to everybody and may appeal to young people who cannot engage in, or do not enjoy, traditional team games. Creative dance does not require formal training, making it ideal for all children – no matter their body type, cognitive ability,Continue Reading
Water exercises as effective as gym workouts for preventing cardiovascular disease – new research
Water-based exercises have many benefits. tache/ Shutterstock Swimming, aqua-aerobics, and other water-based exercises are popular for people aged 55 and older to keep fit without putting strain on the joints. Studies show that water-based exercises have many benefits, including improving gait, balance and mobility. It’s also thought to offer benefitsContinue Reading