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Hikikomori: understanding the people who choose to live in extreme isolation
Hikikomori live in a state of extreme and distressing withdrawal. Momentum Fotograh/ Shutterstock It’s pretty normal to sometimes feel like you want to hide away from the stresses and pressures of the outside world. In fact, shortlived periods of withdrawal can reduce acute stress responses and can help us overcomeContinue Reading
What a link between chocolate and Nobel prizes reveals about our trust in scientists
Denys Niezhientsev/Shutterstock Wouldn’t it be great if chocolate were good for you? It’s no wonder many news outlets leap on any scrap of research that appears to show potential benefits to eating the tasty treat. But the history of such coverage provides a cautionary tale about why we should beContinue Reading
Universities enrich communities, as well as educating students – new research
Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock Education helps us share knowledge, develop understanding, and supports our connection with each other. As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued, governments have been preoccupied with how to re-open schools. However, there has been more doubt about universities. Discussions about the rise in COVID-19 infections in student populations have oftenContinue Reading
Where the politicisation of the US Supreme Court could lead
Another bitter political battle over a US Supreme Court vacancy came to an end when Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in as the 115th justice on October 26 by President Donald Trump. The Senate vote on her appointment was predominantly along party lines, and was the first time in wellContinue Reading
Health leaders need to use their newfound popularity to fight for greener healthcare
DisobeyArt/Shutterstock Health leaders have found themselves projected onto the public stage as never before. Professor Chris Whitty, the UK government’s chief medical adviser, and Sir Patrick Vallance, its chief scientific adviser, have occupied the front pages and dominated the airwaves for months. They have become household names, better known thanContinue Reading
Does coronavirus spread more easily in cold temperatures? Here’s what we know
2shrip/Shutterstock Why is the reported number of COVID-19 cases rising across Europe now? Many countries ended their full lockdowns at the start of the summer, but it wasn’t until the autumn that most places began to see a significant increase in the spread of the virus again. The re-opening ofContinue Reading
Live IPL Score CSK vs KKR IPL 2020 Live Cricket Scoreboard: Kolkata Knight Riders Take On Chennai Super Kings In Search Of Much-Needed Win | Cricket News
IPL 2020, CSK vs KKR: Chennai Super Kings will look to get their revenge against Kolkata Knight Riders.© BCCI/IPL Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 49th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. While CSK recorded aContinue Reading
Burn out: the emotional toll of being a politician revealed
Anyone who’s ever worked in public service will understand the emotional toll it can take. In 1983, sociologist Arlie Hochshild coined the term “emotional labour” to capture this effect. She was talking about “the management of feeling to create a publicly observable facial and bodily display”. Emotional labour has beenContinue Reading
PE can do much more than keep children fit – but its many benefits are often overlooked
Robert Kneschke/Shutterstock There are growing concerns about the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and young people. In some cases, the legacy of the pandemic may be with us already. Teachers and school leaders are increasingly worried about the amount of catch up work pupils will need toContinue Reading
Virat Kohli’s Adorable Gesture For Anushka Sharma That Is Winning Over Internet. Watch | Cricket News
Virat Kohli gestured to Anushka Sharma to check if she’s eaten during an IPL game.© Twitter Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain, has now lost two consecutive league games in the ongoing Indian Premier League. On Sunday, Virat Kohli’s team was up against Chennai Super Kings and they suffered anContinue Reading