Threats of failure motivate some students – but it’s not a technique to use on the whole class: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock It is the start of a new academic year, and a fresh group of students will be beginning study towards their GCSEs. After two years, they will be taking exams with important consequences: the …
Want to avoid heated arguments? Try this technique before having a difficult conversation: Conflict is unavoidable but we don't have to argue Master1305/Shutterstock Listening to people talk about views that clash with your own can be galling. Families all over the world avoid controversial topics. In the UK, for example, mention Brexit and watch everyone …
Epilepsy: gene therapy technique targeting overactive brain cells shows promise in treating drug-resistant form of the condition: Epileptic seizures are caused by brain cells becoming overactive. MattLphotography/ Shutterstock Something like 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. While the majority of these people are able to use medications to manage and prevent their seizures, around one-third …
A computer science technique could help gauge when the pandemic is ‘over’: The world wants the pandemic to end and life to return to normal. When will that happen? Marc Fernandes/NurPhoto via Getty Images In early 2022, nearly two years after Covid was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, experts are mulling a …
‘Training to failure’: debunking claims this popular weightlifting technique is the most effective for building muscle and strength: It may not be better than other methods for building muscle. Master1305/ Shutterstock Resistance training (such as weight lifting) is an effective way to increase muscle size and strength, which is important for people of all ages. …
Nudges: four reasons to doubt popular technique to shape people’s behaviour: Can food labelling really help us make 'better' choices? AntGor/Shutterstock Throughout the pandemic, many governments have had to rely on people doing the right thing to reduce the spread of the coronavirus – ranging from social distancing to handwashing. Many enlisted the help of …
Recorder: Technique V (Winter) – a Music interest event taking place on 2021-01-05 00:00:00 in Canada at VSO School of Music 843 Seymour Street Vancouver Canada – Add your South African Event here. Have you tried: Diving with Sharks?
Recorder: Technique II (Winter) – a Music interest event taking place on 2021-01-04 00:00:00 in Canada at VSO School of Music 843 Seymour Street Vancouver Canada – Add your South African Event here. Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?
Are your Christmas spices fake? We developed a technique that can find out: Are your spices fake? Kolpakova Svetlana/ Shutterstock There are many flavours associated with Christmas: cinnamon, mint, nutmeg, and, of course, sage. But before you head to your local supermarket or pop online to grab these all-important herbs and spices, how sure are …
AI technique that predicts cell growth could someday diagnose cancer or develop new drugs: Our AI made its predictions by looking at how cells changes and act under different conditions in the body. elenabsl/ Shutterstock Machine learning technologies are everywhere. They’re used by search engines, social media, and even in online banking. But one area …
A new laser technique designed to authenticate rare whisky could also detect disease: Shutterstock Whisky is big business in Scotland. In 2019, the golden liquid accounted for 75% of the nation’s food and drink exports, with a value of almost £5 billion to the Scottish economy. Iconic bottles have sold at auction for over £1 …
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WSSA – SKI TECHNIQUE LAB UK TOUR 2019 – a Sport interest event taking place on 2019-10-04 19:00:00 in United Kingdom WSSA – SKI TECHNIQUE LAB UK TOUR 2019 We are pleased to announce that this Autumn will see the return of the Academy’s SKI TECHNIQUE LAB TOUR in partnership with MDV SPORTS. Now in its …
New technique helps identify which ancient rocks were used for cooking: Experimentally heated quartzite at different stages of heating. Bentsen and Wurz, 2019, Journal of Field Archaeology Fire was probably first used by humans one million years ago. It was a valuable resource for light, warmth, and keeping predators at bay. It also opened up …
Watch Glasgow drunk defy gravity with amazing ‘moon walk’ technique: Navigating your way home after a skinful can be a tricky process but this pub regular has perfected a novel balancing method. Most amateur pub goers will fall into the usual trap if they get guttered and let their head go down. : Weird News …
Swift Technique w/ DJ Logic, Funky Dawgz Brass Band – a Music interest event taking place on 2017-11-10 20:30:00 in United States Swift Technique is celebrating 10 years of Funk in Philly with DJ Logic (with many friends to be announced) and Funky Dawgz Brass Band. Swift Technique has established themselves as an up and …
New York – Brewing: Technique & Troubleshooting – a Culture interest event taking place on 2017-12-06 10:00:00 in United States In this largely hands-on lab, students apply concepts learned from Brewing Science in order to diagnose and correct a series of "off" brews. Exercises are designed to encourage critical tasting and thinking about coffee brewing, …
Chicago – Brewing: Technique & Troubleshooting – a Culture interest event taking place on 2017-08-24 13:00:00 in United States In this largely hands-on lab, students apply concepts learned from Brewing Science in order to diagnose and correct a series of "off" brews. Exercises are designed to encourage critical tasting and thinking about coffee brewing, as …