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School Lunches: How Contracts Shape What Kids Eat

March 20, 2025

School meals are a big deal in the UK. They make up the largest chunk of public spending on food. This means they have the power to affect the health of many people. But how do schools decide what to serve? It often comes down to the type of contract they have for buying food. A recent study looked

entertainment

A Wild Night and Unexpected Connections

March 17, 2025

The latest episode of "The White Lotus" dives into a chaotic night filled with unexpected encounters and risky behaviors. The episode focuses on the Full Moon party in Thailand, where the Ratliff brothers, Saxon and Lochlan, find themselves in a sticky situation. They join Chloe and Chelsea, who a

education

The Journey of Women in UK Academic Health Economics

March 17, 2025

The landscape of academic health economics in the UK has seen a slow but steady shift over the past few decades. The 1970s set the stage for what would become a long journey towards gender equality in this field. At that time, women were a rare sight in academic health economics. The field was domin

technology

Hear the World Better with Your Android Phone

March 14, 2025

A new feature called Bluetooth Auracast is making waves in the tech world. This isn't just about better sound quality; it's about making life easier for people who have trouble hearing. Auracast lets devices like smartphones, TVs, and public announcement systems send audio to multiple receivers, suc

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Energy Drinks: Are They Really Helping Students?

March 13, 2025

Energy drinks are a popular choice among university students. These drinks are often seen as a quick fix for staying alert and focused during long study sessions. Many students believe that energy drinks boost their academic performance. But do they really? There are many claims about the benefits o

environment

Tick Trouble: The Mexican Cattle Industry's Battle Against Acaricide Resistance

March 9, 2025

In Mexico, cattle farmers face a significant issue with tick infestations, particularly from Rhipicephalus microplus and Amblyomma mixtum. To combat these pests, various chemical acaricides have been developed. However, their frequent and improper use has led to the emergence of resistant tick strai

technology

Are Academic Books Getting the Credit They Deserve?

March 7, 2025

Academic books are often overlooked when it comes to measuring their impact. Microsoft Academic is a powerful tool that can help. It is a vast database that can track citations for academic books. It has been proven to be useful for tracking citations for journal articles. It is now being tested

science

The Surprising Truth About Hydrogen in Solar Cells

March 5, 2025

Picture this: tiny gaps in a material that were once seen as a major issue. These are hydrogen vacancies in metal-halide perovskites, which are used to make solar cells. For a long time, scientists believed these vacancies caused a lot of energy loss as heat, instead of converting it into electricit

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Breaking Barriers: How Media Empowers BIPOC Voices in Higher Education

March 5, 2025

Imagine a world where everyone's story is heard and valued. That's the power of media praxis, especially for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in higher education. These platforms are more than just tools; they're gateways to empowerment and leadership. Think about it. When BIP

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Oscar Night: The Fashion Showdown

March 3, 2025

The 97th Academy Awards, held in Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, marked the end of a wild award season. Stars flocked to the red carpet, making it a spectacle to behold. Emilia Pérez's film led with 13 nominations, a record for a non-English language film. However, things took a turn when offensive tweet