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New Ways to Gamify Learning

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Depending upon your approach, they can be run in a physical room or a virtual one. Geography has never been more exciting than when using the realism and authenticity of Google’s 800 virtual reality and 100 augmented reality tours offered through Google Expeditions (available as iOS or Android). Free alternatives. Quiz shows.

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The Mediterranean way: changing diets to extend lifespans

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It includes support for increased physical activity, as well as optional support to help with taking medication.” They also performed moderate-intensity physical activity for an average of 43 minutes more per week.” Results The principles of the MSLP are now well-established and have been tested in many studies. “In

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Using big datasets to find out what affects children’s quality of life

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Professor Birgitta Rabe is using this data to inform government support for children’s well-being. Understanding Society is the largest longitudinal study of its kind and provides crucial information for researchers and policymakers on changes and stability in people’s lives in the UK,” says Professor Birgitta Rabe. ABOUT ECONOMICS.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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HOW DOES PUBLIC TRANSPORT AFFECT INEQUALITY? For those without private cars, or who are unable to walk, this means relying on public transport systems. This is a particular issue in the mountainous regions of Peru, where challenging geography makes it hard to build infrastructure and where policymakers have not focused much attention.

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Winds of change: using dust in Antarctic ice to understand past climates

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A key rule of physics is that heat energy moves from high-energy to low-energy areas. Bess is an Assistant Professor of Geology at Colby College, Waterville, Maine, in the US. DR BESS KOFFMAN Assistant Professor of Geology Colby College, Waterville, Maine, USA. Also, many public talks and seminars happen regularly across campus.

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How to build a game-changing malaria vaccine

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However, recent research by Professor Richard Bucala and his team at Yale School of Medicine in the US have found a way to develop a potentially super-effective vaccine – by turning the disease’s most devious tactics against it. Rick’s top tip The public health importance of combatting malaria is an enduring source of inspiration.

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How philosophers have influenced the way you think about race

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Hogarth, 1743 Enlightenment scientists collected skulls from around the world in the hope of identifying physical differences that could be used to classify people into racial groups. For example, journalism, advertising and public relations all require people who can think analytically and communicate clearly.

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