The role of large corporations in lobbying for policy change was the subject of a workshop at Medact‘s recent conference. A number of Government appointed expert committees have recently made recommendations on pressing health issues, including minimum pricing of alcohol…
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It’s official, the world’s longest echo can be heard at an oil storage complex at Inchindown, near Invergordon in Scotland. Hear it by hitting the play button above. The 1970 Guinness Book of Records holds the last claim for the…
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Headquartered in the heart of the City of London, the East India Company had an almost unimaginable impact on 18th and 19th century Britain and Asia. Later this month the Jeevika Trust is organising a lecture by Nick Robbins author of…
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In the last five years UK schools have spent more than £1 billion on digital technology. From interactive whiteboards to tablets, there is more digital technology in schools than ever before. But so far there has been little evidence of…
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Various studies have suggested that there is a relationship between poverty, and social exclusion, and mental health problems. But this is complex, both in terms of how we might measure poor mental health, and in how we might assess the…
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Looking for something to read, or want some ideas for last minute Christmas presents? Our listeners have some recommendations. Sandeep Dahiya recommends Come on Inner Peace! I Don’t Have All Day! by Sachin Garg, Marie-Amelie Viatte suggests Falling leaves by Adeline Yen…
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There’s an old wives’ tale that says bald men are more virile than those with a full head of hair. Now the wisdom of old wives has been given the ‘evidence-based’ treatment by researchers from Melbourne University. Since the time…
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If you’re looking for presents for those with a scientific frame of mind, you need look no further than the Wellcome Collection. In their huge gallery space in Euston in the heart of London, they have a shop with weird…
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Social media has revolutionised the traditional media – newsgathering, editorial roles, relationships with audiences have all changed. The BBC’s Journalism Academy held a major conference, #SocialMediaWhatsTrending? in Salford at the end of October and they have put up video of…
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Yesterday the price of Bitcoins, the alternative computer currency, rose above $1000. More companies are accepting Bitcoins – Virgin Media apparently accept them as payment for their Virgin Galactic flights. And there is a man from Newport in South Wales…
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