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High fat and sugar diets stop us from feeling full

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imageEating a typical Western diet high in fat and sugar is bad for our memory, including remembering whether or not we're full.from www.shutterstock.com.au

When we eat a meal, we take for granted that we should feel full afterwards. But eating a diet high in sugar and fat makes it harder for our body to tell if we are full or not.

The typical diet in...

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Lost treasures and how to find them

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imageX rarely marks the spot, but that doesn't mean treasure hunters should lose hope. www.shutterstock.com

A lost Nazi gold train was discovered in Poland. At least, that’s what a couple of treasure hunters told the world last year. Like all lost treasures, the search for this one had been going on for many years, usually without success. But...

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Data collected about student behaviour doesn't help improve teaching or learning

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imageHow helpful is it for teachers to know how many times students have uploaded files, tweeted or participated in chat rooms?from www.shutterstock.com

Universities and schools around the world face constant pressure to find measures that demonstrate their impact on student learning. Most recently, they are devoting immense amounts of time, money and...

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