What's happening in world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma's brain?Cello by ShutterstockThe notion that musical training can have positive effects on cognitive functions other than music has long been a source of interest. Research first emerged at the beginning of the 20th century. Standardised assessments of IQ and musical ability suggested the two were...
A billboard in Tehran.David Holt, CC BY-SALord Palmerston, Britain’s 19th-century prime minister, was reputedly the first person to have coined the phrase that
Nations have no permanent friends or allies, they only have permanent interests.
Many statesman have staked their careers on that claim, none more famously than Ronald Reagan when he...
They won the gold, but where's the money?ReutersAs I watched the Women’s World Cup final recently with my family, my 11-year-old son, who plays on a local soccer team, remarked that he was amazed at how quickly and how often the US team scored.
“Seriously, Dad, teams don’t just score like that in soccer.”
Of course, he was...
Cameron wants to counter radical narratives.BBCDavid Cameron, the UK prime minister, has set out a five-year strategy for countering extremism, stating that there’s a “need to understand why it is proving so attractive”.
Putting forward four guiding principles for the plan, Cameron said the extremist ideology must be challenged.
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Old and unwanted equipment and business assets are often worth far more than they appear particularly those containing valuable metals. Precious metals, led by gold and silver reaching record highs...
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Everyone wants to live life with independence and dignity. For people with disabilities, achieving this often requires the right support. This is where NDIS providers play an important role. These pro...
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In the modern world, where manufacturing has become highly interconnected, the weakest components of the supply chain can only make the chain as strong as it is. One defective component might cause ...
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