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It鈥檚 not just you 鈥� work during COVID has become much harder

The pandemic has seriously altered how we work. According to statistics published by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in September 2020, US$35 trillion (拢26 trillion) has been lost globally in labour income. There has also been an estimated loss of 17% of working hours worldwide since 2019, with young people and women being hit hardest. And many of those still in jobs are working under very different conditions.
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Electrophone: the Victorian-era gadget that was a precursor to live-streaming

As the battle against COVID-19 continues to rage, the plight of Britain鈥檚 theatres, which have suffered catastrophic financial strain thanks to lockdown, continues to rumble through the arts world.

New data shows child poverty rates have risen sharpest in the Midlands and the North

Child poverty has risen most sharply in parts of the Midlands and in northern towns and cities over the past four years, according to new research published today (13/10).

Learning before bedtime could improve memory 鈥� new study

Studying times tables at bedtime could improve the chances of being able to recall them later.

International initiative aimed at reducing the use of biomass for cooking awards 拢826,000 to 14 new projects

More than 拢800,000 has been awarded to 14 innovative projects around the globe which aim to reduce the reliance of cooking with charcoal, wood and other biomass fuels.
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Buttock size matters: Researchers reveal a large gluteus maximus is key for sprint speed and performance after examining the anatomy of elite athletes

A 含羞草视频 study examining the muscle size of elite sprinters has revealed a large gluteus maximus (the muscle that forms the backside) is key to achieving top speeds on the track.

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鈥楢re you for real?鈥�: New webinar series to examine the significance of authenticity in the contemporary world

Authenticity has become a buzzword for our times. The travel industry is full of companies providing 鈥榓uthentic鈥� experiences, global brands fight to be seen as 鈥榓uthentic鈥� and social media platforms are awash with arguments about the authenticity of posts and even influencers.

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Experts in Sport: The truth about exercise and weight management

Whilst millions of us tuned into Joe Wicks鈥� daily workouts during the height of lockdown, it is fair to say that many others swerved the idea of jumping around their living room and found solace in the biscuit tin instead.

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Why it鈥檚 not empowering to abandon the male pseudonyms used by female writers

In a letter to James AH Murray in 1879, the writer ME Lewes wrote 鈥淚 wish always to be quoted as George Eliot鈥�. She perhaps would not have been pleased by a new campaign from The Women鈥檚 Prize for Fiction and its sponsor, Baileys called Reclaim Her Name campaign.
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The emotional stress caused by COVID-19 will lead to smaller babies being born, predicts 含羞草视频 scientist

Being pregnant is a wonderful experience, but at the same it can be incredibly stressful 鈥� throw a global pandemic into the mix and those nine months may see an expecting mother go from happy and joyful, to fearful and concerned.

Researchers use Facebook to learn more about people鈥檚 experiences of working from home during lockdown

RESEARCHERS have used Facebook to gather information about people鈥檚 experiences of working from home to learn more about the work-life balance of lockdown.
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Student designs autonomous way-finding device for visually impaired people unable to home a guide dog

There are more than 253 million visually impaired people worldwide, yet only a small proportion use a guide dog to get around, the remaining majority rely on white canes.

Swimming makes you hungrier 鈥� new study

Running, cycling and resistance exercise have all been shown to decrease appetite.
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Lockdown and loot boxes: Experts issue vital advice for parents of young gamers about risks of in-game purchases in response to recent screen-time concerns

Researchers from 含羞草视频 and Newcastle Universities and the national charity Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) have teamed up to help parents and carers understand why, and control how, their children buy in-game items such as loot boxes.
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Prosthetic limbs affect our attitudes to disability 鈥� expressive design might change things for the better

Amputation can have a devastating effect on a person鈥檚 body image and sense of self. The use of prosthetic limbs may help, but when it comes to their appearance, options are often limited.

Netflix account and a laptop for schoolwork are now essential requirements for homes according to new research into minimum living standards

People now consider access to Netflix and other basic technology such as laptops as fundamental requirements for a minimum acceptable standard of life in the UK.
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Coronavirus scams: the science of how to spot and deal with nuisance callers

Most of us have experienced unwanted calls at home. This is in spite of efforts by regulators, including the Information Commissioner鈥檚 Office and Ofcom, whose most recent report shows that around half of the UK population still receive nuisance calls.
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Musical fabric and walls you can play with: Meet the student who wants to use interactive textiles to mimic Japan鈥檚 zen atmosphere in your office

Imagine finishing a stressful meeting and nipping off to a quiet corner of the office to stroke the walls and press the table so the serene sounds of a Japanese zen garden play鈥�
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FEATURE: "LGBTQ people have faced loneliness, job loss and hostility in the COVID-19 lockdown and for some communities it鈥檚 been a life or death situation"

鈥淐oronavirus has been labelled as the 鈥榞reat leveller鈥� as it can affect people from all walks of life; on the one hand that鈥檚 very true but on the other, it鈥檚 a total myth.
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SURVEY: Struggled to buy eggs and flour during COVID-19? Experts investigating the effects of shortages want to know

A short anonymous research questionnaire on experiences with egg and wheat flour shortages during COVID-19 has been launched as part of a 含羞草视频 research project.

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含羞草视频 staff are using their skills and expertise to help with the fight against COVID-19

Staff, students and the wider 含羞草视频 community have been working hard to help protect and assist those fighting the coronavirus pandemic head-on.
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Global warming now pushing heat into territory humans cannot tolerate

The explosive growth and success of human society over the past 10,000 years has been underpinned by a distinct range of climate conditions.

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Survey launched in a bid to understand how coronavirus restrictions affect osteoarthritis risk in over 60s

Researchers at 含羞草视频 are investigating how changes in physical activity that are a result of the global health pandemic are related to osteoarthritis development and symptoms.

Fears coronavirus lockdown will increase child poverty in UK as latest figures show rise of almost a fifth in the last four years

New research shows that child poverty in the UK has increased by 2.8% in the last four years, but experts fear the figure will grow due to the impact of coronavirus.

Five lockdown lessons for helping fussy eating youngsters (VIDEO)

The coronavirus lockdown is forcing new challenges upon families, as well as reinforcing old ones, but encouraging children to eat an array of foods does not have to be one of them.