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Climate change: New signs in British Sign Language (BSL) allow more people to have their say
Climate change: Can someone who can’t hear as well as most of us engage in a discussion about it? Thanks to a series of extra, dedicated signs in British Sign Language (BSL) they can. So now, more people can give their perspective when it comes to this hot topic.
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A scientist’s almost-plane-free journey of 50,000 kilometres. A crazy story, or one that needs to be told?
Do you remember this story? It involved a journey of 50,000 kilometers. But it wasn’t just any journey. It was done as much as possible without taking a plane, and took almost 110 days to complete. A crazy perspective for most of us? For Dr. Gianluca Grimalda, a social scientist, a way to tell the world about the state of the earth. And a way to contribute to its future.
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Flying to distant skies: How much do we understand our impact?
Since our pandemic staycation, we all seem to be flying to distant heavens again. But do we really understand what that decision means for the environment and the bigger picture? Some researchers from England shed some light on it. So that the next time we fly, we can take their perspective into account and make a more informed decision, should we want to.
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The new travel: Fresh perspectives are brewing in an Italian B & B
Is there still pleasure in seeing life as a commodity? Travel is the perfect place to review such old ways of seeing, says the owner of a B & B in Italy. Here, at an UNESCO site with breathtaking views of the harbours far below, new perspectives are brewing. Says the hotelier: Travelling gives us the perfect place to start discovering new ways to see the world. It’s time for New Travel.
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Reviewing the meaning of travel: The Sextantio project in Italy
Thanks to some once-forgotten, revived villages in Italy, visitors from all over the world can review the meaning of travel. Instead of visiting a place, they can immerse themselves in its soul and history. This is a unique story about travel and hospitality and what’s called the Sextantio project.
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Psychologist calls for ‘heart intelligence’ in business leadership
UK/ A London business psychologist has has been calling for companies to recognise the power of ‘heart intelligence’ in business leadership. Says Hema Vyas: Intuitive approaches can complement more analytical ones and play an important role in a company’s future success.
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The counselling and therapeutic effect of… watching a movie!
Are you watching a movie tonight? We already know that watching a movie or TV can be a good way to let go of any stresses of the day. But thanks to a new British counselling model called MOVIE we can rest assured it’s not only fun, but that it can have an emotionally cleansing, and even therapeutic effect.
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“One family dog please.” Does dog breed really predict behaviour?
The popular idea is that we can choose a dog breed with a particular character or temperament. For example a ‘family dog’. But a study is now challenging such stereotypes. It shows that our dog’s character has more to do with the kind of life we give it, than it has to do with its breed.
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It’s official: Walking funny (Ministry-of-Silly-Walks-style), is healthy exercise
Walking in a way that is not only funny but also completely inefficient can be a healthy form of exercise. It is the conclusion of a group of scientists who have investigated what happens when we walk like this. Like John Cleese in Monty Python’s Ministry of Silly Walks, to be precise. It turns out that while we don’t have to throw our legs in exactly the same way as John Cleese could, walking in such an enthusiastic way can be a good thing.
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Chatbot shows: Want to be there for a friend? Let them help you instead!
When a friend is feeling a little down, we want to do something to help them. It’s an immediate reaction. But the creators of a chatbot called Vincent show us a new perspective. By turning things around and having a friend help us with something instead, we can make them feel better about themselves.
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