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Is the pope a mathematician? Yes, actually – and his training may help him grapple with the infinite
Cantor’s radical idea was to introduce, in a mathematically rigorous way, absolute infinities to the realm of mathematics.
How to treat a wound – without using superglue, grout or vodka, like some people
From honey poultices to superglued cuts, explore some of the weirdest wound care hacks ever attempted – and why knowing the ...
India and Pakistan have agreed a precarious peace – but will it last?
The fact that India and Pakistan were able to agree to a ceasefire as escalations spiralled is reason for optimism. It shows ...
The roots of dementia can start in childhood – prevention should be a lifelong goal
It’s never too early – or late – to protect your brain. Research shows dementia prevention could begin as early as childhood.
How to write a perfect wedding speech – according to ancient orators
The five canons of classical rhetoric – invention, arrangement, style, memory and delivery – can be very helpful when writing ...
Symptoms of androgen excess in women are too often being overlooked – or dismissed as ‘just cosmetic’
This hormonal imbalance affects one in then women, causing acne, fertility issues and more. It’s not just PCOS, and it’s not just “cosmetic”.
Cockney Yiddish: how two languages influenced each other in London’s East End
Linguistics scholars have even theorised that elements of a Yiddish accent may have influenced the cockney accent as it evolved in the early 20th century. Phonetic analysis of cockney speakers ...
Na velhice, dependência funcional aumenta isolamento social e afeta a saúde mental
Estudo brasileiro reafirma que a dependência funcional afeta de forma profunda a saúde mental dos idosos: 100 % relataram ...