Matthew MacKisack, University of Exeter, Reshanne Reeder, Edge Hill University Originally published in the Conversation, October 24, 2022 10.09am BST Creative Commons For millennia, people have used mind-altering techniques to achieve different states of consciousness, envision spiritual figures, connect with nature, or simply for the fun of it. Psychedelic substances, in particular, have a longContinue reading “Manipulating light can induce psychedelic experiences – and scientists aren’t quite sure why”
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Kew Gardens Pagoda Vista
One of my favourite places to escape the traffic of London – except for the aircraft flying overhead on their way to Heathrow.
Liz Truss is now a case study in poor leadership
Stefan Stern, City, University of London Leaders are watched. They are scrutinised. If you don’t like the idea of being held accountable and having to answer for your actions then a leadership role is probably not for you. I don’t know if such thoughts have ever occurred to Liz Truss, who is still, at theContinue reading “Liz Truss is now a case study in poor leadership”
On the Strangeness of Water
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The unintended consequences of COVID-19 vaccine policy: why mandates, passports and restrictions may cause more harm than good
COVID-19 Milestone Series Reproduced from the BMJ under a Creative Commons license (details below). First author: Kevin Bardosh et al. bardosh_kevin@hotmail.com Publication history Online issue publication May 26, 2022 Bardosh, K., de Figueiredo, A., Gur-Arie, R., Jamrozik, E., Doidge, J., Lemmens, T., … & Baral, S. (2022). The unintended consequences of COVID-19 vaccine policy: why mandates,Continue reading “The unintended consequences of COVID-19 vaccine policy: why mandates, passports and restrictions may cause more harm than good”
Just Stop Oil activists throw soup at Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
Protesters then glue themselves to wall beneath painting at National Gallery in London https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/14/just-stop-oil-activists-throw-soup-at-van-goghs-sunflowers Original article (c) Damien Gayle Fri 14 Oct 2022 15.07 BST ‘There were gasps, roars and a shout of “Oh my gosh!” in room 43 of the gallery as two young supporters of the climate protest group threw the liquid overContinue reading “Just Stop Oil activists throw soup at Van Gogh’s Sunflowers”
Secret footage reveals abuse of woman with dementia at luxury UK care home
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/oct/13/ann-king-video-abuse-reigate-grange-care-home-surrey Exclusive: Family of Ann King, 88, hid camera in room at Reigate Grange in Surrey amid concerns about her welfare ‘Abuse, no other word for it’: nurse analyses footage
BMI: The Mismeasure of Weight and the Mistreatment of Obesity
DISCLAIMER: The republication of this article, originally published by KHN, by the curator of ‘Curious About Behaviour’ is not an endorsement of the opinions expressed by the contributor(s). Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News October 12, 2022 People who seek medical treatment for obesity or an eating disorder do so with the hope their health planContinue reading “BMI: The Mismeasure of Weight and the Mistreatment of Obesity”
If You’re Worried About the Environment, Consider Being Composted When You Die
DISCLAIMER: The republication of this article, originally published by KHN, by the curator of ‘Curious About Behaviour’ is not an endorsement of the opinions expressed by the contributor(s). By Bernard J. Wolfson Would you rather be buried or cremated when you die? If you feel the way I do, the answer is neither. I cringeContinue reading “If You’re Worried About the Environment, Consider Being Composted When You Die”
Thérèse Coffey to drop smoking action plan, insiders say | Smoking | The Guardian
Officials say health secretary will not publish plan, as campaigners warn ‘smoke-free’ UK is seven years behind target — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/oct/11/therese-coffey-to-drop-smoking-action-plan-insiders-say
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