Tim Bowen
Tim Bowen
LessonThe AI start-up erasing call-centre-worker accents: is it fighting bias – or perpetuating it?
Does voice-altering software bridge the gap between the customer and the call-centre staff, or hide the diversity? Read and find out.
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‘I can’t afford what I used to’: how the cost of living has changed viewing habits
As the inflation rates soar, people cut down on non-essential spendings, including online streaming services.
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Broken and distrusting: why Americans are pulling away from the daily news
In the times of global pandemic and climate crisis, many Americans decide to skip the news.
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The beginner’s guide to loving exercise
Engage your students in a lesson about building an effective, and lasting, fitness routine.
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Parents struggle to keep up with children’s career options
Read about the parents’ struggle to understand the jobs their children will likely take on in the future.
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Stand-up comedy course for men at risk of suicide
Can comedy help improve the mental health of vulnerable adults? Read and find out.
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What are the most effective ways to get cars out of cities?
Discover the newest, data-based methods cities around the world use to reduce traffic.
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Colombian library goes beyond books to keep stories alive
Read about a unique library project in Colombia that helps to preserve the Kankuaka indigenous culture.
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Lost and found: the extraordinary story of Shackleton’s Endurance epic
Shackleton’s famous vessel is finally located after an extensive search. What can we learn from the finding?
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London’s smallest microflat up for sale at £50,000 for 7 square metres
As the property prices soar, microflats become more and more popular. Read about London’s smallest home on sale.
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Animal crossings: the ecoducts helping wildlife navigate busy roads across the world
Read about the conservation efforts to make drivers and animals safer on roads.
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‘It’s about community, culture and language’: Welsh family farmers dig in for their future
Welsh farming families work hard to preserve their culture and livelihood. Can they succeed?
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From oximeters to AI, where bias in medical devices may lurk
Learn how the way medical gadgets are designed results in poorer outcomes for women.
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‘No sharks but I’ve seen porpoises’: the rebirth of the River Thames
London’s famous river seems to be recovering from years of neglect. Can its biodiversity be restored amidst the climate crisis?
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‘It’s like scoring a hat-trick’: how sport is aiming to drive sustainability
Can sport help both disadvantaged kids and the environment? Read about this amazing initiative that does both.
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From a pandemic to plastic surgery: how Covid changed the way we see our faces
Read about how people have got more self-conscious about their appearance due to constant video calls.
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‘What is this if not magic?’ The Italian man living as a hobbit
Read about the Italian man who raises environmental awareness by living his life as a hobbit.
