Tim Bowen
Tim Bowen
Lesson‘She believed in every one of us’: ex-pupils on their inspirational teachers
After Adele’s tearful reunion with a former teacher, four readers recall their own school memories.
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‘When we plant, they come’: thirsty elephants pose new problem for drought-hit Kenyan farmers
How do people in Taita-Taveta county keep thirsty elephants at bay? Read and find out.
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‘A crazy story’: how a Chinese vase valued at €2,000 sold for €8m
An auction house mistook an antique vase for a copy. But was it really a mistake?
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‘Each guest experience will be different’: VR and the future of theme parks
Theme parks have turned to Virtual Reality to provide a more exciting experience for their customers.
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What’s lost when a family-owned diner closes for good?
Thousands of eateries have closed in the last two years. What does it mean for the local communities and their social life?
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The 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.
