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Testosterone levels determined by where men grow up – new research
Boys who grow up in healthier, wealthier environments tend to have more testosterone as adults, according to the latest research from Dr Kesson Magid (Department of Anthropology).
(5 Jul 2018) » More about testosterone levels determined by where men grow up – new research
'Upskirting' and 'revenge porn': the need for a comprehensive law
Professor Clare McGlynn (Durham Law School) and Professor Erika Rackley (University of Birmingham) discuss the need to criminalise upskirting and revenge porn.
(4 Jul 2018) » More about 'Upskirting' and 'revenge porn': the need for a comprehensive law
The misleading evidence that fooled scientists for decades
Dr Peter Vickers from the Department of Philosophy discusses how there are surprisingly few proven facts in science.
(19 Jun 2018) » More about the misleading evidence that fooled scientists for decades
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Reconstruction
Facial reconstruction is used to find out what people from the past might have looked like using a skull, have a go yourself in this weekends family activity at Palace Green Library.
Artist's Talk: Scaling the Heights: Miniature Mountaineering
Artist Stephen Livingstone will speak about his work on Scaling the Heights, a multi-facetted project in collaboration with Dr. Abbie Garrington of Durham University which seeks to explore the rich culture of mountaineering literature. A major element of the project has been the development of a series of miniature mountaineering events where a pair of vintage Action Man figures recreate historic Himalayan expeditions by climbing the shelves of important mountaineering libraries and archives such as at the National Library of Scotland, the Alpine Club and Royal Geographical Society.
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Marco's Circus Workshop
Visit the Botanic Garden today and learn circus trucks, including how to juggle and spin plates, at this fun workshop. Participation is included in the entrance fee.
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