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Director of Manchester School of Samba at http://www.sambaman.org.uk

How was this new report so badly twisted?

Posted on January 18, 2026 by agogo22
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The ancient origins of Sci-fi and tech words

Posted on January 17, 2026 by agogo22

[…] Rob and Jess are talking tech! In this episode, they explore the linguistic origins of terms from technology, Sci-fi and the internet. 🧌 Who was the first internet troll? 🤖 What does ‘robot’ literally mean? 🔫 Does Jedi actually … Continue reading →

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One angry grackle

Posted on January 17, 2026 by agogo22
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St Peter’s Square

Posted on January 17, 2026 by agogo22
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These are the UK’s biggest glow-ups for 2026

Posted on January 17, 2026 by agogo22

It’s January and it’s cold. So I’m sat at sat indoors, at my desk, showing you my favourite Google Streetview before-and-after sequences from across the UK’s biggest cities outside London: Bristol, Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Sheffield, Bradford and Leeds. … Continue reading →

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After 20 Years, This Scientist Changed How We Understand Bird Language

Posted on January 17, 2026 by agogo22

For over 20 years, Professor Toshitaka Suzuki dedicated his life to show that birds don’t just make noise, but rather, combine sounds in structured ways that resemble complex language. Through years of careful observation and creative experiments, he discovered something … Continue reading →

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India Through a Japanese Artist’s Eyes

Posted on January 17, 2026 by agogo22
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Leaders of Japan & South Korea Jam Out Together in Drum Duet

Posted on January 17, 2026 by agogo22

After hours of discussing nuclear weapons, economic security, and rare minerals, the leaders of Japan and South Korea decided to let loose. In an impromptu act of harmony, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan and President Lee Jae Myung of … Continue reading →

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Scientists Discover Memories Exist in Every Cell of the Body

Posted on January 17, 2026 by agogo22
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Radical with Amol Rajan – Knowledge and Nostalgia: Why a University Education Should Be Free (Louisa Munch) – BBC Sounds

Posted on January 16, 2026 by agogo22

What is the point of going to university? In this episode, Amol sits down with the critical theorist, academic and social media influencer Louisa Munch who thinks you shouldn’t have to pay for higher education. With the graduate premium in … Continue reading →

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