All Elementary articles – Page 2
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LessonDead satellites are filling space with trash. That could affect Earth’s magnetic field
Do you know what happens to satellites when they stop working?
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LessonNoisy, performative and unapologetically non-European: Nigeria welcomes a museum like no other
Read about a new museum in Lagos, Nigeria, which features Yoruba art, music, culture and history.
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LessonA ‘heathenish liquor’? A cure for cancer? The history of coffee is full of surprises
Explore the fascinating history of this beloved beverage over the years.
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LessonThe monster mash: Frankenstein is reanimated for dance, stitched together with Greek myths
Read about Mark Bruce’s new dance performance based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
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LessonVegetables are losing their nutrients. Can the decline be reversed?
Read about a process called biofortification and how it can help prevent vegetable nutrient loss.
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LessonMy daughter and I missed out on tickets to Taylor Swift – but I’m not sorry
Can music help bridge the gap between generations and give us unforgettable moments?
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LessonBefore Wonka: the original rip-off events that left children in tears
Find out more about how scammers take advantage of people’s interests to trick them into giving away their money.
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LessonEvery year spent in school or university improves life expectancy, study says
Did you know that going to school can help you live longer? Read about this amazing discovery.
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LessonElementary Business: Employee Well-being
Many companies are taking new measures that focus on employee well-being, but is it enough?
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LessonWill other cities copy Paris decision to hike parking charges for SUVs?
SUVs have become a trend in cities around the world. Should they be banned from crowded city centres?
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Lesson‘I was thrilled and shocked’: images raise hopes of return of wild jaguars to the US
Jaguars were believed to be extinct, but recent sightings in the US have given hope to animal conservationists.
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LessonThe simple pleasures of piecing a summer holiday together at home
Do you think spending your summer vacation at home is a good idea?
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LessonCan motivational speeches pump up your gym performance?
Can motivational speeches boost your performance at the gym, work, or school?
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Lesson$2bn woman: how Sheryl Sandberg became one of tech’s most successful bosses
Meet Sheryl Sandberg and learn about her legacy in one of the largest companies in the world.
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LessonA Time to Travel: USA - Slaves No More
Amber journeys back in time to meet Abraham Lincoln and show him how his desire to pass the 13th Amendment changed the course of American history forever.
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ArticleA Time to Travel
Follow our hero, Amber, and her friend, Naz, on a journey through time and history with this collection of exciting audio adventures by Luke and James Vyner.
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LessonWhy I quit complaining about cyclists, scrapped my car and chose public transport
Should cities invest in better infrastructure to promote alternative transportation options?
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LessonI’m only seeing bands I loved when I was 14. Am I in a musical rut – or is this growing up?
Does the music we listen to in our teenage years become our favourite for the rest of our lives?
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LessonDoes an unhappy partner make you less happy?
Discuss with your students how our good or bad mood may affect our significant other.
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LessonFrench miss: is the future of movie kissing in jeopardy?
Have you ever wondered if two actors kissing in a movie are actually kissing?