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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Women in technology

Medieval Christian misogyny shapes how we judge women today, says scholar

Early Christian male writers used the concept of inner beauty to control how women dressed in the third century.
The roots of modern perceptions of women's appearance can be traced back to the middle ages. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
Health

Neuroferritinopathy: New hope for sisters trapped in their bodies

Neuroferritinopathy is a rare genetic disease with only about 100 known patients worldwide.
A drug trial at Cambridge University aims to repurpose existing medication to draw out iron build-up in the brain and potentially reverse the effects. [ more ]
The Paris Review
4 months ago
Writing

The Art of Poetry No. 101

Jeremy Prynne is not a morning person but is highly productive in the evening.
Prynne's rooms at Gonville and Caius College in Cambridge are filled with books and have been a meeting place for poets. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Education

Cambridge sorry for signs targeting Chinese students over toilet mess

Homerton College in Cambridge has apologized after displaying toilet signs in Mandarin only.
Lord Simon Woolley, the college's principal, apologized to students and promised new protocols to prevent future incidents. [ more ]
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