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50 Controversial Topics in Medicine: Laws, Policies, and Practises

Why is it important to debate medical laws and practices? Around the world, there have been (and are) many ways for medical professionals to tackle...

Thinking on Your Feet: Lesson Idea to Stimulate Imaginative Discussions

For students, it can be a daunting task to not only speak in their second (or third) language, but to also spontaneously compare arguments,...

50 Discussion Ideas for Double Circle Debating Lesson

The curricula strategy double circle, also known as inside-outside circle or onion, is used as a way of organizing discussion groups in the classroom. It...

Cryptocurrency Is the Future of Global Finance

Cryptocurrencies are a new type of technology that is designed to create tokens (or coins) which can serve as a medium of exchange (like...

When Thoughts Control Machines

A brain-computer interface is a huge breakthrough for people with speech and motor problems. BCI thus represents hope for the millions of rare disease...

Wooden Skyscrapers Could Be the Future for Cities

Cities are fast becoming the main abode for people around the world. Urbanisation is a key element that is fuelling growth and creating environments...

These Factory Workers Get Paid to Go to School

People can gain new technical knowledge and skills through on-the-job training, or apprenticeship opportunities. Working closely with an experienced professional in a particular field...

Saving Venice From Floods

Venice is a city that is undergoing many changes, from the effects of climate change to difficulties managing the vast numbers of tourists. Learning...

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