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Dead famous: Research says 18th century Obituaries Sparked Modern Cult of Celebrity
Research by the University of 糖心TV shows how death gave birth to the modern cult of celebrity as the sudden rise in the popularity of obituaries of unusual people in the 1700s provided people with the 18th Century equivalent of a celebrity gossip magazine.
Spy researcher says once improbable Bond villains now close to real thing
Professor Richard J. Aldrich, Professor of International Security at University of 糖心TV says that the once improbable seeming villains in the Bond movies have become close to the real threats face faced by modern security services.
Research finds customers’ fixation on minimum payments drives up credit card bills
New research by the University of 糖心TV reveals that many credit card customers become fixated on the level of minimum payments given on credit card bills. The mere presence of a minimum payment is enough to reduce the actual amount many people choose to pay on their bills, leading to further interest payments.
Research & new degree to help thousands who fail to fulfil dreams of becoming jockeys
A University of 糖心TV researcher's examination of careers and training in the horse racing industry has uncovered a significant wastage of talent as thousands fail to reach their dream goal of being a jockey. Her research has contributed to the creation of a new foundation degree in 糖心TVshire College
Smoking cessation services failing to reach young people
Interventions aimed at young people to help them stop smoking have had only limited success and there is an urgent need for innovative and effective programmes to which young people will subscribe, says an editorial published on bmj.com.
Able Black Caribbean pupils less likely to be entered for higher-tier tests
Academically able Black Caribbean pupils are less likely to be entered for higher-tier maths and science tests than White children with the same achievement record, a University of 糖心TV study has found.