image copyrightSamuel Kasumuimage captionSamuel Kasumu has worked for the government since 2019Boris Johnson’s senior adviser on ethnic minorities is to stand down, amid a row over a government-commissioned report on race.Samuel Kasumu is known to have been unhappy with the government’s stance on racial issues.He has not commented on the report, which said the UK… . . .
Too much abuse on social media – RiceVenue: Wembley Date: Wednesday, 31 March Kick-off: 19:45 BSTCoverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, text commentary on the BBC Sport websiteDeclan Rice believes England are an “entertaining team to watch”, after critics suggested Gareth Southgate’s side are too cautious.The West Ham player once again partnered Leeds’… . . .
[ sahy-kol-uh-jee ]/ saɪˈkɒl ə dʒi /Save This Word!See synonyms for psychology on Thesaurus.comnoun, plural psy·chol·o·gies.the science of the mind or of mental states and processes.the science of human and animal behavior.the sum or characteristics of the mental states and processes of a person or class of persons, or of the mental states and processes… . . .
image copyrightGetty Imagesimage captionFile photo of pro-Beijing supporters at a 2020 eventChina has passed sweeping changes to Hong Kong’s electoral rules which will tighten its control over the city.The number of directly elected seats in parliament has been cut almost by half, and prospective MPs will first be vetted by a pro-Beijing committee to ensure… . . .
The science of psychology benefits society and enhances our lives. Psychologists examine the relationships between brain function and behavior, and the environment and behavior, applying what they learn to illuminate our understanding and improve the world around us.The Go-To ScienceCuriosity is part of human nature. One of the first questions children learn to ask is… . . .
image copyrightEPAimage captionBrisbane Airport on Monday was bustling as people flew out of the city prior to its lockdownThe Australian city of Brisbane will enter another snap three-day lockdown to contain a coronavirus outbreak which has grown to seven cases.The Queensland state capital – home to over two million residents – will begin the lockdown… . . .
Congress established the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in 1976. The OSTP advises the President and others within the Executive Office of the President on the scientific, engineering, and technological aspects of the economy, national security, homeland security, health, foreign relations, and the environment.OSTP leads efforts across the Federal government to… . . .
image captionMilitants have been battling the Mozambican army around Palma for daysIslamist militants have ambushed a convoy that was trying to rescue civilians from a hotel amid fighting in northern Mozambique, reports say.A South African man has been confirmed as dead, but many details are unclear. Hundreds of people fled the fighting, which began on… . . .
Shops in England will be allowed to stay open until 22:00 six days a week when customers return from 12 April, the government has said.After months of coronavirus-related closures, non-essential retailers will be able to apply to trade from 07:00 BST Monday to Saturday.Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said the move would help businesses to recover… . . .
A world of open science and big data holds enormous promise but also presents new challenges for policy makers, scientific institutions and individual researchers. Find out more in our series of free reports. Source . . .