Stories
- Article
A wee spot of bother
Euphemisms can both appear to diminish experiences while at the same time making them easier to talk about. Carrie Hynds, who experienced the latter part of Northern Ireland’s “Troubles”, explores the relationship between language and trauma.
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How architecture builds a profession of stress
Architects might produce buildings that enhance our health, but at what cost? Kristin Hohenadel explores architecture’s pressurised and stressful culture.
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When the sun goes down
Despite the country’s colonial and industrial dominion, the finest minds of Victorian Britain began to fear the devastating effects of declining natural resources. Even the death of the sun.
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How can I stop fainting?
Fed up with the faints that bolstered her fragile young snowflake image, Gwen Smith sought expert medical help to keep her upright in trying situations.
Catalogue
- Videos
- Online
Maths and physics for anaesthetists : laminar and turbulent flow.
Date: 1976- Videos
The wonderful world of blood with Michael Mosley.
Date: 2015- Archives and manuscripts
Monthly Memoranda (points for propaganda)
Date: 1934-1935Reference: WF/M/GB/30/08Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Videos
Eat, fast and live longer.
Date: 2012- Archives and manuscripts
Wellcome Historical Medical Museum and Library
Date: 1874-c.1984Reference: WA/HMM