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A history of twins in science
For thousands of years, twins have been a source of fascination in mythology, religion and the arts. Since the 19th century, they have also been the subject of scientific study and experimentation.
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Self-obsessing in the age of selfies
The tiny, joyful spark of a social media ‘like’ can lead to a damaging obsession. Find out how far people will go when their phone addiction gets the upper hand.
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Sun salutations and yoga synthesis in India
Surya namaskars, or sun salutations, have a long history in South Asia, but their place at the heart of modern yoga is more recent.
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Yoga gets physical
Modern yoga owes a debt to the physical culture movement that created a world obsessed with health and fitness.
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On the study of natural history as a branch of general education in schools and colleges : being a paper read before the Natural History Society of Belfast on the evening of Thursday the 26th Nov. 1840 / By Robert Patterson.
Patterson, Robert, 1802-1872.Date: 1840- Books
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A treatise on education: or, an easy method of acquiring language, and introducing children to the knowledge of history, geography, mythology, antiquities, &c. With reflections on taste, Poetry, Natural History, &c. the manner of forming the Temper, and teaching youth such Moral Precepts as are necessary in the conduct of life.
Barclay, James, rector of the Grammar School at Dalkeith.Date: MDCCXLIII. [1743]- Books
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On the study of zoology and its place in medical and scientific education : being the introductory lecture delivered to the Natural History Class, School of Medicine, Surgeons' Hall, Edinburgh, Tuesday, November 2, 1875 / by Andrew Wilson, Ph.D.
Wilson, Andrew, Ph.D.Date: 1875- Books
Wiltshire bibliography : a catalogue of printed books, pamphlets and articles bearing on the history, topography and natural history of the county / compiled by Ed. H. Goddard.
Goddard, Ed. H. (Edward Hungerford), 1854-Date: 1929- Books
Thirty plates illustrative of natural history, with a short description affixed to each plate / Published under the direction of the Committee of General Literature and Education, appointed by the Society.
Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (Great Britain)Date: 1842-1850