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Printing the body
The 18th century saw multiple technical developments in both printing and medicine. Colourful collaborations ensued – to the benefit of growing ranks of medical students.
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Dyslexia and its misconceptions
Overcoming common myths about dyslexia only adds to the challenges of growing up with the condition. Madeleine Morley, who was diagnosed with dyslexia aged eight, goes into myth-busting mode and shares her personal experiences.
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The meaning of happiness
What is happiness? Tiffany Watt Smith charts how its definition has changed over time, from chance emotion to something that can be measured and controlled.
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On the diatom prism, and the true form of diatom markings / by J.B. Reade.
Reade, Joseph Bancroft, 1801-1870.Date: 1869- Books
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The microscope prism and the structure of the Produra [i.e. Podura] scale / by J.B. Reade.
Reade, Joseph Bancroft, 1801-1870.Date: [1869?]- Books
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Address delivered before The Royal Microscopical Society, at the anniversary meeting, Feb. 9, 1870 / by J.B. Reade.
Reade, Joseph Bancroft, 1801-1870.Date: 1870- Archives and manuscripts
George Reade and members of his family
Date: 1867-1874Reference: MS.5392Part of: Lee, Henry (1826-1888), naturalist- Archives and manuscripts
'Some experiments of J.C. Mottram: reconsideration in 1971' by Read
Date: 1971Reference: PP/JRE/B.360Part of: John Read (1908-1993), radiobiologist