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Fake Curses Fouch and Twizpipe Got Laughs but Failed the Ice Water Test a Real Swear Word Passed

Volunteers found the invented curses fouch and twizpipe funny, yet only a real swear word helped them keep a hand in ice water longer.

Medical Daily · Oct 23

Swearing Through Knee Rehab Felt Funny and Empowering, but When a Therapist Swore, Patients Split

A knee patient said swearing through painful rehab helped. When a therapist swore, one patient's rapport rose and another's dipped.

Medical Daily · Sep 26

UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer

Decade-long study finds stark gender difference in outcomes of people with heart disease

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Steve Mills obituary

Other lives: American studies lecturer at Keele University who later became a visiting tutor at Ruskin College

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024

First scientific study of 1916 war crater yields ‘significant’ new insights

Experts uncovered evidence revealing how German soldiers used the Hawthorn Ridge blast site to their advantage.

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024

Christopher Wakeling obituary

Other lives: Architectural historian and expert on nonconformist chapels who taught at Keele University

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023

How 1920s high society fashion pushed gender boundaries through 'freaking' parties

The 1920s brought about a rise in androgynous fashion among a high society set that broke boundaries and caused controversy. This drew on a subculture that had existed for decades, perhaps centuries, but after the first world war gender-bending fashions became front page news.

The Conversation · Jun 29, 2023

Midlands universities launch new £250m investment vehicle

Midlands Mindforge is aimed at boosting the commercialisation of spinouts and early-stage businesses rich in intellectual property

Birmingham Post · Apr 10, 2023

Woman Who Beat Cancer At 14 Now Training To Become Doctor

Ellie Waters, who overcame cancer at the age of 14 despite being given a 20% chance of surviving, is now pursuing medical school.

Zenger · Apr 5, 2023

Pnina Werbner obituary

Other Lives: Social anthropolgist who, as an immigrant herself, was attuned to themes of citizenship and multiculturalism

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2023