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Do we really have to wash fruit and vegetables?

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
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There is a growing demand for fruit and vegetables across the Western world, thanks to increased awareness of their nutritional and health benefits. But we’ve always been taught they might not be safe to eat straight out of the supermarket, and they have to be washed first. Is...

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Schools need advice on how to help students with reading difficulties

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageSome students struggle with reading and need to be taught in different ways. from www.shutterstock.com

As students prepare to go back to school, it’s estimated that between 10% to 16% of those aged from five to 16 years will have reading difficulties such as dyslexia and inadequate comprehension skills.

All teaching makes particular...

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