http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank hourly 1 2013-05-22T10:22:58Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/science-and-maths/why-cant-penguins-fly The birds might have evolved to dive to such depths in the sea that they lost the ability to soar to great heights in the sky. 2013-05-21T12:54:07Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/business-and-finance/starting-a-business/how-to-get-money-for-your-business Starting your own company can be a costly business. Knowing where to find the funding will have a huge impact on whether your idea is viable. 2013-05-21T09:00:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/education-pathways/studying-at-university/what-to-do-if-you-have-a-complaint-at-university Complaining to your university can be intimidating. Understanding the procedure will make it easier. 2013-05-20T17:06:44Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/health/nus-survey-reveals-students-who-suffer-in-silence A report shows that many students don't get the help they need for stress, anxiety and other mental health problems. 2013-05-20T16:34:48Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/science-and-maths/can-electricity-improve-your-maths People who had their brains stimulated by small charges of electricity performed better in maths tests. 2013-05-17T14:32:24Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/career-pathways/work-experience-and-internships/easy-ways-to-impress The first day of an internship or new job can be nerve-wracking. Here are a few tips to make sure the day goes as smoothly as possible. 2013-05-17T05:45:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/health/dealing-with-illness-at-university Find out what to do if you get ill during your studies or exams. 2013-05-16T16:31:57Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/education-pathways/studying-at-university/is-university-good-value-for-money A new survey examines whether students think their courses are worth the price. 2013-05-16T16:00:47Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/geography-and-environment/should-we-be-eating-more-insects A United Nations report says that eating more insects would help to prevent hunger and save the environment. 2013-05-14T15:21:36Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/independent-living/starting-university/making-the-most-of-the-summer-break Whether you're a fresher-to-be or in between years, making the most of summer can make a big difference to your time at uni. 2013-05-14T12:00:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/independent-living/do-you-speak-with-two-different-accents Young people find it easier to change their accent depending on who they are with. 2013-05-13T14:55:06Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/study-support/exams/exam-re-marking-explained Got a bad result you don't think you deserve? Don't despair - it's possible to get your results checked. 2013-05-10T15:46:42Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/study-support/exams/do-you-have-lucky-exam-pants A survey shows that a third of students wear lucky pants to do their exams - but almost half say they don't do enough revision. 2013-05-10T12:31:49Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/medicine-and-healthcare/careers-and-courses/career-profile-optometrist Optometrists look after eye health and can help to spot serious diseases. Read on to find out more. 2013-05-09T15:26:27Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/technology/should-dogs-have-their-own-computers Man’s best friend could soon be even better with devices to help their owners around the home. 2013-05-09T13:28:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/law-and-politics/careers-and-courses/working-as-a-legal-aid-lawyer Legal aid helps to bring legal help to those who can't afford it. Find out how you can get involved. 2013-05-08T15:23:36Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/career-pathways/universities-stop-advertising-unpaid-internships Some of the UK's top universities will no longer promote unpaid internships to their students. 2013-05-08T13:59:28Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/modern-languages/do-some-of-our-words-come-from-the-ice-age Linguists believe that many of the world’s languages might have developed from one spoken 15,000 years ago. 2013-05-07T15:07:02Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/career-pathways/jobhunting-tips/interview-tips-and-tricks The best way to ace an interview is to be prepared. Get inside knowledge on what to expect and what you can do to make a great impression. 2013-05-07T05:45:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/media/careers-in-media/career-profile-media-sales-agent Advertising is the lifeblood of the media industry, and it’s media sales agents that keep it flowing. Read on to find out more. 2013-05-03T15:25:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/money/student-finance/tuition-fee-loan-applications-for-part-time-students-now-open You can apply now for a tuition fee loan for a part-time course for 2013/14. 2013-05-03T13:35:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/medicine-and-healthcare/could-there-soon-be-a-cure-for-hiv Scientists claim to be close to a breakthrough in the battle against the virus. 2013-05-02T15:12:58Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/money/student-finance/financial-support-for-families-and-student-parents The cost of rearing a child from birth to when they leave home can range from £40,000 to £186,000. The good news is that there are a number of financial support packages available to help parents at different stages of raising a family. 2013-05-02T14:40:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/technology/smallest-film-ever-drawn-in-atoms Researchers at IBM have moved atoms around to make a cartoon so small it has to be magnified 100 million times to be visible. 2013-05-01T14:31:53Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/money/jobs-making-money/losing-your-job Losing your job can be hard, but things will be easier if you know your rights should the worst happen. 2013-05-01T11:11:27Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/education-pathways/choosing-a-university/the-complete-university-guide-2012 Cambridge University has come top of the latest university league tables. 2013-04-30T12:25:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/education-pathways/studying-at-university/part-time-university-courses-the-essential-guide Thinking of studying for a degree part-time? 2013-04-30T11:00:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/study-support/can-clenching-your-fist-boost-your-memory New research investigates whether improving your memory could be as simple as clenching your fist. 2013-04-29T11:53:52Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/business-and-finance/starting-a-business/how-to-write-a-business-plan Entrepreneur and investor Mark Pearson reveals how to put together a plan that shows you really mean business. 2013-04-29T11:38:20Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/engineering/careers-in-engineering/my-job-explained-automotive-engineer-at-jaguar-land-rover Find out how Peter Waitland turned his love of cars into an automotive engineering career with Jaguar Land Rover. 2013-04-26T16:12:54Z