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Go on an Easter egg case hunt on the beach to discover more about sharks and rays
March 27, 2024Strolling along the shoreline, you may come across peculiar pouch-like objects on the sand. These... read the full article on The Conversation
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Honey is said to help with hay fever symptoms – here’s what the research says about this claim
March 27, 2024Honey has a long history as a revered natural remedy across many cultures. Ancient civilisations... read the full article on The Conversation
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Water allergy: a debilitating but thankfully rare condition
March 22, 2024In the realm of medical anomalies, few conditions captivate curiosity and concern quite like aquagenic... read the full article on The Conversation
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Conspiracy theorists seem to favour an intuitive thinking style – here’s why that’s important
March 20, 2024I have been researching the psychology of conspiracy beliefs for seven years now and people... read the full article on The Conversation
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A brief guide to clothes recycling – sustainability expert unpicks how your discarded garments get processsed
March 20, 2024Have you ever paused to ponder the fate of those bags of old clothes you... read the full article on The Conversation
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Oil firms want to drill in four of the UK’s areas of outstanding natural beauty
March 18, 2024Think of onshore oil fields and images of oil derricks and “nodding donkeys” may spring... read the full article on The Conversation
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Gut microbiome: meet Roseburia intestinalis — the energy-producing bug that helps us fight diseases
March 15, 2024The hundreds of species of microorganisms that comprise the microbiome all have different, unique roles.... read the full article on The Conversation
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It’s a myth that male animals are usually larger than females – new study
March 13, 2024Males are bigger than females, right? Generally, this is true of humans – imagine the... read the full article on The Conversation
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UK to sign Unesco pledge to protect ‘intangible cultural heritage’ – an expert explains its importance
March 11, 2024At the end of last year, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announced... read the full article on The Conversation
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Many owners allow their dogs to lick their faces, but it could be unhealthy – and even fatal
March 7, 2024Any dog owners reading this will know the joy of getting home and being greeted... read the full article on The Conversation
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From fast fashion to excessive earrings, these trends might be harmful to your health
March 7, 2024The perilous nature of some fashion items have a long history, from the potentially hazardous... read the full article on The Conversation
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A Nasa mission that collided with an asteroid didn’t just leave a dent – it reshaped the space rock
February 26, 2024A frequent idea in sci-fi and apocalyptic films is that of an asteroid striking Earth... read the full article on The Conversation
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Gut microbiome: meet Lactobacillus acidophilus – the gut health superhero
February 23, 2024Your gut is like a bustling city of trillions of microscopic inhabitants – including bacteria.... read the full article on The Conversation
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Speaker Lindsay Hoyle sparks chaos: five steps to understanding why MPs stormed out of parliament during Gaza vote
February 22, 2024Chaos engulfed the House of Commons on Wednesday, February 21 when MPs representing the Conservatives... read the full article on The Conversation
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The destruction of Gazaʼs historic buildings is an act of ‘urbicide’
February 20, 2024Buildings are often celebrated as symbols of history, political events and creative expression. However, the... read the full article on The Conversation
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Zombie deer disease is spreading and scientists are concerned that it could jump to humans
February 19, 2024In the tranquil expanses of North America’s woodlands and grasslands, a silent but concerning phenomenon... read the full article on The Conversation
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Inteligência não torna ninguém imune às teorias da conspiração, mas a forma de pensar
February 15, 2024Nas últimas duas décadas e, em especial, nos últimos cinco anos, houve um interesse científico... read the full article on The Conversation
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Five reasons to heat your home using infrared fabric
February 14, 2024Imagine heating your home from the ceiling, not from underfloor heating or radiators. Once installed... read the full article on The Conversation
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How policy in North Korea is affected by politics in South Korea – and vice versa
February 14, 2024In a speech delivered at the Supreme People’s Assembly in January, North Korea’s leader, Kim... read the full article on The Conversation
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The New York Times’ AI copyright lawsuit shows that forgiveness might not be better than permission
February 13, 2024The New York Times’ (NYT) legal proceedings against OpenAI and Microsoft has opened a new... read the full article on The Conversation