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Dear worried well, the internet is not your friend
September 14, 2017The worried well could be costing the NHS £56m in unnecessary tests and appointments, according... read the full article on The Conversation
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How everyday language casually stigmatises obesity – and what to do about it
September 14, 2017Obesity is a highly stigmatised condition. Those with obesity are frequently subject to prejudice and... read the full article on The Conversation
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GCSE results 2017: A new grading system and a whole lot of confusion
August 24, 2017Just over half a million 16-year-olds in the UK will collect their eagerly awaited GCSE... read the full article on The Conversation
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Is Britain the new Norway? Stance on ECJ suggests London seeks a softer Brexit
August 23, 2017The British government has outlined its vision for what role the European Court of Justice... read the full article on The Conversation
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Cooperation is the key to defeating pirates – here's why
August 21, 2017Pirates are notoriously hard to capture. Their actions occur on the shifting, vast expanse of... read the full article on The Conversation
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How virtual reality is changing the way we experience stage shows
August 18, 2017When the legends of opera were composing their works, it is unlikely they ever envisaged... read the full article on The Conversation
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Language puts ordinary people at a disadvantage in the criminal justice system
August 17, 2017Language is pervasive throughout the criminal justice system. A textual chain follows a person from... read the full article on The Conversation
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Why red squirrels are thriving in one corner of Merseyside
August 15, 2017By 2050, two thirds of the world’s population will live in an urban area. Until... read the full article on The Conversation
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Charlottesville, Virginia: the history of the statue at the centre of violent unrest
August 15, 2017The violent scenes in Charlottesville, Virginia, that led to the death of one woman and... read the full article on The Conversation
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Colonialism in India was traumatic – including for some of the British officials who ruled the Raj
August 11, 2017When India gained independence from Britain on August 15 1947, the majority of Anglo-Indians had... read the full article on The Conversation
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Having more, owning less: how to fight throwaway culture
August 3, 2017Until the advent of cheap credit and cheaper item costs, for many consumers in the... read the full article on The Conversation
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Apple's goodbye to the MP3 player reminds us why the iPod became an instant classic
August 1, 2017When I bought my first Walkman as a teenager in the late 1980s, it was... read the full article on The Conversation
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How Game of Thrones reflects historical anxieties about women, motherhood and power
July 21, 2017Warning: This article contains spoilers about Game of Thrones series seven, episode 1.... read the full article on The Conversation
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Five comic book superpowers that really exist in animals
July 21, 2017Evolution has been occurring for billions of years, producing organisms that are perfectly adapted to... read the full article on The Conversation
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It's too early to blame gang culture for spike in acid attacks
July 21, 2017A teenage boy has been charged in connection with a multi-victim acid spree on a... read the full article on The Conversation
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Middle Eastern chaos gives Benjamin Netanyahu cover to take Israel wherever he likes
July 12, 2017Benjamin Netanyahu is a polarising figure to say the least, but few would deny that... read the full article on The Conversation
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Justice in Syria: five ways to prosecute international crime
July 10, 2017The conflict in Syria has seen atrocities committed by all sides for six long years.... read the full article on The Conversation
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Aston Martin: an unlikely ambassador for electric cars
July 4, 2017Aston Martin has historically been Britain’s number one stronghold of virile, automotive traditionalism, always offering... read the full article on The Conversation
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Waste crime: the multi-million pound swindle
July 4, 2017In Britain and other developed countries, disposing of unwanted things is taken for granted. There... read the full article on The Conversation
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The amazing secrets behind 'flying ant day'
June 27, 2017A steady stream of black ants scurries busily in and out of a crack in... read the full article on The Conversation
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