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July 2, 2026
Five hidden pitfalls of fitness tracking
Many people in the UK now use apps, smartwatches or wearable devices to track their... read the full article on The Conversation
June 19, 2026
Eight ways to sleep well in hot weather
When temperatures rise, sleep often suffers. Hot nights can make it harder to fall asleep,... read the full article on The Conversation
July 10, 2026
Why you are seeing bees struggling to survive this summer
You may be spotting bodies of dead bumblebees lying across pavements near you in the... read the full article on The Conversation
July 21, 2026
Soon, there will be so much electricity you might be paid to use it
Imagine a perfect summer weekend day: a cloudless blue sky with a gentle breeze. Solar... read the full article on The Conversation
July 1, 2026
Maternity care needs more than answers: it needs change
The Ockenden Review into maternity and neonatal services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust was... read the full article on The Conversation
July 22, 2026
Andy Burnham says he’ll end rough sleeping – here’s what’s needed to make it happen
On his first day as prime minister, Andy Burnham promised to end rough sleeping, and... read the full article on The Conversation
June 23, 2026
Helping their friends to read can boost children’s attainment
In a primary school classroom, a nine-year old reads aloud to the person next to... read the full article on The Conversation
June 19, 2026
How a 45-minute family exercise session could boost thinking skills
Getting enough exercise is one of the most important things we can do for our... read the full article on The Conversation
June 11, 2026
Why Britain’s regeneration policies keep missing the point – expert panel
After the mainstream parties suffered big losses in Britain’s local elections in May, they might... read the full article on The Conversation
July 8, 2026
Shahrnush Parsipur: Iran has lost one of its bravest and boldest literary voices
The death of the Iranian novelist and feminist writer at the age of 80 marks... read the full article on The Conversation