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Jaws at 50: a cinematic masterpiece – and an incredible piece of propaganda
June 16, 2025Jaws turns 50 on June 20. Last year, Quentin Tarantino called Stephen Spielberg’s film “possibly... read the full article on The Conversation
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The Club World Cup 2025 shows sharing the stage is the future of global sport
June 13, 2025Before it kicked off, the all new revamped and expanded men’s 2025 Fifa Club World... read the full article on The Conversation
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What the new British zoo standards mean for animal welfare
June 10, 2025If you visit a zoo, you might be captivated by the animals you see —... read the full article on The Conversation
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Can a robot help you age better?
June 6, 2025As more of us live longer, can robots help us maintain healthier, more independent and... read the full article on The Conversation
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How to design landscapes that enhance natural sounds and minimise noise pollution
June 5, 2025Sounds are integral parts of any landscape. Think of the calls of grouse and curlew... read the full article on The Conversation
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Rise of the Zombie Bugs takes readers on a jaw-dropping tour of the parasite world
May 29, 2025Rise of the Zombie Bugs, by Mindy Weisberger, is a non-fiction book that borrows from... read the full article on The Conversation
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How vitamin B12 deficiency may disrupt pregnant women’s bodies
May 27, 2025Despite living in an age of dietary abundance, vitamin B12 deficiency is on the rise.... read the full article on The Conversation
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After 50 successful years, the European Space Agency has some big challenges ahead
May 22, 2025This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa).... read the full article on The Conversation
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For a Canadian in London, King Charles’ Royal Garden Party inspires sustainability education
May 19, 2025On a glorious afternoon recently, I had the good fortune to attend a specially themed... read the full article on The Conversation
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Horrific, bizarre, lonely: how women going through the menopause describe their experiences
May 16, 2025Oestrogen and progesterone are the primary sex hormones in females, playing powerful roles throughout life... read the full article on The Conversation
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Amazon’s new robot has a sense of touch, but it’s not here to replace humans
May 13, 2025Amazon has just unveiled its newest warehouse robot called Vulcan, which has a “sense of... read the full article on The Conversation
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O tráfico de insetos representa um risco para a vida selvagem e a saúde humana
May 12, 2025Quatro homens foram recentemente presos e multados por tentarem contrabandear mais de 5.000 formigas para... read the full article on The Conversation
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Insect trafficking poses a risk to wildlife and human health
May 9, 2025Four men were recently arrested and fined for attempting to smuggle more than 5,000 ants... read the full article on The Conversation
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Gems supposedly buried with Buddha are to be sold at auction – it’s a symptom of Buddhism’s ongoing commercialisation
May 9, 2025Almost 2,000 years ago in modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India, someone deposited a cache of gems... read the full article on The Conversation
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Quem pode ser chamado de “astronauta”? Turismo espacial gera debate sobre uso do termo
May 6, 2025O recente voo espacial só com mulheres no veículo da empresa Blue Origin, de Jeff... read the full article on The Conversation
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Trump likes to know where his suits come from. His tariffs could now upend the world’s fashion supply chains
May 6, 2025US president Donald Trump has a particular look. Sharp navy suits, overly long ties and... read the full article on The Conversation
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Who gets to be called an astronaut? Private space travel has reignited debate over use of prestigious title
May 2, 2025The recent all-women spaceflight carried out on Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin vehicle has raised discussion... read the full article on The Conversation
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Why you don’t need to stress about cortisol ruining your waistline – or your face
April 25, 2025If you’ve been unfortunate enough to scroll through TikTok lately, the algorithm may have convinced... read the full article on The Conversation
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Por que não é seguro para os cães beberem em tijelas coletivas
April 20, 2025Em um dia claro e ensolarado, depois de uma boa caminhada com seu cão, você... read the full article on The Conversation
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¿Sobreviviría un perro solo en la naturaleza?
April 17, 2025En noviembre de 2023, Valerie, una perrita salchicha de color negro, se fue de vacaciones... read the full article on The Conversation