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Exorcism – how does it work and why is it on the rise?
April 17, 2018Exorcism is again in the news, as the Vatican announces a new training course will... read the full article on The Conversation
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Before Westworld was Mudfog – Charles Dickens' surprisingly modern dystopia
April 16, 2018If you’re a fan of the TV series, Westworld, you’re probably aware that it’s based... read the full article on The Conversation
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Man Booker International Prize shortlist a boon for small publishers
April 13, 2018Six books, six languages, two former winners and a bonanza for independent publishers: the Man... read the full article on The Conversation
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Menstruation is not a taboo in women's sport, period
April 12, 2018Menstruation is often called the “last great taboo” in women’s sport. But periods are the... read the full article on The Conversation
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Plastic crisis: divert foreign aid to dumpsites in developing countries
April 6, 2018Plastic pollution in the oceans is a major problem that is finally getting the attention... read the full article on The Conversation
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The art of shitposting: how Simpsons fans learned to steam a good ham
April 6, 2018A scene from a 1996 episode of The Simpsons recently spawned a fresh clutch of... read the full article on The Conversation
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Mars mission: how increasing levels of space radiation may halt human visitors
March 29, 2018From surviving take off to having to rely on oxygen tanks to breathe in orbit,... read the full article on The Conversation
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Macbeth at the National: powerful domestic tragedy spoiled by needless clutter
March 29, 2018On the train to the National Theatre recently to see Rufus Norris’s production of Macbeth... read the full article on The Conversation
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Why the High Street should better harness digital technology – inside its shops
March 28, 2018It has become almost fashionable to predict doom and gloom for high street clothes shops.... read the full article on The Conversation
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Cheap, available technologies could make monitoring bridges easier and prevent tragedies like the one in Florida
March 22, 2018When a newly built footbridge near Florida International University in Miami collapsed on March 15,... read the full article on The Conversation
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The science behind the red mist (and how fish can help with anger management)
March 20, 2018Apologising for spitting towards a teenage girl and her father in a car, football pundit... read the full article on The Conversation
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Can you really make a citizen's arrest?
March 20, 2018People often talk about making a “citizen’s arrest”, but few know what it actually means... read the full article on The Conversation
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Have we got the causes of type 2 diabetes wrong?
March 16, 2018The proportion of adults with diabetes around the world has risen from 4.7% in 1980... read the full article on The Conversation
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The homeless need more than shelter: they need a good night's rest
March 16, 2018It is estimated that about a third of people in the UK sleep poorly most... read the full article on The Conversation
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From the pyramids to Stonehenge – were prehistoric people astronomers?
March 12, 2018Ever since humans could look up to see the sky, we have been amazed by... read the full article on The Conversation
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'We are women, we are strong': celebrating the unsung heroines of the miners' strike
March 9, 2018The miners’ strike of the 1980s is often depicted as a bitter clash between Ian... read the full article on The Conversation
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Cardigans and anoraks won't cut it: why there should be more fashion for older men
March 2, 2018Now we find ourselves nearly drawing pensions and thinking what? What now? Put a cardigan... read the full article on The Conversation
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'Beast from The East' – the science behind Europe's Siberian chill
February 28, 2018The so-called “Beast from the East” has arrived in the UK, bringing unusually cold weather... read the full article on The Conversation
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Explaining coprophagy – why do dogs eat their own poo?
February 21, 2018Dogs are scavengers. As many dog owners know to their cost, dogs often have a... read the full article on The Conversation
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How you type with your smartphone can reveal your age – here's why it matters
February 21, 2018When computers hit the mainstream, the older guy in the office would always be sniggered... read the full article on The Conversation
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