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October 27, 2026
Embrace lazy autumn gardening to protect wildlife
As winter approaches, many of us start clearing leaves and tidying up our gardens. But... read the full article on The Conversation
October 23, 2026
How autumn changes animal sexual behaviour – including that of humans
In the northern hemisphere, days are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping – autumn has... read the full article on The Conversation
October 28, 2026
Five ways to find your personal style outside of trends and algorithms
Fashion is currently trapped in a hyper-accelerated trend loop. Every week there’s a new “core”... read the full article on The Conversation
October 16, 2026
Japan’s MMX mission aims to swipe soil samples from Mars’ moon Phobos
A Japanese space mission is about to launch towards Mars. But it will not land... read the full article on The Conversation
October 6, 2026
HIV treatment has transformed lives in the UK, but stigma lingers
Nearly half a century has passed since the first recognised case of Aids in the... read the full article on The Conversation
October 7, 2026
Nobel prize in chemistry awarded for work on mirror-image molecules
The 2026 Nobel prize for chemistry has been awarded to two researchers for their work... read the full article on The Conversation
October 19, 2026
Shipwrecks can become thriving reefs, but may contain hidden toxic time bombs
Late last year, scientists in Germany published some remarkable findings on a second world war... read the full article on The Conversation
October 16, 2026
Missão espacial japonesa MMX pretende coletar amostras da lua marciana Phobos
Uma missão espacial japonesa está prestes a ser lançada rumo a Marte. Mas ela não... read the full article on The Conversation
October 29, 2026
Werewolf mice, ghostly frogs and zombie cockroaches: the animal versions of our Halloween horrors
Around this time of year, elaborate decorations featuring ghosts, vampires, zombies, witches and werewolves adorn... read the full article on The Conversation
October 26, 2026
Daylight saving was meant to save energy. Do we still need it in the age of LEDs?
When the clocks go back each October, we gain an hour of sleep and lose... read the full article on The Conversation
