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October 1, 2026
Would a 50mph motorway speed limit really save much fuel?
Imagine joining the motorway in the near future and seeing a 50mph speed limit sign,... 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
September 22, 2026
England is rainy again. So why is it still in drought?
After one of the driest periods in recent memory, rain has finally returned to many... 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
September 23, 2026
Nine political books to inspire young people – chosen by experts
Amid a cycle of divided parties, political fragmentation and the UK going through a record... read the full article on The Conversation
October 12, 2026
An overlooked sci-fi movie shows how disruption by AI could be positive for society
The AI doomsday news cycle plays on anxieties about the future. The media has tended... read the full article on The Conversation
October 13, 2026
Messy, risky outdoor play is important for children, but adults can stop them enjoying it
There is growing evidence that children today have fewer opportunities for independent, adventurous outdoor play... read the full article on The Conversation
September 23, 2026
Five intimidating houseplants that are surprisingly easy to care for
Humans have an innate connection to nature – a concept known called biophilia.... read the full article on The Conversation
October 2, 2026
Renoir and Love is a wonderful celebration of the fleeting joys of life
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841 to 1919) is popularly misunderstood as a slightly dodgy painter of kitsch... read the full article on The Conversation
October 5, 2026
Daily doses of ‘digital ibuprofen’: how burnt-out Chinese youth soothe their anxieties
In China, young people are encountering myriad challenges, from societal pressures around success to existing... read the full article on The Conversation
