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Guernsey has no political parties – but a referendum could be about to change all that
June 7, 2018Imagine a community with no political party brands. No Conservatives, no Labour – no political... read the full article on The Conversation
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The threats behind the plight of the puffin
June 6, 2018Puffins are facing a perilous future. Population numbers have fallen sharply, and there are even... read the full article on The Conversation
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Free public transport doesn't add up – unless you get rid of the drivers
May 30, 2018The idea of free public transport has clear appeal. Cities in France and Germany are... read the full article on The Conversation
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Flat Earthers vs climate change sceptics: why conspiracy theorists keep contradicting each other
May 21, 2018Flat Earthism and the idea that human activity is not responsible for climate change are... read the full article on The Conversation
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Babies and pets – a guide for new parents
May 16, 2018It goes without saying that having a baby is a life changing event. Thankfully, there... read the full article on The Conversation
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Scientists reanimate disembodied pigs' brains – but for a human mind, it could be a living hell
May 4, 2018Do you want to live forever? If so, there’s some good news. Or so it... read the full article on The Conversation
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What it's like growing up as a working-class girl in the UK
April 27, 2018The UK has one of the widest attainment gaps in education within the developed world.... read the full article on The Conversation
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The 'double edge' of pervasive personalisation
April 24, 2018Anyone who uses online shopping, social media or even email is voluntarily – though not... read the full article on The Conversation
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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