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July 2, 2025
The mistakes Keir Starmer made over disability cuts – and how he can avoid future embarrassment
Labour MPs have forced a major government climbdown over disability benefit cuts, in an embarrassing... read the full article on The Conversation
July 4, 2025
Elon Musk says he may launch his own party: but US history tells us that’s not a recipe for success
To paraphrase a very old joke, how do you make a small fortune in America?... read the full article on The Conversation
June 13, 2025
The Club World Cup 2025 shows sharing the stage is the future of global sport
Before it kicked off, the all new revamped and expanded men’s 2025 Fifa Club World... read the full article on The Conversation
June 5, 2025
How to design landscapes that enhance natural sounds and minimise noise pollution
Sounds are integral parts of any landscape. Think of the calls of grouse and curlew... read the full article on The Conversation
May 13, 2025
Amazon’s new robot has a sense of touch, but it’s not here to replace humans
Amazon has just unveiled its newest warehouse robot called Vulcan, which has a “sense of... read the full article on The Conversation
May 22, 2025
After 50 successful years, the European Space Agency has some big challenges ahead
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa).... read the full article on The Conversation
May 12, 2025
O tráfico de insetos representa um risco para a vida selvagem e a saúde humana
Quatro homens foram recentemente presos e multados por tentarem contrabandear mais de 5.000 formigas para... read the full article on The Conversation
May 16, 2025
Horrific, bizarre, lonely: how women going through the menopause describe their experiences
Oestrogen and progesterone are the primary sex hormones in females, playing powerful roles throughout life... read the full article on The Conversation
May 29, 2025
Rise of the Zombie Bugs takes readers on a jaw-dropping tour of the parasite world
Rise of the Zombie Bugs, by Mindy Weisberger, is a non-fiction book that borrows from... read the full article on The Conversation
May 19, 2025
For a Canadian in London, King Charles’ Royal Garden Party inspires sustainability education
On a glorious afternoon recently, I had the good fortune to attend a specially themed... read the full article on The Conversation