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Alpha males are surprisingly rare among primates – new research
July 16, 2025Is it true that male animals are dominant over females? Previous studies have often found... read the full article on The Conversation
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Plant theft is often overlooked – that’s why it’s on the rise
July 14, 2025More than 180 plants were stolen from a well-loved public park in Nottingham called Arboretum... read the full article on The Conversation
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Pets can get sunburned too – what you need to know
July 11, 2025While there is good awareness of the potential dangers of pets overheating in high temperatures... read the full article on The Conversation
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Lioness Lucy Bronze uses ‘cycle syncing’ to get an edge on her competition — here’s how the practise works
July 9, 2025England footballer Lucy Bronze recently said in an interview that “cycle syncing” gives her an... read the full article on The Conversation
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I rode the Tour de France to study its impact on the human body – here’s what I learned
July 8, 2025The Tour de France is often called the world’s biggest annual sporting event. Each July... read the full article on The Conversation
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Elon Musk says he may launch his own party: but US history tells us that’s not a recipe for success
July 4, 2025You can listen to more articles from The Conversation, narrated by Noa,here.... read the full article on The Conversation
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A brief history of the slogan T-shirt
July 3, 2025You probably have a drawer full of T-shirts. They’re comfy, easy to style, cheap and... read the full article on The Conversation
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Mr. Nobody Against Putin gives an insight into the propaganda in Russian schools
July 3, 2025A remarkable documentary is providing insight into the propaganda found within Russian schools. Mr. Nobody... read the full article on The Conversation
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Pets get hay fever too – how to spot it and manage it
July 3, 2025Summer often brings with it the unmistakable sniffles and sneezes of hay fever. As plants... read the full article on The Conversation
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Welfare reform bill: what changes did the government make to get it over the line?
July 2, 2025The government’s landmark bill on welfare reform passed by 335 to 260 votes on Tuesday... read the full article on The Conversation
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The mistakes Keir Starmer made over disability cuts – and how he can avoid future embarrassment
July 2, 2025Labour MPs have forced a major government climbdown over disability benefit cuts, in an embarrassing... read the full article on The Conversation
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Five ways to avoid illness like the Lionesses
July 1, 2025Think back to the last time you had a cold or the flu. Now imagine... read the full article on The Conversation
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How to protect your favourite urban trees from increasing danger
June 23, 2025Whether your favourite tree is in a private garden, on wasteland, in a school playground... read the full article on The Conversation
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Jaws at 50: a cinematic masterpiece – and an incredible piece of propaganda
June 16, 2025Jaws turns 50 on June 20. Last year, Quentin Tarantino called Stephen Spielberg’s film “possibly... read the full article on The Conversation
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The Club World Cup 2025 shows sharing the stage is the future of global sport
June 13, 2025Before it kicked off, the all new revamped and expanded men’s 2025 Fifa Club World... read the full article on The Conversation
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What the new British zoo standards mean for animal welfare
June 10, 2025If you visit a zoo, you might be captivated by the animals you see —... read the full article on The Conversation
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Can a robot help you age better?
June 6, 2025As more of us live longer, can robots help us maintain healthier, more independent and... read the full article on The Conversation
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How to design landscapes that enhance natural sounds and minimise noise pollution
June 5, 2025Sounds are integral parts of any landscape. Think of the calls of grouse and curlew... read the full article on The Conversation
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Rise of the Zombie Bugs takes readers on a jaw-dropping tour of the parasite world
May 29, 2025Rise of the Zombie Bugs, by Mindy Weisberger, is a non-fiction book that borrows from... read the full article on The Conversation
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How vitamin B12 deficiency may disrupt pregnant women’s bodies
May 27, 2025Despite living in an age of dietary abundance, vitamin B12 deficiency is on the rise.... read the full article on The Conversation