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Andy Burnham says he’ll end rough sleeping – here’s what’s needed to make it happen
July 22, 2026On his first day as prime minister, Andy Burnham promised to end rough sleeping, and... read the full article on The Conversation
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Soon, there will be so much electricity you might be paid to use it
July 21, 2026Imagine a perfect summer weekend day: a cloudless blue sky with a gentle breeze. Solar... read the full article on The Conversation
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Why you are seeing bees struggling to survive this summer
July 10, 2026You may be spotting bodies of dead bumblebees lying across pavements near you in the... read the full article on The Conversation
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Shahrnush Parsipur: Iran has lost one of its bravest and boldest literary voices
July 8, 2026The death of the Iranian novelist and feminist writer at the age of 80 marks... read the full article on The Conversation
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The Great Wherever: an intriguing ghost story about the history of African American land in the US South
July 8, 2026Time dilates for young children, Shannon Sanders writes in The Great Wherever, and also for... read the full article on The Conversation
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Five hidden pitfalls of fitness tracking
July 2, 2026Many people in the UK now use apps, smartwatches or wearable devices to track their... read the full article on The Conversation
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USA at 250: the Black American struggle for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
July 2, 2026As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, there is a tension between those who... read the full article on The Conversation
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Your summer fiction reading list: five of the best reads of 2026 so far, according to our experts
July 2, 2026The best summer companion is a good book. This year has already given us some... read the full article on The Conversation
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Maternity care needs more than answers: it needs change
July 1, 2026The Ockenden Review into maternity and neonatal services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust was... read the full article on The Conversation
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How the heat affects children as they learn, play and do sport – and how parents can help
June 25, 2026Schools in the UK are closing as temperatures soar. If you’re a parent, you might... read the full article on The Conversation
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Holiday travel planning: reasons to try public transport or cycling when you get to your destination
June 25, 2026As tourists prepare to pack their suitcases for a summer trip, decisions about how to... read the full article on The Conversation
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Frida Kahlo at Tate Modern: how a radical artist became a global icon
June 24, 2026Frida: The Making of an Icon at Tate Modern is the first major interrogation of... read the full article on The Conversation
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Helping their friends to read can boost children’s attainment
June 23, 2026In a primary school classroom, a nine-year old reads aloud to the person next to... read the full article on The Conversation
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Eight ways to sleep well in hot weather
June 19, 2026When temperatures rise, sleep often suffers. Hot nights can make it harder to fall asleep,... read the full article on The Conversation
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How a 45-minute family exercise session could boost thinking skills
June 19, 2026Getting enough exercise is one of the most important things we can do for our... read the full article on The Conversation
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What John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary means for Keir Starmer and the UK
June 12, 2026John Healey resigned as defence secretary following continued disagreement between Downing Street, the Treasury and... read the full article on The Conversation
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Why Britain’s regeneration policies keep missing the point – expert panel
June 11, 2026After the mainstream parties suffered big losses in Britain’s local elections in May, they might... read the full article on The Conversation
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Nasa names Artemis III crew, but a rocket explosion has thrown US Moon plans into turmoil
June 9, 2026Nasa has named the crew of its next Artemis mission, which it promised would be... read the full article on The Conversation
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Women’s prize for fiction: tales of power, agency, ageing and connection – six experts review the shortlist and winner
June 8, 2026The Women’s prize for fiction has been awarded to a female author of any nationality... read the full article on The Conversation
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The Fifa men’s World Cup 2026 could be too big for its own good
June 5, 2026The Fifa men’s football World Cup is one of the most powerful brands in sport,... read the full article on The Conversation