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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
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Britain’s textile history told through 22 museums and archives
May 28, 2026Textiles shape British life in ways we often overlook – the clothes we wear, the... read the full article on The Conversation
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Beyond Anglo-Saxons, Celts and Vikings: DNA uncovers a dynamic history of migration to Britain
May 26, 2026Each of us tells a story about who we are, often tracing our identity back... read the full article on The Conversation
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Lagartos assexuados, nascimentos virginais e clones: as espécies exclusivamente femininas do reino animal
May 22, 2026Pode parecer bizarro demais para ser verdade, mas a molinésia-amazona (Poecilia formosa), um peixe que... read the full article on The Conversation
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Asexual lizards, virgin births and clones – the all-female species of the animal kingdom
May 21, 2026It may sound too bizarre to be true but the Amazon molly (Poecilia formosa), a... read the full article on The Conversation
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Eaten, used as taxis and vomited up: how bees support other animals
May 15, 2026The importance of bees for pollinating wild plants and crops is well known. If we... read the full article on The Conversation
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Morte de um animal de estimação é difícil para as pessoas, mas e para os outros pets?
May 14, 2026Recentemente, perdi uma das minhas cocker spaniels, a Bobbi. Ela estava em boa forma, saudável... read the full article on The Conversation
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Pet loss is difficult for people – what about for other pets?
May 8, 2026I recently lost one of my cocker spaniels, Bobbi. She was fit, healthy and active,... read the full article on The Conversation
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‘A life-and-death matter’: understanding how Ofsted inspections risk suicidal thoughts in teachers
May 7, 2026Ofsted, the schools inspectorate in England, was the subject of a UK parliamentary inquiry after... read the full article on The Conversation
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« Les Hommes du président » : monument à une époque où le grand public avait confiance dans la presse
May 6, 2026En 1976, les Hommes du président, d’Alan J. Pakula, dépeignait un idéal-type du travail journalistique : enquête minutieuse... read the full article on The Conversation