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Police to review anti‑racism guidance after Henry Nowak murder – why they’re right to do so

Police to review anti‑racism guidance after Henry Nowak murder – why they’re right to do so

Police Minister Sarah Jones said the current guidance gives the ‘wrong impression’.

yesterday 7

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John Coxhead

Masters of the Universe tries to manage the absurd masculinity of He‑Man – it should just accept masculinity is absurd

Masters of the Universe tries to manage the absurd masculinity of He‑Man – it should just accept masculinity is absurd

He-man only pokes fun at parts of itself and is uneven as a result.

yesterday 8

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Alexander Sergeant

Tonight the Music Seems So Loud: George Michael’s music, artistry and drama

Tonight the Music Seems So Loud: George Michael’s music, artistry and drama

George Michael was a true artist who had a big hand in every aspect of the creation of his music.

yesterday 8

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Glenn Fosbraey

Great apes: what we know about their cognition, cooperation and curiosity after two decades of research

Great apes: what we know about their cognition, cooperation and curiosity after two decades of research

A database of great ape research promises to unlock deeper understanding of their cognition, intelligence and social behaviour.

yesterday 5

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Alejandro sánchez-amaro

Why ‘psychopath’ is a dangerous label when it comes to criminal justice

Why ‘psychopath’ is a dangerous label when it comes to criminal justice

Used carefully, psychopathy research can help the law make better decisions. Used carelessly, it can turn a contested scientific construct into a...

yesterday 3

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Luke danagher

Britain’s reading revival may be failing to reach those most disconnected from books

Britain’s reading revival may be failing to reach those most disconnected from books

For some adults, the problem is not beginning a ‘reading journey’ but rebuilding one that stalled years earlier.

yesterday 4

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Caroline cauchi

The graduate job market is grim right now – but the data says university is still worth it

The graduate job market is grim right now – but the data says university is still worth it

The employment benefit of a degree is large.

yesterday 6

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Sean Brophy

Iran war: ordinary Israelis and Lebanese remain trapped by the false promises of their leaders

Iran war: ordinary Israelis and Lebanese remain trapped by the false promises of their leaders

Ordinary Lebanese and Israeli people are caught in the middle of a longstanding conflict between the Israeli government and Hezbollah.

yesterday 1

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Amnon Aran

A new reuse symbol aims to be as recognisable as the recycling logo – and make more of a difference

A new reuse symbol aims to be as recognisable as the recycling logo – and make more of a difference

As part of a more effective network of reuse infrastructure, this new symbol could be a catalyst for more effective waste reduction.

yesterday 1

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Cressida Bowyer

How methane policy will make or break the climate crisis

How methane policy will make or break the climate crisis

The Climate Policy Monitor report found a trend of backsliding by one country in particular, but there are signs of hope at the global level.

yesterday 0

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Helena wright

Pain shouldn’t be judged with a lie detector test – here’s why

Pain shouldn’t be judged with a lie detector test – here’s why

We have always doubted patients who say they are in pain. Now we have a machine to do it for us.

yesterday 5

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Jan vollert

What Kevin Keegan’s cancer diagnosis reveals about how we find disease

What Kevin Keegan’s cancer diagnosis reveals about how we find disease

Kevin Keegan’s cancer diagnosis and a surprising statistical quirk. What car crashes, shark attacks and workplace safety have in common.

yesterday 5

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Kit Yates

Mariana Martines: the infuriating reason you’ve never heard of this brilliant 18th‑century composer

Mariana Martines: the infuriating reason you’ve never heard of this brilliant 18th‑century composer

Why musical talents like this famed female composer were allowed to fade into obscurity

yesterday 0

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Cayenna Ponchione-Bailey

Gulf expat reactions to Iran war show us how countries like UAE instil loyalty in western migrants

Gulf expat reactions to Iran war show us how countries like UAE instil loyalty in western migrants

The way wealthy migrants and influencers reacted to Iranian attacks can tell us a lot about the image that places like Dubai have carefully...

yesterday 0

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Javier bordón

New season of The Conversation’s award‑winning Curious Kids podcast launching this June

New season of The Conversation’s award‑winning Curious Kids podcast launching this June

The podcast where kids ask questions direct to academics is back for a second season.

previous day 7

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Eloise Stevens

When satire could destroy a career: the scandals of Georgian politician Charles James Fox

When satire could destroy a career: the scandals of Georgian politician Charles James Fox

Scandal and satire transformed Charles James Fox into one of Britain’s first political celebrities, and shaped public opinion for decades.

previous day 7

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Callum Smith

How to know if it’s time to quit your first job

How to know if it’s time to quit your first job

Bad day at work, or something worse?

previous day 3

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Anthony klotz

The hidden assumptions that leave nurses exposed to sexual harassment

The hidden assumptions that leave nurses exposed to sexual harassment

Many nurses experience sexual comments, touching and intimidation at work. Too often, they are expected to cope quietly.

previous day 5

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Elaine craig

Why researchers may be getting mental health inequalities wrong

Why researchers may be getting mental health inequalities wrong

Lived experience of a mental health issue is often devalued in psychological research – embracing it can create more impact for minoritised...

previous day 5

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Shola apena rogers

Could a gut microbe help reduce weight regain after dieting? New study suggests it might

Could a gut microbe help reduce weight regain after dieting? New study suggests it might

The researchers looked at Akkermansia muciniphila, one of the most abundant gut microbes.

previous day 6

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Rachel Woods

Finland is Europe’s most digitalised country – but older people are still left behind

Finland is Europe’s most digitalised country – but older people are still left behind

In-person visits to important places, such as banks and health centres, can become very limited, even impossible.

previous day 2

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Jeff hearn

Birds masturbate, and that’s perfectly normal

Birds masturbate, and that’s perfectly normal

Some bird keepers have tried to drug their animals to stop them engaging in solo sex.

previous day 2

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Chloe heys

Whistler by Ann Patchett: a pacy metafiction where rich people are nice to each other

Whistler by Ann Patchett: a pacy metafiction where rich people are nice to each other

Ann Patchett’s 11th novel follows a daughter and father who reunite and learn to be better to each other.

previous day 1

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Rona Cran

Backrooms: why being trapped in the film’s endless corridors feels a lot like modern life

Backrooms: why being trapped in the film’s endless corridors feels a lot like modern life

Beneath the horrifying labyrinth, Backrooms tells a familiar story of foreclosed futures, precarity and frustrated aspirations.

previous day 1

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James Cronin

Life in the ancient Arctic: tiny teeth of newly discovered species suggest it was a cradle of mammalian evolution

Life in the ancient Arctic: tiny teeth of newly discovered species suggest it was a cradle of mammalian evolution

The Arctic was not simply a cold edge of the Cretaceous world, but a place where mammals adapted, diversified, migrated and originated.

previous day 0

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Sarah shelley

Four top tips for tracing your ancestry from a family historian

Four top tips for tracing your ancestry from a family historian

Studying the stories of our ancestors, whatever their background, is a deeply enriching experience.

previous day 2

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Rachel murphy

We don’t always read comics in the same way as text – and that makes them a good learning tool

We don’t always read comics in the same way as text – and that makes them a good learning tool

Reading and understanding comics is much more complex than you might initially think.

previous day 2

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Diarmuid verrier

Extreme weather is making Antarctic research harder, but new technology is providing some answers – new study

Extreme weather is making Antarctic research harder, but new technology is providing some answers – new study

There’s a greater need than ever to understand how climate change in Antarctica will have global consequences – but research if getting more...

previous day 0

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Katharine Hendry

Women’s prize for non‑fiction: powerful biographies, moving histories and creative approaches to health – six experts review the shortlist

Women’s prize for non‑fiction: powerful biographies, moving histories and creative approaches to health – six experts review the shortlist

New perspectives on history, complicated family relationships and a creative approach to health.

monday 10

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Barrie llewelyn

What happened to Afghanistan’s female academics?

What happened to Afghanistan’s female academics?

By December 2022, all universities in Afghanistan had closed their doors to women.

monday 10

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Shahira shahir

Tony Blair has taken aim at Keir Starmer – but some of his criticisms apply to New Labour too

Tony Blair has taken aim at Keir Starmer – but some of his criticisms apply to New Labour too

Several of the UK’s current problems trace their roots back to Blair’s time in office.

monday 9

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Mark wickham-jones

Battleground Vienna: Austrian intelligence officer convicted of spying for Russia belongs to a long tradition

Battleground Vienna: Austrian intelligence officer convicted of spying for Russia belongs to a long tradition

The Austrian capital of Vienna has long been a hub of espionage.

monday 6

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Karina urbach

How to be clutter free with kids – minimalist families told me how they live with less

How to be clutter free with kids – minimalist families told me how they live with less

Saying no to kids who want to buy stuff can be tricky, but gifting experiences or opting for open-ended toys such as building blocks can help.

monday 2

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Amber Martin-Woodhead

Land by Maggie O'Farrell is haunting tale set in post‑famine Ireland about history, map‑making and memory

Land by Maggie O'Farrell is haunting tale set in post‑famine Ireland about history, map‑making and memory

How can you map a changing landscape and retain its history and spirituality?

monday 6

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David nally

Why the world’s most ambitious coal phase‑out deal has failed – and what it means for climate finance

Why the world’s most ambitious coal phase‑out deal has failed – and what it means for climate finance

The $20 billion climate flop: a flagship plan to phase out coal in Indonesia hasn’t shut a single power plant.

monday 8

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Freddie Daley

Scottish elections: why did Labour see its worst result in the history of devolution?

Scottish elections: why did Labour see its worst result in the history of devolution?

Yes, voters were angry at UK Labour – but the Scottish party failed to get the best out of Holyrood’s voting system.

monday 2

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Kezia Dugdale

Quantum computers could expose our digital secrets – but there are much better reasons to build them

Quantum computers could expose our digital secrets – but there are much better reasons to build them

More profitable applications for quantum computers are eclipsing the drive to break encryption.

monday 9

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Keith Martin

Honey may be the natural buzz you need to fuel your workouts

Honey may be the natural buzz you need to fuel your workouts

Honey may be a low-cost alternative to expensive energy gels and pre-workout supplements.

monday 4

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Henry Chung

Many women with breast cancer could avoid chemotherapy – what you need to know about the genetic test

Many women with breast cancer could avoid chemotherapy – what you need to know about the genetic test

A new DNA test could spare millions of breast cancer patients from chemotherapy. We answer your questions about what it means and who it helps.

monday 10

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Justin Stebbing

Women’s prize in non‑fiction: powerful biographies, moving histories and creative approaches to health – six experts review the shortlist

Women’s prize in non‑fiction: powerful biographies, moving histories and creative approaches to health – six experts review the shortlist

New perspectives on history, complicated family relationships and a creative approach to health.

monday 4

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Barrie llewelyn

In an age of ‘heteropessimism’, straight romcoms can make us cringe – but the story’s different when it comes to queer love

In an age of ‘heteropessimism’, straight romcoms can make us cringe – but the story’s different when it comes to queer love

It’s hard to root for a story where boy meets girl and they live happily ever after in a time when that is happening less in real life.

monday 2

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Mary Harrod

Turkish democracy on trial: how Erdoğan’s rule has undermined justice and weakened his rivals

Turkish democracy on trial: how Erdoğan’s rule has undermined justice and weakened his rivals

Nullifying the leader of Turkey’s main opposition party is the latest in a string of measures that are taking the country down the road to autocracy.

monday 1

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Ayla Göl

Why students still face a postcode lottery in university wellbeing support

Why students still face a postcode lottery in university wellbeing support

Engagement in mental health frameworks is voluntary – but in Wales, that’s changing.

29.05.2026 8

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Emma roberts

Thinking about selling clothes on Vinted? The steps you can take to make this a greener option

Thinking about selling clothes on Vinted? The steps you can take to make this a greener option

Reselling clothes might seem like a green option, but it is not as simple as it sounds.

29.05.2026 4

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Patsy Perry

How and where the world’s 2 billion barrels of strategic oil reserves are stockpiled

How and where the world’s 2 billion barrels of strategic oil reserves are stockpiled

Geologist Scott Montgomery tells The Conversation Weekly podcast how strategic oil reserves work and why the U.S. keeps oil in underground salt...

29.05.2026 10

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Gemma Ware

The Scottish electoral system has delivered its most disproportional result yet

The Scottish electoral system has delivered its most disproportional result yet

Pro-independence MSPs now make up 57% of the parliament.

29.05.2026 10

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John Curtice

Ibuprofen for joint pain: what you really need to know

Ibuprofen for joint pain: what you really need to know

Ibuprofen is one of the most purchased medicines in the UK.

29.05.2026 6

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Anthony paul smith

Peter Murrell embezzled SNP donations – why do so many voters stay loyal to the party?

Peter Murrell embezzled SNP donations – why do so many voters stay loyal to the party?

Voters in Scotland still tend to back a party along constitutional lines.

29.05.2026 4

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Rob Johns

My unsung hero of science: William Adams, the Bombay bureaucrat whose vision of a solar future was dashed by colonial conservatism

My unsung hero of science: William Adams, the Bombay bureaucrat whose vision of a solar future was dashed by colonial conservatism

William Adams was convinced that solar energy could change the world. The problem was, he needed more sun to demonstrate it.

29.05.2026 10

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Sebastian egholm lund

Sonny Rollins the last great of the jazz era dies

Sonny Rollins the last great of the jazz era dies

He was the Saxophone Colossus

29.05.2026 6

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Richard worth