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Why does plague keep plaguing humans?
July 19, 2024Throughout human history, different infectious diseases have taken the mantle of “most deadly disease” infecting... read the full article on The Conversation
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Five ways to keep your pets cool when the weather’s hot
July 18, 2024When summer arrives in the UK, it seems to appear suddenly. One day we can... read the full article on The Conversation
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Diagnostic médical : ces animaux qui détectent les maladies des humains
July 16, 2024On pourrait penser, lorsqu’il s’agit d’établir précisément le diagnostic d’une maladie, qu’il est systématiquement nécessaire... read the full article on The Conversation
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Walking is great for lower back pain – here’s how to get the most out of this exercise
July 15, 2024If you’re one of the millions of people worldwide who suffer from lower back pain,... read the full article on The Conversation
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Astronauts are stuck on the International Space Station after yet more problems with Boeing’s beleaguered Starliner
July 15, 2024For the past few weeks, Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck... read the full article on The Conversation
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Cães, ratos e abelhas: três animais que podem detectar doenças em seres humanos
July 11, 2024Quando se trata de diagnosticar com precisão uma doença você imediatamente pode pensar que precisa... read the full article on The Conversation
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Three animals that can detect disease in humans
July 5, 2024When it comes to accurately diagnosing a disease, you might think you need expensive, high-tech... read the full article on The Conversation
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Rap lyrics can provide catharsis – both for artists and their fans
July 5, 2024I heard a rapper’s verse a while ago that stopped me in my tracks. The... read the full article on The Conversation
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The fascinating sex lives of insects
June 25, 2024Some insects have detachable penises, others produce sperm that is 20 times the size of... read the full article on The Conversation
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A fascinante vida sexual dos insetos
June 25, 2024Alguns insetos têm pênis destacáveis, outros produzem espermatozoides 20 vezes maiores que o tamanho do... read the full article on The Conversation
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O Sol está chegando ao pico de sua atividade, e isso pode provocar mais auroras e tempestades solares
June 12, 2024Muito mais pessoas que o normal ao redor do mundo puderam recentemente ver as auroras... read the full article on The Conversation
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Queenie is a rejection of the ‘strong Black woman’ stereotype – and a celebration of ‘messy’ quarter life
June 11, 2024Reviews of Channel 4’s new sitcom, Queenie, are divided. The good reviews have praised the... read the full article on The Conversation
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The Sun is reaching the peak of its activity – here’s how that could cause more auroras and solar storms
June 6, 2024Many more people around the world than normal were recently able to see the northern... read the full article on The Conversation
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Beryl Cook and Tom of Finland exhibition: how an odd pairing bring out the best in each other
May 22, 2024They are hung alternately, cheek to cheek, in a modest but thorough show at Studio... read the full article on The Conversation
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LGBTQ+ teachers don’t receive the training and support they need
May 20, 2024LGBTQ+ teachers report feeling stressed and even discriminated against in the workplace due to their... read the full article on The Conversation
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People with disabilities have sex too – so why do some doctors think otherwise?
May 15, 2024Disabled people have sex. They even enjoy it.... read the full article on The Conversation
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Most people still think barristers need to sound posh, our research shows – but accent discrimination serves no one
May 13, 2024In the UK legal system, a barrister’s job is to present formalised legal arguments in... read the full article on The Conversation
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Swapping payments for vouchers won’t fix disability benefits – here’s what’s needed instead
May 3, 2024The UK government is proposing major changes to the benefits system, in response to the... read the full article on The Conversation
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Are young people smarter than older adults? My research shows cognitive differences between generations are diminishing
May 1, 2024We often assume young people are smarter, or at least quicker, than older people. For... read the full article on The Conversation
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Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s departing first minister, and the art of the resignation speech
April 29, 2024Humza Yousaf’s resignation as first minister of Scotland was, in the end, expected, after a... read the full article on The Conversation