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Environment

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There’s a link between sudden Antarctic ice shelf breakups and sea ice loss

When sea ice retreats, damaging ocean waves can break already weakened Antarctic ice shelves

Sciences & Technology

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Research

A world-first clinical trial is studying exactly what works for IBS (and how)

We know the low FODMAP diet and cognitive behavioural therapy can both help Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers. But which one works best for whom?

Politics & Society

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Opinion

Pride is still a protest

PRIDE month is more than a time of recognition, it’s a call to action. It reminds us that while visibility is empowering, it can come at a cost

Sciences & Technology

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Research

Growing evidence for evolving dark energy could inspire a new model of the Universe

The South Pole Telescope has mapped our skies in more detail than ever before, strengthening our understanding of dark energy and the expansion of our universe

Environment

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Research

Ghana’s 24-hour economy could be a lesson for Australia

Ghana’s experiment could be a model of structured 24-hour economy governance if it leads to greater productivity and economic resilience

Health & Medicine

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Go Figure

Just how identical are identical twins?

Myths and legends have surrounded twins for centuries. Here, we explain how they’re formed, how alike they really are and what twins teach us about human health

Politics & Society

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Analysis

The law relies on being precise. AI is disrupting that

Businesses, governments and firms are continuing to experiment with generative AI, but for lawyers and courts, accuracy matters

Arts & Culture

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Under the Microscope

The journey of a master dyer

The tradition of Bhutanese organic dyeing is gradually disappearing. But master dyer, Kencho Dekar, is working with the Grimwade Centre to preserve the vibrant colours and stories in Bhutanese textiles

Health & Medicine

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Research

How to SNAPP a bacterial cell

Computer simulations are helping develop a new generation of bacteria-busting molecules and demonstrating the deadly power that could help solve the antimicrobial resistance crisis

Arts & Culture

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Research

Yes, there’s such a thing as zombie porn

The porn industry has been smuttying up pop culture for decades, and zombie porn just reflects our weird appetites