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E1: the illegal settlement at the heart of the UK’s West Bank trade ban

E1: the illegal settlement at the heart of the UK’s West Bank trade ban

The international community has long seen the construction of E1 as a red line.

yesterday 7

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Rory McCarthy

Fatigue in teenage girls linked to heavy periods and lifestyle – not iron deficiency

Fatigue in teenage girls linked to heavy periods and lifestyle – not iron deficiency

Overlooking the key causes of fatigue may mean missing important opportunities to support teenage girls’ health and wellbeing.

yesterday 5

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Moa Wolff

Virtually trying on clothes using AI can help cut fast‑fashion waste, study reveals

Virtually trying on clothes using AI can help cut fast‑fashion waste, study reveals

Virtually trying on clothes could persuade more people to experiment with renting clothes.

yesterday 2

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Rebecca Beech

Pisa results: what they tell us about reading standards in Welsh schools – and what they don’t

Pisa results: what they tell us about reading standards in Welsh schools – and what they don’t

Pisa should be seen as a warning light, rather than a diagnosis of what is wrong with Welsh education.

yesterday 0

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Manon Jones

How cash‑in‑hand businesses can get stuck in the informal economy

How cash‑in‑hand businesses can get stuck in the informal economy

The hardest part of leaving the cash economy can be the expectations of loyal customers.

yesterday 3

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Danny Buckley

Call My Agent! The Movie: why this much‑loved French TV series fails as a film

Call My Agent! The Movie: why this much‑loved French TV series fails as a film

Faithful fans are sure to enjoy this film-about-a-film romp, but those unfamiliar with the series might find it less engaging.

yesterday 0

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Ginette Vincendeau

How ‘positive’ stress could improve the welfare of zoo animals

How ‘positive’ stress could improve the welfare of zoo animals

You can have too much of a good thing.

yesterday 1

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Paul Rose

What Patriot Platform tells us about how the far right in the UK is changing its tactics

What Patriot Platform tells us about how the far right in the UK is changing its tactics

It’s becoming more mobile, networked and potentially vigilante – and draws on Christian symbolism.

yesterday 0

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William Allchorn

UK plan to sanction Israel’s illegal West Bank settlements is a historic shift in tone and policy

UK plan to sanction Israel’s illegal West Bank settlements is a historic shift in tone and policy

The government’s move is a direct cricitism of the Netanyahu government.

yesterday 0

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Mohamed Ibrahim Hafez

The weight‑loss drug divide: private prescribing is lowest where need is greatest

The weight‑loss drug divide: private prescribing is lowest where need is greatest

GLP-1 drugs can produce major weight loss, but their wider impact will depend on affordable treatment and appropriate support.

yesterday 4

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Rachel Woods

The Anthropocene was rejected as a geological epoch – but the idea is still changing how we see the world

The Anthropocene was rejected as a geological epoch – but the idea is still changing how we see the world

New research argues no other concept reflects our planet-wide transformation in its proper context of deep time.

yesterday 1

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Jan Zalasiewicz

‘Peaceful’ Sweden once sought nuclear weapons. That legacy still shapes defence planning

‘Peaceful’ Sweden once sought nuclear weapons. That legacy still shapes defence planning

Geopolitical tensions and Nato membership have put the nuclear question back on the table.

yesterday 1

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Björn Lundberg

The Bayeux tapestry is really an embroidered comic strip

The Bayeux tapestry is really an embroidered comic strip

Using needlework to construct personal stories and a tangible record of events in a form of comic strip has a long and storied history.

previous day 20

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Harriet Earle

Why the government’s debt is growing – current public spending pressures explained

Why the government’s debt is growing – current public spending pressures explained

Prime minister Andy Burnham and chancellor John Healey have to find answers about where cuts will be made or taxes raised.

previous day 10

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David McMillan

Too hot to learn: how climate change hurts children’s chances from birth

Too hot to learn: how climate change hurts children’s chances from birth

Floods, droughts and extreme heat can disrupt nutrition and healthcare in early life, with consequences that may last for years.

previous day 3

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Akanksha Bapna

The autonomy paradox: how more freedom at work can leave you feeling powerless

The autonomy paradox: how more freedom at work can leave you feeling powerless

Feeling in control is not always good for us.

previous day 2

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Andreana Drencheva

Iran war: Tehran’s assertive rhetoric signals a new and dangerous phase in conflict

Iran war: Tehran’s assertive rhetoric signals a new and dangerous phase in conflict

The US-Israeli war against Iran appears to be entering a new cycle of escalation.

previous day 30

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Bamo Nouri

Humanoid robots can sprint and box – but the real test is doing the laundry

Humanoid robots can sprint and box – but the real test is doing the laundry

Athletic feats are impressive, but useful robots must be able to adapt, recover from mistakes and handle the unexpected.

previous day 4

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Wai-Keung Fung

How ‘egalitarian’ Sweden became more comfortable with wealth

How ‘egalitarian’ Sweden became more comfortable with wealth

After the end of its wealth tax came a newfound ‘wealth porn’.

previous day 6

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Håkan Johansson

How the chemistry of Star Trek changed my life – from a gunpowder plot to ‘red hellfire’

How the chemistry of Star Trek changed my life – from a gunpowder plot to ‘red hellfire’

Was my career choice inspired by Star Trek? Indubitably.

previous day 4

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Gemma Shearman

Why should we care if there aren’t any squished insects on our windscreens?

Why should we care if there aren’t any squished insects on our windscreens?

Insects are under threat partly because of man-made climate change, heatwaves and intensive farming.

previous day 10

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Alex Dittrich

How studying astronauts could help tackle ageing on Earth

How studying astronauts could help tackle ageing on Earth

Spaceflight can reproduce some changes associated with later life within weeks, offering clues about muscle loss, frailty and recovery.

previous day 6

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Samantha Jones

Mentoring based on young peoples’ strengths can alleviate the crisis in education, training and employment

Mentoring based on young peoples’ strengths can alleviate the crisis in education, training and employment

Mentors are trained adults who can offer emotional, practical and developmental support to young people.

previous day 5

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Catherine Comfort

Compulsory grammar tests in England’s schools aren’t improving children’s writing

Compulsory grammar tests in England’s schools aren’t improving children’s writing

Teachers have gained some skills, but the GPS test is not an effective means of helping pupils become better writers.

previous day 5

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Angela Jayne Kilpatrick

Denmark is a cycling nation, but our research shows rates are declining – here’s why

Denmark is a cycling nation, but our research shows rates are declining – here’s why

Denmark built the bike lanes – but people are still getting in cars.

previous day 4

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Jasper Schipperijn

What anglers have taught me about saving England’s sharks

What anglers have taught me about saving England’s sharks

Scientists are working closely with anglers to track the lives of sharks in English waters.

previous day 2

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Matthew Witt

How Facebook’s News Feed introduced the age of the algorithm 20 years ago

How Facebook’s News Feed introduced the age of the algorithm 20 years ago

It might seem quaint now but for many Facebook users, the introduction of this content algorithm felt like a violation of their privacy and trust.

monday 10

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Asher Kessler

How Facebook’s News Feed kicked off the age of the algorithm

How Facebook’s News Feed kicked off the age of the algorithm

It might seem quaint now but for many Facebook users, the introduction of this content algorithm felt like a violation of their privacy and trust.

monday 20

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Asher Kessler

Eating a handful of nuts each day is linked with lower risk of high blood pressure, our research shows

Eating a handful of nuts each day is linked with lower risk of high blood pressure, our research shows

Consuming between 30-35g of nuts daily was linked with a 26% lower risk of hypertension.

monday 8

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Shireen Kassam

How Facebook’s revolutionary News Feed kicked off the age of algorithms

How Facebook’s revolutionary News Feed kicked off the age of algorithms

It might seem quaint now but for many Facebook users, the introduction of this content algorithm felt like a violation of their privacy and trust.

monday 9

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Asher Kessler

How the ‘first bird’ leapt into the sky and soared above the dinosaurs

How the ‘first bird’ leapt into the sky and soared above the dinosaurs

Archaeopteryx is an evolutionary icon for scientists.

monday 2

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Neil J. Gostling

The Long Version by Petra Hůlová is about a middle‑aged feminist caught between the past and future

The Long Version by Petra Hůlová is about a middle‑aged feminist caught between the past and future

Sylvie feels like her radical world only exists in the past and as she gets older her choices and world are shrinking.

monday 10

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Helen Vassallo

Saltwater flooding could radically change which crops are worth growing

Saltwater flooding could radically change which crops are worth growing

The places most exposed to saltwater flooding, especially the low-lying Fenlands, are also some of the most productive farmland in the UK.

monday 4

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Saul Ngarava

Crime is falling – but the public doesn’t feel safer, study finds

Crime is falling – but the public doesn’t feel safer, study finds

People are hardwired to believe they’re in danger – and politicians can tap into this.

monday 5

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Bobby Duffy

Why do I crash at 3pm? The science behind the ‘afternoon slump’

Why do I crash at 3pm? The science behind the ‘afternoon slump’

Don’t dread the ‘afternoon slump’. Here’s what you can do to combat it.

monday 10

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Michelle Spear

How beavers can help create fire breaks as part of a drought preparation plan

How beavers can help create fire breaks as part of a drought preparation plan

A pilot scheme reintroducing beavers has created a green, wet corridor which could be valuable during hot, dry summers.

monday 5

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Christian Dunn

Body size cannot tell you how fit someone is, but it shapes how people are judged

Body size cannot tell you how fit someone is, but it shapes how people are judged

Larger people were seen more negatively than slimmer people doing the same activities in this research.

monday 2

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Jordan Beaumont

When does hardship become poverty? The left and right draw the line differently

When does hardship become poverty? The left and right draw the line differently

Britons divide sharply over whether exclusion from ordinary living standards counts as poverty.

monday 5

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Joanna Syrda

Germany: why the AfD won in Saxony‑Anhalt – and what happens next

Germany: why the AfD won in Saxony‑Anhalt – and what happens next

The AfD received by far the most amount of votes in Saxony-Anhalt, falling marginally short of an absolute majority.

monday 2

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Ed Turner

Star Trek used wormholes to jump through space – what’s the science behind them?

Star Trek used wormholes to jump through space – what’s the science behind them?

The first appearance of a wormhole in Star Trek was a typically pioneering reference to what was then a niche research topic.

monday 2

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Katy Clough

Immigration in Sweden: how the country went from one of Europe’s most welcoming, to one of its most restrictive

Immigration in Sweden: how the country went from one of Europe’s most welcoming, to one of its most restrictive

The 2015 refugee crisis fundamentally changed the political debate around migration.

monday 2

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Henrik Emilsson

Star Trek used wormholes to jump through space – but what’s the science behind them?

Star Trek used wormholes to jump through space – but what’s the science behind them?

The first appearance of a wormhole in Star Trek was a typically pioneering reference to what was then a niche research topic.

monday 2

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Katy Clough

Science uncovers how the brain interprets artistic beauty

Science uncovers how the brain interprets artistic beauty

An MRI study zeroes in on the brain networks that underline collective appreciation of art.

05.09.2026 10

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Deniz Vatansever

Reform UK polling sting: why even small donations matter in politics these days

Reform UK polling sting: why even small donations matter in politics these days

It’s the latest financial controversy to rock the party.

04.09.2026 10

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Sam Power

Syria: journey through a country in ruins

Syria: journey through a country in ruins

Our team of researchers travelled through some of Syria’s devastated cities to find out how people are rebuilding their lives after the civil war.

04.09.2026 10

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Jonathan Este

War drama Pressure depicts D‑day’s weather forecast – what we found when we recreated the challenge using modern systems

War drama Pressure depicts D‑day’s weather forecast – what we found when we recreated the challenge using modern systems

Even with today’s forecasting technology, D-Day would not have been an easy call as portrayed in the new movie, Pressure.

04.09.2026 8

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Andrew Charlton-Perez

The Raw and the Cooked exhibition: art goes medieval in search of the aesthetic of the middle ages

The Raw and the Cooked exhibition: art goes medieval in search of the aesthetic of the middle ages

This exhibition is not so much about the middle ages, more about the aesthetic tropes we associate with it.

04.09.2026 4

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Sarah Salih

Climate change images are getting scarier – could fear help drive action?

Climate change images are getting scarier – could fear help drive action?

New research suggests negative or anxiety-inducing images might be more useful than once thought.

04.09.2026 6

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Joshua Garland

In re‑releasing Avengers Endgame, Marvel is quietly admitting its Multiverse failures

In re‑releasing Avengers Endgame, Marvel is quietly admitting its Multiverse failures

This re-release looks less like nostalgia and more like surrender: a bid to escape the multiverse mess and make things coherent again.

04.09.2026 5

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Roman Pavlyuchenko

A mosquito that can transmit Zika has bred in London – but that doesn’t mean the virus is spreading in people there

A mosquito that can transmit Zika has bred in London – but that doesn’t mean the virus is spreading in people there

The immediate risk is very low. The discovery shows how warmer weather may change Britain’s defences against mosquito-borne disease.

04.09.2026 10

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Manal Mohammed