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China’s panda diplomacy: how Beijing combines conservation and trade
China has pursued a policy of using its panda conservation project as a trade and diplomacy tool.
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Month: October 2026
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Will AI be good or bad for the climate? Here’s what the latest evidence on energy use suggests
AI data centres are using vast amounts of energy, but that is expected to grow fast.
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How dyspraxia can exhaust children and exclude them from social activities
Tasks such as writing, dressing and PE can demand far more effort, leaving some children tired, anxious and less active.
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When Europe’s monastic libraries were looted, Britain’s richest book collectors went hunting
The forgotten story of how Britain acquired Europe’s rarest books.
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Animals: Ben Affleck stars in this thriller about a politician who can’t hide his ugly side
When a politician’s son is kidnapped, he is forced to make decisions that could ruin his campaign.
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Smarter cities need more than smart algorithms. They need trust
We know how cities move, but policy and organizational changes are needed before algorithms can actually improve mobility.
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How bionic eyes are becoming a reality
Researchers are steadily developing more and more capable devices for restoring vision to people with blindness.
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Is your name still common? What Canadian baby names reveal about how we’ve changed
Given names have shifted from inherited collective identity to personal expression.
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Universities are making different choices about AI. How will they fit with their public missions?
A scan of publicly documented AI initiatives at research-intensive universities suggests universities may need to invest more in teaching.
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As the school year settles in, making room for the arts can support everyday well-being
As autumn brings shorter days and new routines, creative activities can support well-being, connection and curiosity in families, schools and communities.
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What is umami?
Umami is the fifth flavour to join the rather elite circle of our basic tastes alongside sweet, sour, salty and bitter. But what is this meaty, brothy flavour that even cats are crazy about?
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How a botched execution and proposed livestream of a firing squad fit in to the US’ death penalty history
Two death penality cases in the US have shocked the world: one for being botched and the other for possibly being made public.