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Ancient fossil from China reveals animal-microbe partnerships dating back 550 million years
A sulfur-oxidizing bacteria may have turned a hostile environment into an ecological opportunity for the ancient conotubus organism.
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Iraq’s archaeological discoveries have shaped understanding of human civilisation – but its scientists have been sidelined
The centenaries of some of Iraq’s most influential archaeological discoveries invite reflection about the role of Iraqi scientists.
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Is Germany’s far right AfD about to take over a state government for the first time?
The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is poised to top the poll in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt.
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Leviticus: deadly desire stalks queer teens in this rural Australian horror
Two queer teens find themselves stalked by their desire in this rural Australian horror film
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Giardiasis cases are rising in England: should we be worried?
Giardia causes hundreds of millions of infections globally each year.
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Why criminal justice shouldn’t just be about what punishment people ‘deserve’
Attempts to understand why people offend can clash with deeply-held ideas about responsibility and what punishment someone deserves.
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Canada’s National Housing Strategy is failing Indigenous women and children
Canada’s National Housing Strategy claims to be grounded in a human rights framework, but the needs of Indigenous women and children are not being met.
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Palaces and the Pope: the fascinating story of how Renaissance Rome was rebuilt
Uncertainty over whether the seat of the papacy would remain in the city explains why Rome was a late developer when it came to palace-building, lagging behind Florence and Venice.
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Decoding Trump’s chaos: What science tells us about how Canada — and the world — should respond
As uncertain as Donald Trump’s new world order is, science can explain the effects of his aggression and how to respond.
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Niger’s failed coup is a warning to the Sahel’s military rulers: those with power must keep their promises
Military leaders in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger came to power promising to defeat the insurgencies plaguing their countries. Instead, insecurity has worsened.
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The lesson Canada’s prime minister learned from Brexit is helping in its trade rift with US
Brexit suggested the importance of diversifying trade partners, while underlining the importance of geography.
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Andy Burnham announces thousands of new homes, but is the government much closer to its target?
The new prime minister is facing a daunting task of achieving 1.5 million new homes.