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Researchers ask us to rethink the ways we see and study the Arctic
Given increasing geopolitical tensions and economic interest in the region, how can academic research support those who live in and depend on the Arctic?
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Left-of-centre parties like Labour face challenges from both right and left – here’s what they can do about it
The social democratic movement is clearly under pressure.
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Ocean monitoring is in trouble: without the US, it’s up to Europe and Asia to avoid losing sight of the world’s deep-sea ecosystems
Defunding marine monitoring networks could jeopardise efforts to avoid losing track of the world’s oceans and their precious ecosystems, which drive the blue economy.
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Spice Girls at 30: how girl power changed pop
When the Spice Girls burst onto the scene in 1996 with their debut single Wannabe, they helped to reshape discussions around gender sexuality, power and pop culture.
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Why the EU economy should embrace digital currencies to become less dependent on the US
The US dominates international payment systems.
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Could the war in Ukraine bring political change to Russia?
The war is increasingly becoming a public humiliation for Russia.
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US defies forecasts of economic slowdown, but its growth isn’t making ordinary people better off
Confronted by higher prices for everyday products, US households are spending more in total.
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Anti-foreigner violence in South Africa is easily sparked: what hasn’t been done to deal with it
Several key actions that could help are not yet on the table, including mobilising other political parties as well as civic society to fight anti-foreigner hysteria.
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Home insurance and the unraveling of Florida communities
Florida’s current approach to insurance is forcing those who can least afford it to bear the cost of the climate crisis. But different approaches are available.
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Who is allowed to walk on the beach? It depends on where you live
Both legally and practically speaking, getting to the water’s edge isn’t as straightforward as it might seem – or as many people might like.
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Philadelphia’s 2026 sports calendar is packed – but fans are being priced out
In 1976, fans could score a ticket to the MLB All-Star Game for $6. In 2026, tickets start at over $200.
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A philosopher’s take on NZ’s bill to define who counts as a woman or man
The bill treats a complex cluster of biological traits as if it were one settled thing, and ties legal meaning to the pretence.