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A new reuse symbol aims to be as recognisable as the recycling logo – and make more of a difference
As part of a more effective network of reuse infrastructure, this new symbol could be a catalyst for more effective waste reduction.
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How ‘monoculture’ became a catchall for two opposing anxieties – that we no longer share enough, and that we all share too much
The term’s contradictory uses signal deeper worries about cultural fragmenting and algorithmic-induced flattening.
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PFAS in ski wax: Despite bans, these forever chemicals linger in wax rooms, study shows – so does their health risk
New research offers a cautionary tale about the difficulty of removing ‘forever chemicals’ from the environment.
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Most Americans broadly support public education for undocumented students – regardless of their political affiliation and religion
Some states are trying to challenge a long-held precedent that undocumented children are allowed to attend public school free of charge.
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How methane policy will make or break the climate crisis
The Climate Policy Monitor report found a trend of backsliding by one country in particular, but there are signs of hope at the global level.
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What Kevin Keegan’s cancer diagnosis reveals about how we find disease
Kevin Keegan’s cancer diagnosis and a surprising statistical quirk. What car crashes, shark attacks and workplace safety have in common.
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Mariana Martines: the infuriating reason you’ve never heard of this brilliant 18th-century composer
Why musical talents like this famed female composer were allowed to fade into obscurity
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Gulf expat reactions to Iran war show us how countries like UAE instil loyalty in western migrants
The way wealthy migrants and influencers reacted to Iranian attacks can tell us a lot about the image that places like Dubai have carefully cultivated.
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Pain shouldn’t be judged with a lie detector test – here’s why
We have always doubted patients who say they are in pain. Now we have a machine to do it for us.
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Maher Nazzal: I walked through Palestine
After years away, I have finally returned to Palestine, not just to visit but to reconnect with the land, the people, the memories, and the reality lived every day, writes Maher Nazzal. COMMENTARY: By Maher Nazzal Walking into Palestine is not just a journey across geography, it is a confrontation with memory, identity, and everything
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Chatbot teddies for three-year-olds? Why AI toys are risky for kids
AI toys can tell stories, chat about a child’s interests, play games or even discuss what’s happening in the world today. But they come with risks.
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Climate change may shift hailstorms towards Earth’s poles – new study
Costs from severe storms are increasing – and this global shift in hailstorm spells bad news for crops, too.