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Early mammals weren’t all loners, as scientists thought – some already lived in pairs alongside the dinosaurs
Our mammalian ancestors living 160 million years ago sometimes lived in pairs.
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Are South African teaching posts up for sale? School staff say an old problem hasn’t gone away
South Africa has clear rules for hiring teachers – but many educators believe other influences are stronger.
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Europe relies on Morocco to keep migrants out – Ceuta shows the political cost
International attention needs to be paid to Europe’s outsourcing of border controls, and to the relationship between Spain and Morocco.
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Journeying Syria’s shattered cities as they move from war to peace
Researchers travelled across Damascus, Rural Damascus, Aleppo and Raqqa observing firsthand how Syrians are navigating the country’s transition.
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My unsung hero of science: Harriet Taylor Mill, the radical feminist philosopher who lived in the shadow of her husband
Taylor Mill cut to the heart of issues in political thought such as patriarchy, socio-economic justice and freedom.
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Why the world can’t agree how to tackle drought
Fighting drought and combating desertification are climate obligations.
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What is post-workout fatigue – and can you prevent it?
Food, fluids, sleep and time can all be useful strategies for bouncing back after a workout.
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Being a councillor is still a difficult career for women – why this matters for democracy
The fixes could be cheap and easy, though.
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How high-quality friendship supports teen well-being
Thinking about the quality of friendships allows us to consider the different elements that promote safety, support and security for both teens in a relationship.
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Is there a ‘right’ way for a company to justify a price hike?
Shoppers are increasingly hunting for value, which puts the onus on businesses to tread carefully when justifying price hikes.
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Satellite images show how penguins’ diets are changing in response to Antarctic climate change
When penguin colonies are surrounded by sea ice, the penguins tend to eat more fish, rather than krill. And colonies that eat more fish are more successful at sustaining their numbers.
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25 years after 9/11, what disasters reveal about Americans’ ability to reconnect
Decades of disaster research show how catastrophes strain communities – and reveal the connections that help people endure.