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How political disagreement with our neighbours relates to whether we bother casting a ballot
New research suggests people whose views closely mirror those around them are less likely to vote than those whose views differ moderately.
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Wab Kinew wants the Indian Act gone: It’s an opportunity to trade old colonial rules for new nation-to-nation relations
No matter what you think of Wab Kinew’s call to end the Indian Act – bold, presumptuous, a distraction, an academic exercise – it’s an opportunity to discuss it.
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When a bull falls for a donkey: what an unlikely relationship reveals about animal sexuality
Same-sex behaviour is common in animals, but a bull and a male donkey in Ethiopia are an unusual pair. What might they tell us about sex in nature?
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How your body clock affects your mental health and ways to keep it in sync
Research shows that disrupted body clocks can affect mood. A circadian rhythms researcher explains how sleep, light and meal timing influence mental health.
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Sagarika Sundaram: Reservoir turns felt into architecture, sculpture and living history
Felting is one of humanity’s earliest craft techniques.
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The US$6.3 billion Binance hack is the biggest heist ever – it should be a wake up call for cryptocurrency users
Binance now says it has restored about 95% of the stolen assets using various funds.
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US midterms: Donald Trump has told voters to imagine he is on the ballot – here’s why that’s a problem
Trump has mentioned his predecessor Joe Biden 900 times in nine months. But voters are likely to blame him rather than his predecessor.
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The history of royal tours shows why they’re important for the monarchy – despite the risk of uncomfortable questions
The king faced calls for slavery reparations and an apology from the royal family.
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Microbes at the end of the earth: Antarctica’s hidden biodiversity
It looks as though Antarctica’s conditions have allowed unique microbial communities to develop.
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Fossilised pollen reveals how forests can protect Lough Neagh and other waterways
Looking at what happened when Atlantic woodlands covered the British Isles helped researchers understand how to restore polluted waterways.
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The surprising science of what pain is and why it hurts
Pain feels immediate, but our brains draw on past experiences to interpret bodily signals. This may help explain why pain can persist after an injury heals.
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Not in a FEMA flood zone? Your home could still be at risk – and you could suffer more than your neighbor
Your home’s true flood risk is far more complex than FEMA flood maps reflect.