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How a comedian’s cruel jokes about a Québec teen triggered a national free speech battle
There’s no neutral, universal standard for judging whether a joke crosses the line from comedy into discrimination.
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New study finds clear-cut logging can dramatically increase flood risk
In mountainous environments, logging can hasten snowmelt, leading to larger floods.
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UK ‘only’ contributes 1% global emissions – but alongside many other countries, that all adds up
If many countries take the stance that ‘we’re only contributing 1% of global emissions’, responsibility dwindles and action stalls.
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In our deep oceans, evolution is supercharged – this diversity of life could help unlock humanity’s greatest challenges
Deep oceans contain microbes with yet-to-be-discovered properties that could drive future innovations in biotechnology.
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World Cup’s credibility in question after Fifa volte face following call from Donald Trump
The decision to change the rules because of pressure from the White House will destroy all trust in football’s governing body.
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Community refugee sponsorship: how the Home Office can get its new safe-and-legal route right
Britain has some limited experience with community sponsorship.
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Climate law expert: Europe’s deadly heatwaves belong in court
The science behind Europe’s extreme heat is clear. The response isn’t.
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How to create the blackest black ever known – from nature to nanotechnology
What began as a symbol of status has become a complex technological challenge.
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The Vikings were more than bearded marauders but Scandinavia’s national museums continue to project that image
The Vikings are big draw for tourists and museums struggle to balance the real history.
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The public isn’t bored with economists, management scholars and sociologists but engaging people has conditions
A group of researchers examine the communication barriers impacting social science professionals’ credibility and how people make sense of their expertise.
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What’s the best way to support perfectionistic students? Teachers don’t always agree
Teachers in a study reported strong emotional reactions to small setbacks from their perfectionistic students, ranging from crying or lashing out to shutting down completely.
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Does it help to report poor government service in South Africa? Study finds what’s missing
Citizen feedback must be properly embedded into government systems so it doesn’t fall on deaf ears.