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Storms of dust and sand are another sign our climate is changing. Two experts explain
These fine particles can do significant harm to transport networks, farming and even human health.
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Iran oil spill: the war is leaving environmental scars that ceasefires cannot heal
An oil spill has reached Qeshm Island’s mangrove forests, with a possibly devastating environmental impact.
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Sunlight is alive — and through play with it, artists reflect on climate change
Montréal-area performances have seen artists explore our human connections to light and ecological forces, and reflect on grief related to climate change.
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‘Hello, just circling back!’ Not responding to emails is common across higher education but bad for morale
Several colleges and universities instruct students on how to navigate email communication on their campus, but more could consider the practice.
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Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support – here’s how to keep kids safe
Chatbots are becoming commonplace in teens’ lives, but these tools were never developed or validated for mental health support.
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Controlling wild pigs can work if it’s a group effort
Teaming groups of private landowners with federal efforts yielded measurable success, at least in terms of defending cornfields.
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The 18th-century British artists who turned India into a picturesque fantasy
Georgian artists depicted the scenes they witnessed with creative license, that influenced Great Britain’s self-image as an imperial power.
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A-level results: key takeaways for language learning
Combined A-level entries in French, German and Spanish rose slightly in absolute terms in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
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Why snake venom may have evolved to catch dinner, not for defence
A new study of European vipers challenges the idea that snakes use venom to inflict pain on predators.
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‘No, I want Mum!’ Does it feel like your child has a favourite parent?
It’s okay if a child occasionally chooses one parent over the other. What matters more is whether the child has reliable relationships with both parents.
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A new ADHD drug targets three brain chemicals instead of two. Here’s what that means
Along with dopamine and noradrenaline, this new drug also impacts levels of serotonin.
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The media has made Donald Trump look more coherent than he is. It’s called ‘sanewashing’
The US president often provides meandering non-answers and strange speeches, but news reports omit the weirdness. Does it matter?