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Is milk good or bad for kids? And how much dairy do they actually need?

If you follow child nutrition content on social media, you’re bound to be confused when it comes to giving your kids milk. Here’s what the evidence actually says.

10/06/2026 The Conversation

A meteorite impact may have once rained gold on Western Australia – new study

We’re used to a lot of different natural things falling out of the sky. These can include snow, rain, and sometimes even frogs (yes, really). All of these relate to weather phenomena. Far more exotic things fall from the sky that are not related to…

10/06/2026 The Conversation

How can we make buildings more resilient before – and after – earthquakes? We put one solution to the test

A full-scale earthquake test suggests a new generation of low-carbon timber-based buildings could remain usable after major shaking.

10/06/2026 The Conversation

Iron Age Britons may have removed the brains of the dead

Scrape marks inside a skull and sharpened limb bones in a set of remains found in Scotland may be evidence of unusual Iron Age funerary rituals

10/06/2026 NewScientist

Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five

Thousands of men in England who have prostate cancer will be offered high-powered precision radiotherapy that will slash the number of treatment sessions they need from 20 to just five.

10/06/2026 BBC

Astronomers found a galaxy in the throes of death – and they know what’s killing it

At the start of cosmic history, galaxies were big clouds of gas, and they grew by turning that gas into stars. If a galaxy runs out of gas, it will stop forming stars and die. Present-day galaxies have had more than 10 billion years to grow old…

10/06/2026 The Conversation

Breathing two-billion-year old air: MONA’s Hard Core is an artistic journey through deep time

An Earth scientist reviews Julian Charrière’s new exhibition spanning volcanoes, glacial rocks, and humans’ short yet impactful role in geological time.

09/06/2026 The Conversation

I don’t want to kill the spiders, ants and other bugs in my house. What should I do instead?

We’ve all been there: just as you’re about to fall asleep, you notice a huntsman spider on the ceiling. Or you walk into your kitchen and find a long trail of ants snaking into your pantry.

09/06/2026 The Conversation

Does the body really ‘keep the score’ after trauma? How the debunked idea of ‘repressed memories’ is making a comeback

In the 1990s, repressed memories sparked a major scientific dispute about how trauma works. Now, the idea is back – with a twist.

09/06/2026 The Conversation

Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows

Animal experiments and analysis of patient records suggest that taking glucosamine is safe for a healthy brain but is associated with further decline in diseased brains.

09/06/2026 The Conversation

The Best Headlights in the World Are Illegal in America

Driving after dark used to be a haven. Late at night, there’s no rush-hour traffic, just the meditative hum of the passing miles. But these days, my eyes can’t take it anymore. Even on a lonely road in the middle of the night, I can’t seem to escape…

09/06/2026 The Atlantic

The Revolutionary Gordon Wood

The American Revolution was revolutionary. That’s the deceptively simple claim to which Gordon Wood, the historian who was tragically killed at the age of 92 on Sunday, devoted his career.

09/06/2026 The Atlantic

Join the beaver hunt: Toronto neighborhood offers unique World Cup-themed scavenger hunt

Berczy Park is home to a much-loved fountain featuring canine sculptures that shoot water out of their mouths. But now, there's a new dog in town. Or rather, a new Doug in town.

09/06/2026 The Independent

The black crab of Providencia’s obstacle course to spawn and survive

The Colombian archipelago’s emblematic crustacean undertakes a deadly crossing each year from the mountain to the sea to reproduce. A group of biologists organizes nightly to close the road and escort them to the beach

09/06/2026 El País

A day at the museum: How to follow kids’ leads to support curiosity across generations

When adults thoughtfully pay attention to children’s curiosity and questions, they can support child development and foster the exchange of meaningful insights.

09/06/2026 The Conversation

Why ultra-processed foods could become the new war on tobacco

Research published in the American Journal of Public Health details the connection between ultra-processed foods and the tobacco industry when it comes to production, strategy and marketing.

09/06/2026 NPR

Young adults and over-50s offered training in care system in new bid to ‘get Britain working’

Those who complete training programmes will be guaranteed interviews for care assistant roles, healthcare company Cera said

09/06/2026 The Independent