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Green industry yes, conservation no: a budget for people, not for nature

Last night’s budget is another missed opportunity to arrest the poor and deteriorating state of the Australian environment.

14/05/2024

From Barbie to Thomas the Tank Engine: How entertainment brands are adapting to Generation Alpha

Millennial parents are actively seeking out toys, books and movies to educate their children about life and teach them values that align with their own.

14/05/2024

Cardiac rehab is a proven but underused therapy in women, but tailored resources aim to change that

‘Cardiac College for Women’ offers tailored cardiac rehabilitation education to bridge the gap in cardiovascular care and empower women to manage their heart health effectively.

14/05/2024

Ghana’s forests are being wiped out: what’s behind this and why attempts to stop it aren’t working

There are several factors at play. Ghana is the second biggest producer of cocoa in the world. Its cocoa farms are a major cause of deforestation. They often clear forests to establish new plantations, resorting to slash-and-burn methods that…

14/05/2024

Why do the aurora look better through a camera? And how do you spot a fake image? Q&A with an astrophotographer

The short answer is: no. I was lucky enough to see the aurora in person, in the dark skies of the South Downs National Park. But even there, I could only faintly see the colours with my own eyes.

14/05/2024

Low testosterone in men associated with an early death – new study

It has long been thought that testosterone shortens men’s lives. Studies in neutered animals and Korean eunuchs seem to confirm this. However, a new study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, draws these findings into question.

14/05/2024

Navel gazing: checking your belly button can tell you a lot about your health

There’s more to navel gazing than meets the eye - literally. Look beyond your belly button to what it can tell you about your health.

14/05/2024

Exams: seven tips for coping with revision stress

Exam season is underway across the UK. If you’re sitting exams this summer, you might be feeling stressed and a bit overwhelmed as you try to prepare. You’re not alone: stress is a normal part of the human experience, and this is a particularly…

14/05/2024

Expressionists: Kandinsky, Münter and the Blue Rider review – a great selection of paintings let down by modern interpretations

Expressionism was an international art movement that flourished between 1905 and 1920. It was celebrated for bold colour experiments and dramatic forms. The expressionists were modern artists after post-impressionism (1886), cubism (1907-08),…

14/05/2024

‘Noise’ in the machine: Human differences in judgment lead to problems for AI

Just as human biases show up in machine learning systems, so, too, do people’s vagaries and vicissitudes.

14/05/2024

Iron fuels immune cells – and it could make asthma worse

Asthma attacks can result from immune cells overreacting to a harmless allergen. Tamping down iron levels in certain immune cells can help control their activity.

14/05/2024

Why do religious teens engage in less risky behavior? A psychologist explains

Research suggests that a clear understanding of what is right and wrong contributes to engaging in less risky behavior.

14/05/2024

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