Month: May 2025

Bronze-age Britain traded tin with the Mediterranean, shows new study – settling a two-century debate

The tin would have made a 4,000km journey to thriving markets in the east Mediterranean.

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Addiction isn’t just about brain chemistry – but nor is it just bad choices

Addiction isn’t a brain disease – but substance use is rarely a free choice either.

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Why south-east Asia must lead the fight against neglected tropical diseases

The fight against neglected tropical diseases is a fight for equity, productivity and long-term security. South-east Asia can lead the way.

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VE Day: how personal first-hand accounts help keep everyday narratives of wartime Britain alive

A podcast detailing the wartime diary of 26-year-old Lorna Lloyd resonated deeply with participants of a new study.

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Can a 10- or 15-minute workout really help you get fit? A sports scientist explains

Even one-minute bursts of activity throughout the day can have benefits for your health.

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Bone broth is hyped by celebrities and hailed as a wellness superfood – here’s what the science says

Stars such as Salma Hayek and Gwyneth Paltrow are said to swear by it, but bone broth is far from a new discovery.

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Europe is moving to reposition itself in Donald Trump’s new global order

On defence, energy and trade, Europe is now forging new partnerships to become more independent.

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Aaliyah’s turn as a vampire in the nu-metal film Queen of the Damned is an often-overlooked part of her legacy

The music and life of Black women is memorialised in mainstream media in ways that rarely recognise their wholeness and the true extent of their work’s impact.

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Your fridge might be a breeding ground for bacteria – here’s how to fix it

Your fridge might feel cold, but is it cold enough to stop bacteria? Over 50% of fridges run too warm, and most of us never check.

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