Month: May 2025

Maduro consolidates hold on power as Venezuela’s opposition boycotts elections

Boycotting elections often contributes to greater authoritarian control and deepens divisions within the opposition.

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Cartoon Network changed animation forever – Warner Bros shouldn’t let it die

Cartoon Network helped revive television animation in the 1990s, giving emerging animators a platform to share their work.

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Trying for a baby? Here’s why the father’s health is just as important as the mother’s

A man’s health and lifestyle in the preconception period not only affects his future child’s wellbeing – it also influences his partner’s risk of pre-eclampsia.

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How to create a thriving forest, not box-checking ‘tree cover’

The UK is set to plant 20 million trees to form a new ‘national forest’ in the west of England.

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Why carrying spuds and playing sudoku could be good measures of your overall health

Ageing well means making small, consistent choices that lead to better mobility, clearer thinking and richer social connections down the line.

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‘Lived experience’ is valued in activism – but is it doing more harm than good?

Activists without ‘lived experience’ can feel unsure of their place.

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Trump v Harvard: why this battle will damage the US’s reputation globally

Former Harvard president Larry Summers says a ban on foreign students would cause damage not just to the university but to the US’s image globally.

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IDF firing ‘warning shots’ near diplomats sets an unacceptable precedent in international relations

Intimidation of diplomats is unacceptable and threatens the basis of international relations.

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What the hidden rhythms of orangutan calls can tell us about language – new research

Recursion was thought to be a unique feature of human language.

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How vitamin B12 deficiency may disrupt pregnant women’s bodies

Research shows B12 deficiency in pregnancy, especially alongside ultra-processed diets, can raise long-term risks for both mother and child.

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