Month: May 2025

Eight years after arena attack, the commercialisation of Manchester’s bee symbol has unsettled some Mancunians

For many, the bee still stands as a symbol of resilience – a reminder of how the city came together in the face of tragedy.

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Clownfish shrink during marine heatwaves – new study

Shrinking appears to help clownfish survive stressful periods.

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Lilo & Stitch: can Disney’s latest live-action animation remake reignite interest in the genre after Snow White box-office disaster?

After a few live-action remake flops, Disney seems to have captured the original joy and charm of the original 2002 animation – with a few snags.

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Universal vaccines could reshape how we fight future outbreaks – but a broad approach is needed

The Trump administration has just invested US$500 million to speed their development. But will it help?

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How male anatomy became the default in medicine – and why that’s a problem

The problem of using male anatomy as the default in medicine is that it doesn’t always read across to female bodies.

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Continuing to seek Chinese investment in the UK comes at a heavy political price

In China, politics and business operate very closely.

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How the UK-EU deal turns the page on Brexit – and what happens next

These negotiations are less consequential and backed by strong political will from both sides.

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A Leopard-Skin Hat by Anne Serre explores what its like being human in relation to other human beings

A tale of one friendship over 20 years between a narrator and doomed woman.

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Why the UK government is opposing universities on immigration

The rise of nationalist politics is important, but so is higher education reform.

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