Month: June 2025

‘Completely unexpected’: Antarctic sea ice may be in terminal decline due to rising Southern Ocean salinity

Scientists once thought Antarctica might hold onto its sea ice as the world warmed. No longer.

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Babies have more of this Alzheimer’s-linked protein than dementia patients – study raises hope for future treatments

Scientists discover that ‘toxic’ Alzheimer’s protein is essential for baby brain development.

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Your summer burn survival guide: from sunburn to BBQ mishaps

Hot sand, sunburn, and sizzling sausages – summer is full of burn hazards.

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Oasis are on the road again. But has the ticket scandal spelled the end of dynamic pricing?

Consumers accept dynamic pricing for things like hotels and flights – but events organisers should proceed with caution.

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How the UK became dependent on asylum hotels

Why hotel use has risen, and what it’s costing the UK.

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Class and masculinity are connected – when industry changes, so does what it means to ‘be a man’

The process of deindustrialisation affects not just the type of work that was done, but how men in the region see themselves.

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How tennis takes a toll: the leg and foot injuries players need to watch out for

Tennis puts a lot of stress on the legs and feet. So what can you do to protect yourself?

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Row over damage to Iran’s nuclear programme raises questions about intelligence

The truth may be out there, but the public rarely gets to see it.

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What happens to your brain when you watch videos online at faster speeds than normal

Lots of younger people play audiobooks and podcasts at faster speeds. The benefits are obvious, but researchers are uncovering downsides.

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Radical listening: two big ideas and six core skills that could help you connect more deeply with others

Nearly one in four people globally say they feel alone. Why radical listening could be the antidote to a lonely, distracted world.

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