Month: July 2025

Will UK’s 10% discount get more people buying electric cars? The evidence doesn’t look good

Would-be buyers are still put off by a patchy national charging network.

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‘Darkening’ cities is as important for wildlife as greening them

Our nights are getting brighter and we are all paying the price.

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Two of the best stop smoking medications have been available in the UK since 2024 – so why is no one using them?

Why almost no one is using the stop-smoking drug that could save thousands of lives.

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Four summer hotspots for germs – and why not washing your hands won’t strengthen your immune system

Almost half of hospital visitors skip washing their hands after using the toilet. If that’s happening in hospitals, imagine the hygiene at festivals and beaches.

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Why dating can be tough for autistic people – and what may make it easier

For many autistic people, dating brings added challenges, from miscommunication to overstimulation.

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With The Fantastic Four and Superman, superheroes are getting hopeful again – and showing strength through empathy

Two new superhero films reassert a message which comic books have long championed: that community, support and acceptance are strengths.

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Summer long balls? A health expert explains why hot weather can be tough on testicles

Testes are heat-sensitive, motion-triggered – and smarter than you probably give them credit for.

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Why modern masculinity is a climate issue

There are gender and class expectations of who takes the lead in climate action.

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