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Assisted dying: what happens now the House of Lords has the bill?

Peers would be on dicey political ground if they tried to stop the bill passed by MPs – but they may run into problems over timing.

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Why it can be harder to sleep during the summer – and what you can do about it

Insomnia can be a common problem during the lighter, warmer months.

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The spectacular frenzy of 28 Years Later offers a new breed of pandemic storytelling

28 Years Later left my cinema theatre weeping. Take tissues.

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How to protect your favourite urban trees from increasing danger

England is dawdling behind many other countries when it comes to protecting our important trees.

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I’ve studied faiths and cultures around the world. Here’s how finance can be made more inclusive and sustainable

For wealthy societies, money has become the master rather than the servant – and it’s damaging the planet.

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Iran is considering closing the strait of Hormuz – why this would be a major escalation

The Middle East crisis continues to escalate and a decision to close the strait of Hormuz is a dangerous moment.

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Society needs a systems update to cope with climate crisis – my new film explains why

Earth systems expert James Dyke discusses his documentary, System Update: Rebooting Our Future.

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Where did the wonder go – and can AI help us find it?

In a world overwhelmed by information, there is comfort in clean answers and predictive models. But what we need most is the courage to ask questions.

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Why social media injury recovery videos could do more harm than help

From designer casts to TikTok rehab hacks, social media turns injury recovery into spectacle, but experts warn these viral trends may cause lasting harm.

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Embarrassed? Why this feeling might actually be good for you

Embarrassment is a universal, visceral and oddly contagious emotion that has importance socially and psychologically.

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