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The UK might have accepted the idea of youth mobility with the EU, but it’s not happening any time soon

There’s still a very long way to go before anyone gets to use the scheme in practice.

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Why do protestors use disruptive, confrontational tactics? New research shows they’re not just a last resort

People who opt for disruptive protests are not acting out of desperation according to a new study.

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Labour governments have always struggled with immigration – here’s what Keir Starmer could learn from them

Starmer could have framed the same policies around a softer rhetoric, one that embraces multicultural Britain while making the case for reforming the labour market.

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How mindfulness therapy could help those left behind by depression treatment

Our research suggests mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is not just effective, it’s cost-saving too.

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Britain is already becoming an ‘island of strangers’ – but immigration isn’t the driver

Keir Starmer is right to highlight the decline of social cohesion, but wrong about the reasons for it.

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Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here’s what a microbiologist says

Showers help remove dirt, oil, dead skin cells and sweat from our skin.

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Do we see colour the same way? What scientists can learn from artists

Scientists have created a universal colour experience using lasers.

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Disaster authoritarianism: how autocratic regimes deal with earthquakes

Quake-ravaged Tibet has had to contend with censorship and political repression.

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What the strength of your grip can tell you about your overall health

A simple test of your ‘grip strength’ can give you insights into your risk of type 2 diabetes, depression and even provide a picture of your longevity.

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Batteries that absorb carbon emissions move a step closer to reality – new study

Lithium carbon dioxide batteries could be a gamechanger for everything from renewable-energy storage to colonising Mars.

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