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Animals on ice: how conservationists use freezers to ‘biobank’ wildlife

What’s lurking in your freezer: a lasagne or deep-frozen pizza? Conservationists rely on freezers too – but they run much cooler than your model, with the thermostat set to a frosty -196°C, the temperature of liquid nitrogen. You won’t find any burgers in there.

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Running out of wardrobe space? Maybe you should follow the growing trend for clothes you can’t actually wear

Virtual reality has been fashionable for a while now. So perhaps it was only a matter of time before fashion became virtual.

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AI use by UK justice system risks papering over the cracks caused by years of underfunding

More than a decade of underfunding by successive governments has left the UK’s justice system in crisis. There is now a significant backlog in cases and court dates are being cancelled due to logistical problems.

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Gestational diabetes linked to autism and ADHD in new study

A major new analysis is drawing fresh attention to the possible links between gestational diabetes and long-term brain health in both mothers and their children. The review, which combined data from 48 studies conducted over nearly 50 years, suggests that diabetes during pregnancy may have effects that extend well beyond…

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Major theories of consciousness may have been focusing on the wrong part of the brain

What gives rise to human consciousness? Are some parts of the brain more important than others? Scientists began tackling these questions in more depth about 35 years ago. Researchers have made progress, but the mystery of consciousness remains very much alive.

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New York Times v Sullivan: the 60-year old Supreme Court judgment that press freedom depends on in Trump era

Donald Trump is attempting to sue the New York Times. In a lawsuit filed on September 15 the US president charged that the paper, two Times journalists and also the publisher Penguin Random House committed libel and defamation against him in series of articles and a book discussing his business…

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Going after ‘antifa’: Donald Trump’s plans to crush his political foes

Following the shooting of his political ally, the far-right activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, on September 10, Donald Trump has signalled his intention to pursue his political enemies – what he refers to as the “radical left”. In the days following Kirk’s assassination, the US president took to social media…

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The near-extinction of rhinos is at risk of being normalised

A century ago, half a million rhinos roamed Africa and Asia. Today, just 27,000 remain.

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Twilight at 20: how Stephenie Meyer’s vampire saga changed young adult fiction forever

Stephenie Meyer’s debut novel, Twilight, was published in 2005 – the first in a series that went on to sell over 100 million copies worldwide. Twenty years, six novels and five movie adaptations later, it is clear that Twilight has permanently changed the shape of young adult (YA) fiction.

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The UK, France, Canada and Australia have recognised Palestine – what does that mean? Expert Q+A

The UK, France, Canada and Australia are among a group of nations that are moving to formally recognise the state of Palestine like most other states have done over the years. This move is a major diplomatic shift and turning point in one of the world’s most intractable conflicts. Here’s…

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Kids in child care need healthy movement — and guidelines can improve their health

Healthy movement behaviours support young children’s physical, mental and social development, and shape lifelong habits. These habits include engaging in physical activity, reducing sedentary screen time and obtaining sufficient sleep, including naps.

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The Mediterranean: Both a graveyard and a bottomless money pit due to EU border policies

Over the last decade, European governments have invested heavily to militarize their sea borders and outsource control responsibilities to partners in Africa and the Middle East.

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Montréal’s bike infrastructure hardly takes up any space from cars on city roads

Montréal is often hailed as the most “biking-friendly” city in North America. But our research has found that only 2.3 per cent of the city’s roadways are allocated to bike infrastructure, with car infrastructure occupying the remaining 97.7 per cent of road space.

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Economic sanctions need a rethink: evidence shows they raise food prices and hurt the poor most

Economic sanctions are widely viewed by academics and policymakers as a better alternative to military interventions to pressure governments to change objectionable policies. The idea is simple: instead of using weapons, squeeze the ruling elite economically until they change their behaviour.

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How US-UK tech deal could yield significant benefits for the British public – expert Q&A

A £150 billion technology prosperity deal between the US and the UK was announced during President Donald Trump’s recent state visit to the UK.

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Shakespeare for children: an expert’s top ten books to spark their imagination

As pupils head back to school, they may well encounter Shakespeare’s plays and poems – perhaps for the first time.

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Spouses are more likely to be diagnosed with the same mental health conditions – here’s why

“Birds of a feather flock together” is a cliche for a reason when it comes to romantic relationships. Shared religious beliefs, values, political affiliation and even music taste all influence attraction and satisfaction in a relationship. But a recent study has now identified another unexpected factor that may bring couples…

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Cyber-attackers slammed the brakes on Jaguar Land Rover’s manufacturing – here’s why the UK government should step in

Car manufacturing at Jaguar Land Rover recently ground to a halt after a “catastrophic” cyber-attack.

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Why can’t we feel the Earth moving?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

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How Squishmallow collecting helped me cope with grief, make new enemies and find ‘villains’ worth studying

I was one of the millions of people who lost someone to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the nonstop news about the “new normal,” my grief felt invisible. I took shallow solace in my phone and turned to social media to numb me from the reality that I now lived in:…

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A Great Lakes oil pipeline faces 3 controversies with no speedy resolutions

For more than a decade, controversy over an oil pipeline that passes directly through a Native American reservation and then across a sensitive waterway that is also a key shipping lane has brewed in Wisconsin and Michigan.

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TikTok sale puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the For You Page works and what changes are in store

President Donald Trump announced on Sept. 19, 2025, a preliminary agreement for the sale of a majority stake in TikTok from Chinese tech giant ByteDance to a group of U.S. investors following Trump’s negotiation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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Vaccine mandates misinformation: 2 experts explain the true role of slavery and racism in the history of public health policy – and the growing threat ignorance poses today

On Sept. 3, 2025, Florida announced its plans to be the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates for its citizens, including those for children to attend school.

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How users can make their AI companions feel real – from picking personality traits to creating fan art

Just a few years ago, the idea of someone marrying their AI chatbot might have sounded like the plot of a film. Today, it is no longer just an idea. In July 2025, an article in The Guardian featured people who describe their relationships with chatbots as deeply meaningful, including a…

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How Philly anarcho-punks blended music, noise and social justice in the 1990s and 2000s

While New York City is commonly considered the birthplace of American punk rock, just 100 miles south of the famous CBGB club where the Ramones and other early punk bands got their start is Philadelphia, which has had its own vibrant punk rock scene since at least 1974 – and…

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