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The paradox of weight loss: why losing pounds may not always lead to better health

One of the lasting memories from my teenage years is what I now recognise as an obsession with weight control. Thin was in, and magazines promoted a variety of diets, each claiming effectiveness, often accompanied by images of beautiful, slim models. Not much has changed.

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Psychopaths experience pain differently, even when their bodies say otherwise

Psychopathy has long been associated with murderers, notorious criminals, and the griping true crime stories that dominate Netflix documentaries. But our recent research is showing they have a complex relationship with pain which may in part be responsible for their lack of empathy.

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Trump’s job cuts are causing Republican angst as all parties face backlash

A spate of town hall meetings held across the US has revealed palpable anger among both Democratic and Republican voters. At some events, voters have spoken to “empty chairs” in lieu of Congress members who refused to show their faces. At others, lawmakers have been booed, heckled and faced raucous…

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgeson Burnett was an early work of climate fiction

I grew up in a mixed-heritage family. Both of my parents’ childhoods were deeply affected by colonialism in India and they often told me stories about this period in their lives. As a result, I inherited a sense of place and a feeling for a country which was never my…

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Three graphs that show what’s happening with Donald Trump’s popularity

Donald Trump started out with more Americans approving than disapproving of his performance just after inauguration day on January 20 , and this continued into February. By early March, his ratings had turned a little bit negative, but not by much, and it has stayed that way. As of March…

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Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream

Elon Musk’s controversial political views and actions have sparked an exodus from X (formerly Twitter), his social media platform, and mass protests against his car company, Tesla. Dealerships in the US and beyond have experienced peaceful protests and occasional vandalism, while sales are down almost everywhere and the company has…

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The TGL golf league might signal that indoor sport is the future, for better or worse

The inaugural season of the TGL golf league closes this week with a final championship-deciding series. The upstart, team-based, men’s league has made headlines for its celebrity backers, including star golfers Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

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Our research shows the harm the two-child limit on benefits is doing. Only scrapping it can end this

Since the UK Labour government took office in summer 2024, calls have intensified to scrap both the “two-child limit” – which restricts support for children through universal credit to two children – and the overall benefit cap. With Chancellor Rachel Reeves resisting this pressure as she tries to manage deteriorating…

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How Donald Trump’s trade war against Canada reveals tensions inherent in friendship

In his second inauguration address, United States President Trump began by declaring “the golden age of America begins right now” and closed with, “and our golden age has just begun.” Between these lines, he vowed to “tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens.”

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Maintaining mobility with aging means planning ahead

Winter weather makes it hard for everyone to get around. But for many, especially older people, the whole world can feel like an icy sidewalk every day of the year, particularly if they already have problems with their mobility that puts them at higher risk of falling.

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Uganda’s lions in decline, hyenas thriving - new findings from country’s biggest ever carnivore count

For nearly 15 years almost no information was available on the population status of Uganda’s large carnivores, including those in its largest national park, Murchison Falls. These species represent a critical part of Uganda’s growing tourism economy. The country is home to the famed tree-climbing lions, which are much sought…

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Who is Kirsty Coventry and how did she become the most powerful person in world sports?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected a woman as its president for the first time ever. Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry is also the youngest ever IOC president and the first from an African country, becoming a symbol of the IOC’s drive to diversify its leadership and image.

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How animals shape the planet in surprising ways

Hundreds of animals, from tiny ants to mighty hippos, are shaping the Earth’s surface as powerfully as floods and storms. These animals effectively act as landscape engineers, reorganising soils and sediments. Yet their combined global impact has never been explored, until now.

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Women are south Asia’s ‘silent contributors’ – changing that could transform economies

As a child, I lived with my grandmother in a rural village in Sri Lanka where women often played an active economic role – working in sectors like farming, technology, sewing, household work or some other area. These days across South Asia, businesses led by women are on the rise,…

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How to protect your eyes in the digital age – expert in eye and vision science

In an era where screens dominate our daily lives, a silent epidemic is sweeping the globe. Digital eye strain, a condition once relegated to the fringes of occupational health concerns, has emerged as a significant public health issue affecting millions worldwide. As our reliance on digital devices for work, education…

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Ten years of A Little Life – what’s behind the enduring popularity of Hanya Yanagihara’s ‘trauma porn’ novel?

Hanya Yanagihara’s second novel A Little Life, released ten years ago, has become a contemporary classic – with notoriety and acclaim boosting its profile in equal measure.

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How US foreign aid cuts are threatening independent media in former Soviet states

Before Donald Trump’s administration suspended – and subsequently resumed – American military aid to Ukraine, it had announced its intention to cut 90% of United States Agency for International Development (USAid) foreign aid contracts. These funding cuts will endanger life around the world, including in Ukraine.

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Novocaine: the movie action hero with a real-life syndrome that makes him immune to pain

Novocaine, a new action movie starring Jack Quaid, introduces a fresh take on the superhero genre. It features a hero whose superpower actually exists.

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How to get a clean shave – tips from a skin expert

The development of facial hair is a sexual characteristic that marks adulthood in men. In the past, facial hair was often frowned upon culturally in Nigeria, with some institutions even mandating a clean shave. Well-groomed facial hair has gradually become more acceptable globally, however.

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Fighting fake news: how media in Kenya and Senegal check facts

Misinformation has accelerated in recent years, in speed and volume. Studies show that Africans are exposed to misinformation and disinformation on a regular basis.

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Wealthy nations owe climate debt to Africa – funds that could help cities grow

Wealthy nations fuelled their industrial growth and urbanisation by burning fossil fuels. This was the biggest cause of climate change, which now affects every country in the world, even developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa which are responsible for less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Wealthy nations owe a…

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The solution to workplace isolation might be in the gap − the generation gap

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the United States finds itself in the midst of another public health crisis. This particular pandemic is a psychological one: widespread loneliness and isolation.

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Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about − by dumping debris into the thriving midwater zone

Picture an ocean world so deep and dark it feels like another planet – where creatures glow and life survives under crushing pressure.

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Trump is not a king – but that doesn’t stop him from reveling in his job’s most ceremonial and exciting parts

Heads of state are the symbolic leader of a country. Some of them, like King Charles III of the United Kingdom, carry out largely ceremonial roles these days. Others, like Saudi Arabian King Salman, are absolute monarchs and involved in governing the country’s day-to-day activities and policies. It also means…

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Trump’s desire to ‘un-unite’ Russia and China is unlikely to work – in fact, it could well backfire

Is the U.S. angling for a repeat of the Sino-Russian split?

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