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The UK is about to start an experiment that could end smoking for good – but it won’t be easy

Anyone born after January 1 2009 will never be able to legally buy tobacco in the UK thanks to the tobacco and vapes bill, which is expected to become law in March 2026. When it does, it will mean that the legal age for tobacco sales will rise by one…

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Overdiagnosis? Why finding cancer isn’t always the same as saving lives

When South Korean doctors launched a nationwide thyroid cancer screening programme, diagnoses shot up 15 fold. Yet the death rate from thyroid cancer didn’t budge. More patients were being created than lives were being saved.

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Good-quality child care? What parents should consider, and how it can be assessed

Children’s experiences during early years form the foundation for their development.

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What Bad Bunny meant when he said ‘Canadá’ — and why we’re still talking about it

Weeks later, a single word from the Super Bowl half-time show continues to reverberate across social media: “Canadá.”

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Do doctors treat poorer patients differently? Our study in Tunisia found they do – in subtle ways

People with lower income and less education get sick more often, have worse access to care, and don’t live as long. This is one of the most consistent findings in health research across the world.

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South Africa’s minibus taxi industry runs on social bonds – reform must accept this

South Africa’s minibus taxi industry is the backbone of the country’s public transport system. Every day, millions of commuters rely on it. In many low-income and peri-urban communities, there is no real alternative. They account for roughly 70% of daily public transport trips in the country.

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South Sudan has never had an election to hand over presidential power: so what are the rules of succession?

South Sudan has not held an election since it gained independence 15 years ago, and progress towards a new constitution has stalled. Election dates have been set and postponed at least three times. A new date has been set for December 2026 but it’s unclear the poll will take place.…

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Biometric IDs are being rolled out in Africa. Study reveals the risks and pitfalls

Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems collect citizens’ biometric and personal data and use it to give people access to essential public services like voting, healthcare, education and social protection. Biometric digital identification systems are often promoted as…

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When players become artists: the rise of in-game photography

Hironobu Sakaguci, one of the creators of the long-running Final Fantasy game series, once observed: “The game itself is fun to play, but its strongest characteristic is the visual entertainment the game provides.”

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The nation is missing millions of voters due to lack of rights for former felons

If you gathered every American with a prison record into one contiguous territory and admitted it to the union, you would create the 12th-largest state. It would be home to at least 7 million to 8 million people and hold a dozen votes in the Electoral College.

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Free 10-minute online programs aimed at overcoming depression led to real improvements – new research

A well-designed 10-minute online exercise can spark small reductions in depression. That’s the key finding of my team’s paper, published in Nature Human Behaviour.

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What decades of research reveal about involuntary substance use treatment – and why evidence points elsewhere

Since President Donald Trump issued a July 2025 executive order aimed at “ending crime and disorder on America’s streets,” national attention has increasingly focused on involuntary treatment as a response to visible homelessness and drug use.

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Why are so many statues naked? An art historian explains this tradition’s ancient roots

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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Professor Paul Boyle appointed Chair of The Conversation UK

The Conversation UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Paul Boyle, Vice-Chancellor of Swansea University, as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees.

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Trump’s approach to Iran is a departure from containment policy of his predecessors

The joint US-Israeli combat operation against Iran, and the killing of its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a watershed moment in the US-Iran relationship. Bilateral interactions have been tense since 1979 when a revolution ousted Iran’s pro-American Shah, Muhammad Reza Pahlavi, and replaced him with an Islamic theocracy opposed…

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Satellite images show how Antarctica’s vanishing sea ice is changing the food chain

Melting ice is an emblem of climate change. For sea ice, the Arctic has been grabbing most of the headlines for its truly alarming rate of decline. But recently Antarctica has followed suit.

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South Africa’s move to greener energy is creating new jobs, but benefits aren’t evenly spread

South Africa’s green transition is creating jobs. But not for everyone.

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Liberals’ former immigration spokesman Paul Scarr crosses floor to support Hanson Muslim censure

Paul Scarr, dumped as opposition immigration spokesman by Angus Taylor, has crossed the floor to vote with Labor to censure Pauline Hanson over her comments about Muslims.

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Why did Iran bomb Dubai? A Middle East expert explains the regional alliances at play

US-Israeli joint strikes on Iran over the weekend have seen war break out in the region once again and the death of Iran’s supreme leader. Iran has retaliated with volleys of ballistic missiles and drones targeted at Israel, but also several of its Persian Gulf neighbours.

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Can you actually have a ‘slow’ or ‘fast’ metabolism?

Have you ever heard someone claim they have a “fast metabolism”? This typically means they can eat whatever they want without gaining weight.

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The Pentagon strongarmed AI firms before Iran strikes – in dark news for the future of ‘ethical AI’

In the leadup to the weekend’s US and Israeli attacks on Iran, the US Department of Defense was locked in tense negotiations with artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic over exactly how the Pentagon could use the firm’s technology.

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The strikes on Iran show why quitting oil is more important than ever

As Israel and the United States strike Iran, global oil markets are on edge.

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Does international law still matter? The strike on the girls’ school in Iran shows why we need it

As the US and Israel began their joint assault on Iran, reports emerged from Iran that a strike hit the Shajarah Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in the southern city of Minab.

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Stories of beauty, mourning and ‘moments of being’ inspire in Claire Thomas’ On Not Climbing Mountains

Over the past month, the world has watched with awe the tremendous feats of athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics, many of which involve risky mountain sports.

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Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flight

Travellers are being advised not to cancel their tickets for flights through the Middle East and check with their airlines, as airspace remains closed indefinitely.

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