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Congress takes up health care again − and impatient voters shouldn’t hold their breath for a cure

As the bell struck midnight on Jan. 1, 2026, time ran out on Obamacare subsidies for over 24 million Americans. These subsidies, propped up through various legislative packages over the years, lowered the health insurance costs for Americans on the Obamacare exchange.

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Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues

In the summer of 2025, the federal government quietly pulled national strike and lockout data from public view. The move followed a complaint from the Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN), the second-largest trade union federation in Québec.

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Mary, Queen of Scots’ last letter is going on display in 2026 – five interesting facts about her other writing

The last letter of Mary, Queen of Scots goes on display in 2026 for the first time in almost a decade. Deposed from her Scottish throne in 1567, Mary spent 20 years in captivity across Scotland and England before she was executed for plotting against her cousin and captor, Elizabeth…

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Think society is in decline? Research gives us some reasons to be cheerful

Talk to a random member of the public and they’re likely to say that people’s behaviour is getting worse. From brazen shoplifting, to listening to music out loud on public transport, to violence against retail workers, there are plenty of reasons we might feel bleak about other people.

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Iran protests have put the country’s political system on trial

Protests that began in late December over rising prices and a collapsing currency have now spread to most of Iran’s 31 provinces, with demonstrators taking aim at the country’s rulers. The demonstrations signal a deep challenge to a political order that many Iranians see as incapable of delivering stability, dignity…

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What I’ve learned from studying the wild pigeon

Domestic pigeons have surprising cultural significance. They inspired Charles Darwin in his thinking about evolution, delivered wartime messages to save lives, and have symbolic meaning around the world.

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US action against Greenland would undermine Nato, but now is not the time to panic

Shortly after the US military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on January 3, US president Donald Trump restated his claim to Greenland. The White House sees Greenland, which is part of the kingdom of Denmark, as crucial for national security and is reportedly considering a range of options…

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Why disabled young people with life-shortening conditions need better support for intimacy

Until relatively recently, children and young people with life-shortening conditions were not expected to survive into adulthood.

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What will 2026 look like for the UK’s electric vehicle market?

In the UK, as in many other countries, the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) has been rapid. Incentives, increased choice and some positive PR took the electric car sales to nearly 500,000 vehicles in 2025 – around 24% of the market. But the government’s budget in late November, which outlined…

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Introducing Strange Health – a new video podcast from The Conversation

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Surprising number of foods contain microplastics. Here’s how to reduce the amount you consume

The public is starting to understand that they can find microplastics in their food, particularly seafood, but exposure from other foods is far more common than most people realise.

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The Neurotechnology Shift: how next-generation wearables interface with the brain itself

Imagine you’re shopping for a dinner party this weekend and you spot some nice, but expensive, bottles of wine. You’re not sure if you can afford them, but before you can even open your banking app to check, a lightweight head-worn wearable has already registered the neural activity involved in…

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Risks young chimps take as they swing through the trees underscore role of protective parenting in humans

Adolescents are known for risky behavior, with teenagers in the U.S. more likely than younger children to die from injury. But what’s responsible for this uptick in risk-taking around puberty?

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Today Venezuela, tomorrow Iran: can the Islamic Republic survive a second Trump presidency?

Perhaps no one outside of Venezuela or Cuba should care more about the U.S. capture of nominal President Nicolás Maduro than the Islamic Republic of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.

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Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy

With Congress back in session, legislators will take up a set of issues they haven’t comprehensively addressed since 2018 – the year the last farm bill passed.

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How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife

When a grizzly bear attacked a group of fourth- and fifth-graders in western Canada in late November 2025, it sparked more than a rescue effort for the 11 people injured – four with severe injuries. Local authorities began trying to find the specific bear that was involved in order to…

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New federal loan limits will worsen America’s nursing shortage and leave patients waiting longer for care

There is growing need for nurses in the United States – but not enough nurses currently working, or students training to become nurses, to promptly see all of the patients who need medical care.

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Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon – here are the viruses an infectious disease expert is watching in 2026

A new year might mean new viral threats.

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Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it’s not a cure-all

Health and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don’t deliver on their promises – remember vibrating belts or sauna suits? Today, weighted vests, made from sturdy fabrics like nylon and filled with iron sand or small weights, are gaining widespread use. Here’s what to know about them:

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How tourism, a booming wellness culture and social media are transforming the age-old Japanese tea ceremony

One of Japan’s most recognizable cultural practices – the Japanese tea ceremony, known as chanoyu, or chadō – is being reshaped by tourism, wellness culture and social media.

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A Namib desert beetle runs to stay cool: how scientists solved the puzzle of this unique and speedy species

The Namib desert of south-western Africa can be extremely hot – the surface temperature can be over 50°C. But a surprising number of around 200 beetle species live on its bare, inhospitable-looking sand dunes.

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Land reform in South Africa: how new landholders could prosper from wildlife and not just farming

South Africa has a thriving wildlife economy – enterprises like trophy and meat hunting, ecotourism, live wildlife sales and game meat production.

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Sahel farmers do better when they combine innovations rather than using them one by one

Smallholder farmers in west Africa’s Sahel face a harsh and worsening climate. Rainfall is erratic, temperatures are rising, soils are degrading, and droughts have become more frequent.

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Measures of academic value overlook African scholars who make a local impact – study

Academics today, around the world, are confined by the way their research output is measured. Indicators that count the number of times their work is cited by other academics, and the relative prestige of journals that publish their papers, determine everything: from career development to research funding.

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What the US strike on Venezuela could mean for global oil prices

The capture of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro by the US intelligence services and armed forces has resulted in a frenzy of speculation about its consequences. But there is no doubt that the events were closely linked to the oil riches of the country. While the political situation in Venezuela…

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