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How a medieval Oxford friar used light and colour to find out what stars and planets are made of

During the 1240s, Richard Fishacre, a Dominican friar at Oxford University, used his knowledge of light and colour to show that the stars and planets are made of the same elements found here on Earth. In so doing he challenged the scientific orthodoxy of his day and pre-empted the methods…

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The UN climate summits are working – just not in the way their critics think

It is easy to be cynical about the annual circus of UN climate negotiations that takes place at “Cop” – the Conference of the Parties to the UN’s climate convention.

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Silent but not serene: what science says about nitrogen death

With each breath, four out of every five molecules we inhale are nitrogen. This colourless, odourless gas makes up nearly 80% of the air that sustains us – yet it plays no direct role in keeping us alive. This same inert gas is now being used to take life.

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Huge amounts of plastic waste goes unnoticed – here’s what to do about it

Every week, the average UK household throws away dozens of pieces of plastic packaging. When people actually start counting them, they’re often shocked to discover just how much there is. And unfortunately, most of this plastic cannot be reused, refilled or recycled.

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The psychology of generation Alpha

Generation Alpha is the largest generation ever. Totalling two billion children, it encompasses anybody currently aged 0-15 years old – those born between 2010 and 2025.

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The groping of Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum was more than just a personal assault

When Claudia Sheinbaum — Mexico’s first woman president — was publicly groped during a walkabout recently, her response was striking in its restraint: “If this happens to the president, where does that leave all the young women in our country?”

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Daylight robbery? How London’s skyscrapers deprive marginalised people of light

When you look at the promotional materials advertising luxury high-rise developments in London, it is obvious that the fantasy of living in the sky is fused by a desire for sunlight and “unobstructed” views of the city. Phrases such as “the brightest addition to London’s skyline” or apartments being “flooded…

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Moving abroad in your 20s can leave you with two identities – here’s how to cope

Moving and living abroad is one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have as a young adult. For the tens of thousands of people on youth mobility schemes or simply working abroad, it is a leap that can bring new adventures, career opportunities and friendships.

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How authoritarian states sculpt a warped alternative reality in our news feeds

When we talk about disinformation – the intentional spreading of misleading information – we usually picture blatant lies and “fake news” pushed by foreign governments. Sometimes the intention is to sway voters in elections, and sometimes it’s to sow confusion in a crisis.

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AI is beating doctors at empathy – because we’ve turned doctors into robots

Artificial intelligence has mastered chess, art and medical diagnosis. Now it’s apparently beating doctors at something we thought was uniquely human: empathy.

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European nations have no choice but to raise retirement ages – our case study shows why

In early October 2025, with his political future hanging by a thread, France’s resigned-and-reappointed prime minister Sébastien Lecornu pledged to suspend unpopular pension reforms until 2027, when presidential elections will be held.

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Scientists are uncovering serotonin’s role in cancer – here’s what we know

Serotonin is often described as the happiness chemical because of its well-known role in regulating mood. However, recent research suggests this familiar molecule may play an unexpected role in cancer development. Not through its effects on the brain, but through a completely different mechanism in other parts of the body.

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New national curriculum’s skills agenda starts to bring England in line with world-leading education systems

Proposed changes to England’s national curriculum aim to ensure it is fit for the future, writes Professor Becky Francis in her introduction to the final report of the government’s independent curriculum review. The panel that conducted the review sought to address the “rich knowledge and skills young people need to…

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A psychedelic tour of Earth’s ecosystems – from the desert to Siberia

Every mind-bending molecule in nature has an evolutionary origin; a defence against being eaten, a lure for pollinators, or perhaps a happy biochemical accident. Though they seem extraordinary, life has evolved psychedelic molecules that alter consciousness across almost every ecosystem.

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How the China-US trade war could push up the cost of British chicken dinners

Until the end of October, China had refused to purchase a single soya bean from the US’s 2025 harvest. It usually spends tens of billions of dollars on the crop, which is a key ingredient in animal feed, so the boycott hit US farmers hard – and affected food systems…

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The Land Sings Back: a gorgeous exhibition of drawings inspired by ecofeminism

The Land Sings Back, a new exhibition at the Drawing Room gallery in London, is a gorgeous evocation of our rights to our lands and our symbiotic relationship with nature.

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Seashells from centuries ago show that seagrass meadows on Florida’s Nature Coast are thriving

During a day at the beach, it’s common to see people walking up and down the shore collecting seashells.

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Always watching: How ICE’s plan to monitor social media 24/7 threatens privacy and civic participation

When most people think about immigration enforcement, they picture border crossings and airport checkpoints. But the new front line may be your social media feed.

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FDA recall of blood pressure pills due to cancer-causing contaminant may point to higher safety risks in older generic drugs

A generic blood pressure drug called prazosin, made by Teva Pharmaceuticals, is being recalled by the Food and Drug Administration because it contains elevated levels of cancer-causing chemicals called nitrosamines.

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Pennsylvania counties face tough choices on spending $2B opioid settlement funds

In communities across Pennsylvania, local officials are deciding how to spend over US$2 billion dollars from the state’s opioid settlement agreements.

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Overwhelm the public with muzzle-velocity headlines: A strategy rooted in racism and authoritarianism

The headlines documenting President Donald Trump’s plan to send federal troops to San Francisco followed a familiar arc. “Trump claims ‘unquestioned power’ in vow to send troops to San Francisco,” The Guardian reported on Oct. 20, 2025. The next day, the San Francisco Chronicle blared: “S.F. threatens to sue if…

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House speaker’s refusal to seat Arizona representative is supported by history and law

Adelita Grijalva won a special election in Arizona on Sept. 23, 2025, becoming the newest member of Congress and the state’s first Latina representative.

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Anxiety over school admissions isn’t limited to college – parents of young children are also feeling pressure, some more acutely than others

Deciding where to send your child to kindergarten has become one of the most high-stakes moments in many American families’ lives.

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AI could worsen inequalities in schools – teachers are key to whether it will

Today’s teachers find themselves thrust into a difficult position with generative AI. New tools are coming online at a blistering pace and being adopted just as quickly, whether they’re personalized tutors and study buddies for students or lesson plan generators and assignment graders for teachers. Schools are traditionally slow to…

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Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has helped low-income Americans buy groceries for decades with few disruptions.

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