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Scary stories for kids: Gremlins and the terror of normal, even cute, things becoming horrific

Horror has always helped us establish the boundaries of acceptability by giving a name and shape to what transgresses them. Much of what constitutes horror stems from childhood, a time when boundaries and ideas of transgression are first being set.

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Raila Odinga mastered the art of political compromise for the good of Kenya

One of the markers of Kenyan statesman Raila Odinga was not just his courage in challenging the establishment but his ability to fortify it when circumstances demanded. An example was his willingness in 2007 to set aside his ambition at having been robbed of the presidency in a rigged election…

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Creativity is good for the brain and might even slow down its ageing – new study

Creative experience might enhance brain health, which could slow down the brain’s ageing.

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Kim Kardashian’s brain aneurysm diagnosis: what it means and who is most at risk

In the run up to the launch of the latest series of The Kardashians, her new legal drama All’s Fair and the celebrations for her 45th birthday, Kim Kardashian made a very different kind of headline. She revealed that she had been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm.

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Why stigmatising UPFs could be doing more harm than good

The 2025 Joe Wicks documentary on “killer protein bars” highlights how even well-intentioned attempts to raise awareness about food can sometimes oversimplify complex public health issues. The show’s premise – to develop and market a supposedly “dangerous,” additive-laden “ultra-processed” food to prompt government action – aims to spark debate about…

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New discovery reveals chimpanzees in Uganda use flying insects to tend their wounds

Animals respond to injury in many ways. So far, evidence for animals tending wounds with biologically active materials is rare. Yet, a recent study of an orangutan treating a wound with a medicinal plant provides a promising lead.

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Fossil hand from human relative puzzles scientists with mix of human- and gorilla-like features

Experts have been puzzled by recently discovered fossils from the hand of an extinct human relative, Paranthropus boisei. They have been surprised by a mix of human-like and gorilla-like traits in the fingers.

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AI is changing who gets hired – what skills will keep you employed?

The consulting firm Accenture recently laid off 11,000 employees while expanding its efforts to train workers to use artificial intelligence. It’s a sharp reminder that the same technology driving efficiency is also redefining what it takes to keep a job.

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An Indigenous approach shows how changing the clocks for daylight saving time runs counter to human nature – and nature itself

It is that time again. Time to wonder: Why do we turn the clocks forward and backward twice a year? Academics, scientists, politicians, economists, employers, parents – and just about everyone else you will interact with this week – are likely debating a wide range of reasons for and against…

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The Trump administration’s anti-immigrant housing policy reflects a long history of xenophobia in public housing

The U.S. housing market has been ensnared in a growing affordability crisis for decades.

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Woven baskets aren’t just aesthetically pleasing – materials science research finds they’re sturdier and more resilient than stiff containers

People have been using flat, ribbonlike materials, such as reed strips, to make woven baskets for thousands of years. This weaving method has reemerged as a technique for engineers to create textile and fabric structures with complex geometry. While beautiful and intricate, these baskets can also be surprisingly strong.

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Despite naysayers and rising costs, data shows that college still pays off for students – and society overall

No industry has perhaps felt the negative effect of a radical shift in federal policy under the second Trump administration more than higher education.

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Trump’s ‘golden age’ economic message undercut by his desire for much lower interest rates – which typically signal a weak jobs market

President Donald Trump seems to want to have it both ways on the U.S. economy.

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What’s the difference between ghosts and demons? Books, folklore and history reflect society’s supernatural beliefs

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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Why most of us are reluctant to switch banks, even though it could cut our environmental impact

Beyond cutting back on meat or making the jump to an electric vehicle, another way consumers can reduce their environmental impact is to switch to a green bank. It’s a lifestyle change that could deliver powerful effects – removing money from the fossil fuels pipeline – for little effort or…

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Why fasting won’t cleanse your body – or beat cancer

Every few months, a new “miracle cure” for cancer trends on social media. From superfoods and supplements to extreme diets, the promises are always bold – and almost always misleading. The latest claim suggests that a 21-day water fast can “starve” cancer cells and trigger the body to heal itself.…

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How anatomical names can carry hidden histories of power and exclusion

Buried in your body is a tribute to a long-dead Italian anatomist, and he is not the only one. You are walking around with the names of strangers stitched into your bones, brains, and organs. We all are.

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Changes to the BBC’s Written Archives Centre threaten open research – and might infringe on the broadcaster’s charter

The BBC’s Written Archives Centre (WAC) is housed in an unassuming bungalow on the outskirts of Reading, 40 miles west of London. It holds one of the greatest document collections of British and global history from the past century.

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Children with special educational needs are more likely to miss school – it’s sign of a system under strain

Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are twice as likely as their peers to be persistently absent from school.

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Fish species off icy Heard Island bounced back when illegal fishing stopped and sustainable fishing continued

In the middle of the Southern Indian Ocean lies a vast underwater volcanic ridge known as the Kerguelen Plateau. At its centre sits Australia’s most remote territory: Heard Island and McDonald Islands. These icy outposts about 4,100km southwest of Perth are home to Australia’s only active volcanoes.

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‘Dark Academia’ romanticises a gothic higher education aesthetic. The modern institution is ethically closer to grey

The world of graduate research studies in higher education is not typically deemed cinematic material: the “actions” of scholarship are rather prosaic. However, two films currently in cinemas have put graduate research on the screen.

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How do you know when it’s OK to stop seeing your therapist?

Knowing when to stop psychological therapy is just as important as knowing when to start.

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The leader most capable of governing a future Palestinian state is languishing in an Israeli jail

As the future of Gaza hangs in the balance, the Palestinian Authority (PA) needs renewal if it’s to eventually govern the strip and play a key role in making the two-state solution a reality.

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Labor has huge lead in a South Australian poll, 5 months from the election

Labor has a blowout lead in South Australia, with the election in March 2026. The federal party has also expanded its lead in a Morgan poll.

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