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How medieval lessons for managing floods could help those facing them in northern Italy today

Northern Italy has been hit by a series of devastating floods in recent years. In March 2025 and the previous autumn, heavy rainfall hammered the region, swamping fields, farms and towns. More than 3,000 had to leave their homes in Emilia-Romagna, between Bologna and Ravenna.

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A film about a long healing walk by the sea – what to see, watch, read and listen to this week

At The Conversation, we are big believers in the health benefits of being near the sea. In fact, we have a whole series dedicated to how our health is intrinsically linked with that of the ocean, called Vitamin Sea. The idea of how the coast can heal is explored in…

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How seaweed is a powerful, yet surprising, climate solution

Picture a place at the centre of a global seaweed revolution. I’ll bet the small English seaside town of Paignton in south Devon is not what comes to mind. A decade ago, I moved from the edge of Dartmoor to the coast. It was about a simple change in work-life…

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The debate over genocide claims in relation to Gaza intensifies

In the past few days, discussion around whether Israel is committing acts of genocide in Gaza has intensified. On May 28 The Guardian reported that “380 writers and groups” had signed an open letter calling Israel’s military campaign in Gaza “genocide”. The letter reads, in part:

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Climate change: no reprieve from heat this decade as globally agreed 1.5°C limit looms

Temperature limits the world agreed to avoid are looming into view.

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How trafficked American guns fuel Mexico’s cartel violence – podcast

More than two thirds of guns recovered at Mexican crime scenes originate in the U.S. For decades, Mexico has struggled with staggering levels of gun violence fueled in large part by weapons trafficked across its northern border.

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Trump’s West Point speech brought partisanship to the home of the US military − 3 essential reads

President Donald Trump’s speech at the graduation of the class of 2025 from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point included segments that were clearly scripted and portions that were obviously not.

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Nature writing can feed the myth of the outside as a cure – but my own work has helped me reframe my illness

Wild swimming and forest bathing have gained in popularity, all in a bid to improve our health. With “green prescriptions” now being issued by doctors instructing patients to spend time outdoors, ideas of “nature cure” – spending time in the natural world for healing purposes – may seem like a…

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Your Say: week beginning 26 May

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Who really benefits from smart tech at home? ‘Optimising’ family life can reinforce gender roles

Have you heard of the “male technologist” mindset? It may sound familiar, and you may even know such people personally.

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New: Your Say on our stories

One of the best things about working at The Conversation is the chance to be part of a genuine, real-life social network, one that couldn’t be more different to the paper-thin friendships peddled by social media companies. Our small newsroom is full of smart, compassionate editors who care about the…

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Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact

A federal judge in Boston on May 23, 2025, temporarily blocked a Trump administration order that would have revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students.

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For many island species, the next tropical cyclone may be their last

When a major cyclone tears through an island nation, all efforts rightly focus on saving human lives and restoring livelihoods. However, these storms have permanent consequences for other species that are often forgotten.

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Five ways to inspire ocean connection: reflections from my 40-year marine ecology career

For 40 years, I’ve worked as a marine ecologist and, since 1992, I’ve been based in Plymouth, Devon – a global hub for coastal marine research and teaching. As I think back to how our understanding of life in our oceans has changed over that time, here are five lessons…

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Michelle de Kretser wins the Stella Prize with a genre-bending questioning of art and expectation

Michelle de Kretser, one of Australia’s most innovative and internationally recognised writers, has been awarded this year’s Stella Prize for her seventh novel, Theory & Practice – currently longlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award.

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Head knocks and ultra-violence: viral games Run It Straight and Power Slap put sports safety back centuries

Created in Australia, “Run It Straight” is a new, ultra-violent combat sport.

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Anti-environmentalism is on the rise but it’s full of contradictions

Anti-environmentalism is gaining ground. Attacks on the net zero goal and hostility to conservation measures and anti-pollution targets are becoming more common. And, as recent election results have shown, these tactics are reshaping politics in Britain and across the west.

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NSW on alert: these maps show the areas at risk of flooding and storms

Three people are dead and tens of thousands are isolated as record-breaking floods wreak havoc on the New South Wales coast.

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Clownfish shrink during marine heatwaves – new study

As the world contemplates dealing with more extreme temperatures, one coral reef fish has found a novel way to beat the heat: shrinking.

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The psychology of climate traps and how to avoid them

Each year, the world loses around 5 million hectares of forest, with 95% of this deforestation occurring in tropical regions. South America is a major hotspot, with Brazil in particular facing severe forest loss — much of it driven by cattle ranching, which accounts for more than 70% of all…

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For long-tailed tits, it really does take a village

Any parent will tell you how useful it can be to have family living nearby, giving a helping hand when raising your children. In humans, relatives and even non-relatives act as childminders. Such behaviour is widespread in other animals too, particularly birds.

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Recent spy scandals reveal how western allies are increasingly unreliable friends

Denmark’s foreign affairs minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen sounded surprised and emotional as he addressed a press conference on May 7. He announced he would call in the acting head of the US embassy in Copenhagen, Jennifer Hall Godfrey, over highly charged allegations that Washington has instructed its intelligence agencies to…

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How to tackle new strains of potato blight and avoid another great famine

A new aggressive potato blight strain was detected in Wales and eastern Scotland earlier this year. The strain, identified as EU 46, can withstand certain fungicides, making it harder to control. It serves as a stark reminder that nearly 175 years after Ireland’s great famine, this destructive pathogen continues to…

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Follow the money: the organisations that spent the most on social media during the election

Social media advertising is an increasingly important frontier in election campaigns.

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Disaster authoritarianism: how autocratic regimes deal with earthquakes

An earthquake that struck south-east Asia in late March is thought to have killed more than 3,000 people in Myanmar, a country ruled by a military junta that has blocked humanitarian aid and continued waging war on quake-ravaged rebel territory.

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