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Our lakes are teeming with parasites. Why that’s good…and bad

If you’re a fishing enthusiast, you may have already noticed abnormalities or parasites in the wild fish you catch. In fact, the fish we commonly find in our lakes, such as bass or trout, harbour several species of parasites. Although parasites are a natural part of ecosystems, their presence can…

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Why wildfires are getting more dangerous

After more than a year of record-breaking heat, the peak of fire season is approaching across vast swathes of our green planet.

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Bangladesh’s protests explained: What led to PM’s ouster and the challenges that lie ahead

Bangladesh’s embattled prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, fled the country on Aug. 5, 2024, after weeks of protests that have resulted in scores of deaths.

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Walz pick turns focus on what a VP brings to White House – 3 essential reads

Much is made of vice presidential choices, and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is no different.

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Poems can inspire us to appreciate nature and spark positive action - Simon Armitage’s new anthology does both

Poems can invite us to appreciate the beauty around us, while motivating us to take action to protect it. Blossomise, a collection by the UK’s poet laureate Simon Armitage, celebrates the arrival of spring and the importance of nature in our lives.

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The RBA says don’t expect interest rate cuts for 6 months. Here’s why it could be sooner

Days ago, at the start of last week, there was talk of a Reserve Bank rate hike.

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Nigeria’s first space traveller will be chosen by the public: how this will boost the country’s progress

The Blue Origin space craft owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is to take six individuals to space from nations historically underrepresented in space exploration. Nigeria is one of the selected countries. Though a date is yet to be fixed for this particular trip, the Blue Origin space flight usually…

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Love for cats lures students into this course, which uses feline research to teach science

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

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Groundwater plays an invisible role supporting lakes

Nearly 90 per cent of North America’s lakes are located in Canada. That’s why they make up such an enormous part of our landscape. Among their many vital functions, lakes are essential to the biodiversity of our territory and constitute indispensable oases for rest and relaxation.

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Ukraine recap: nearly one-third of the people would now give up land for peace as arrival of first F-16s offer fresh hope

News reports this week quoted anonymous sources from the US and Ukraine that the first six F-16 jets had been supplied by the Netherlands to the war-torn country and that more were expected to be supplied by Denmark.

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Students gain confidence in US democracy by participating in elections and campaigns for their homework

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

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Fightback gains pace against trade deals fossil fuel investors can use to sue countries over climate action – podcast

Momentum is growing against clauses in investment treaties that permit companies to sue a state if it decides to keep fossil fuels in the ground.

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When fighting invasive aquatic plants, choose your battles

Many lakes in North America are affected in varying degrees by invasive alien plants.

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Can the Olympics survive the climate crisis?

The 2024 Olympic Games opened on the same week Earth recorded its hottest day ever.

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The shifting tastes of beer drinkers

"We found that there is, in fact, a growing interest in consuming . . . beer with less alcohol"

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The climate is changing so fast that we haven’t seen how bad extreme weather could get

Extreme weather is by definition rare on our planet. Ferocious storms, searing heatwaves and biting cold snaps illustrate what the climate is capable of at its worst. However, since Earth’s climate is rapidly warming, predominantly due to fossil fuel burning, the range of possible weather conditions, including extremes, is changing.

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Deadly strike in the Golan Heights risks opening new front in long-disputed territory

A missile strike that killed 12 children playing soccer in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on July 27, 2024, has prompted international concern that the Middle East conflict could expand into the disputed territory.

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Why the RBA is highly unlikely to lift interest rates next week, even as inflation climbs

The inflation figure due to be released today is different than most. It’s focusing the minds of politicians as well as economists.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: is open-water swimming in the Seine safe?

Open-water swimming events at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris could be scuppered by the Seine river, where bathing has been prohibited since 1923.

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Buddha’s lessons on impermanence are carved into monuments and buildings – this course explores why

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

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What is competition, and why is it so important for prices?

This article is part of The Conversation’s “Business Basics” series where we ask experts to discuss key concepts in business, economics and finance.

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Chronic pain: emerging treatment options for patients after the opiod crisis – podcast

Chronic pain affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. But the opioid crisis in North America led many health care providers to realize they relied too heavily on drugs to help patients manage their pain.

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To address the growing issue of microplastics in the Great Lakes, we need to curb our consumption

You would be hard-pressed to find a corner of the world free from microplastics, plastic particles measuring less than five millimetres. They contaminate our drinking water, accumulate in the food we eat and have been found in the human body, including in blood, organs, placenta, semen and breast milk.

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Why courts favour cars, not the climate

For planning to block a motorway encircling London, five Just Stop Oil activists were recently sentenced to a minimum of four years in prison.

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Good feedback is an art – here’s how I teach it

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

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