experts in sex, mental health, nutrition and addiction assess the nation’s changing wellbeing
In this fourth part in our series on how the UK has changed in the…
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Crocodiles can’t fly. Birds can. Scientists have finally figured out why
The closest living relatives of crocodiles and alligators are, perhaps surprisingly, birds. They are both…
Millions to receive essential benefit payments early
Pension and benefit payments to be brought forward to Friday 28th August to account for bank holiday. Comes ahead of the new school year, allowing families…
Two subsea cables off Perth suffer ‘concerning’ damage. Lasers could help protect them
Earlier this week, Bevan Slattery, the chief executive of subsea cable company SubCo, announced that…
I lived through the first Taliban girls’ school ban — watching it happen again is heartbreaking
In August 2021, the Taliban recaptured Kabul and, within weeks, barred girls from attending school…
Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support – here’s how to keep kids safe
It’s 2 a.m., and a teenage girl, worrying about a friend issue, lies awake. Rather…
The bigger picture: How Vizgard is automating airspace safety – Case study
The skies are getting busier, and the stakes are getting higher. The UK is exploring…
We built a $10 soil test, then a virtual reality platform to take it around the world
Last year in The Conversation Canada, we described Agrilo, an affordable “colorimetric” soil-testing system developed…
Don’t know what to do after your exams? Six ways to find your next step
“What are you going to do next?” For teenagers receiving their GCSE or A-level results,…
Why Meta is paying for controversial content – and what that means for the posts you see
In recent days, media reports have revealed several instances where Facebook has paid for content…