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Erin

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Millions of years ago, the megalodon ruled the oceans – why did it disappear?

Millions of years ago, the megalodon ruled the oceans – why did it disappear?

Imagine traveling back in time and observing the oceans of 5 million years ago

Research
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Kids’ neighborhoods can affect their developing brains, a new study finds

Kids’ neighborhoods can affect their developing brains, a new study finds

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work

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What are PFAS, and why is the EPA warning about them in drinking water? An environmental health scientist explains

What are PFAS, and why is the EPA warning about them in drinking water? An environmental health scientist explains

“PFAS? What’s PFAS?” You may be hearing that term in the news as the federal government...

Society
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Airlines blast governments for messy pandemic response

Airlines blast governments for messy pandemic response

Global airlines hit out at governments on Monday for what the industry's leading...

Economy
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ConocoPhillips wins stake in Qatar LNG as Kaabi warns about high prices

ConocoPhillips wins stake in Qatar LNG as Kaabi warns about high prices

ConocoPhillips will take part in QatarEnergy's North Field LNG expansion as the...

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Finland’s and Sweden’s pursuit of NATO membership is the exact opposite of what Putin wanted for Russian neighbors

Finland’s and Sweden’s pursuit of NATO membership is the exact opposite of what Putin wanted for Russian neighbors

No one should be surprised by the decision made by the governments of Sweden and...

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Scams and cryptocurrency can go hand in hand – here’s how they work and what to watch out for

Scams and cryptocurrency can go hand in hand – here’s how they work and what to watch out for

When one of our students told us they were going to drop out of college in August...

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World Trade Organization steps back from the brink of irrelevance – but it’s not fixed yet

World Trade Organization steps back from the brink of irrelevance – but it’s not fixed yet

After decades of conflict that has neutered its work, the World Trade Organization...

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Meet the world’s largest plant: a single seagrass clone stretching 180 km in Western Australia’s Shark Bay

Meet the world’s largest plant: a single seagrass clone stretching 180 km in Western Australia’s Shark Bay

Next time you go diving or snorkelling, have a close look at those wondrously long,...

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Like the gig economy, crypto gaming is sold with promise of convenience and riches. In practice it’s deeply exploitative

Like the gig economy, crypto gaming is sold with promise of convenience and riches. In practice it’s deeply exploitative

Video games are increasingly incorporating blockchains, the decentralised databases...

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A celebrated AI has learned a new trick: How to do chemistry

A celebrated AI has learned a new trick: How to do chemistry

Artificial intelligence has changed the way science is done by allowing researchers...

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Extra virgin olive oil: why it’s healthier than other cooking oils

Extra virgin olive oil: why it’s healthier than other cooking oils

It’s common advice for people watching their waistlines or looking to eat healthier...

Society
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Go glammas! How older people are turning to TikTok to dispel myths about ageing

Go glammas! How older people are turning to TikTok to dispel myths about ageing

During lockdown, my 65-year-old mother did something that actually shocked me

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UN sustainable development goals failing to have meaningful impact, our research warns

UN sustainable development goals failing to have meaningful impact, our research warns

In September 2015, leaders from 193 countries gathered in the UN assembly hall in...

Research
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Black death: how we solved the centuries-old mystery of its origins

Black death: how we solved the centuries-old mystery of its origins

It is not an exaggeration to say that the question of where and when the Black Death,...

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Jubilee: from home movies to tea cosies – why people love sending gifts to the Queen

Jubilee: from home movies to tea cosies – why people love sending gifts to the Queen

As for any meaningful anniversary, gift-giving will be an important part of the...

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