Erin

Erin

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Fusion power could transform how we get our energy – and worsen problems it’s intended to solve

Fusion power could transform how we get our energy – and worsen problems it’s intended to solve

Harnessing energy from nuclear fusion – the combining of nuclei, which lie within...

Society
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‘Whatchamacallit’, ‘gizmo’ and ‘thingamajig’: what we say when we can’t find the right word – and why

‘Whatchamacallit’, ‘gizmo’ and ‘thingamajig’: what we say when we can’t find the right word – and why

While severe word-finding difficulties can be due to serious neurological issues,...

Politics
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Keir Starmer: what we know about Britain’s new prime minister and how he will lead

Keir Starmer: what we know about Britain’s new prime minister and how he will lead

All prime ministers bring their own personality and approach to the job

Education
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IQ tests: can you improve your score by practising?

IQ tests: can you improve your score by practising?

People who do well on a particular cognitive task are more likely to do well on...

Society
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Five common English words we don’t know the origins of – including ‘boy’ and ‘dog’

Five common English words we don’t know the origins of – including ‘boy’ and ‘dog’

The naming process, the act of naming the items of the world, is as old as the first...

Society
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Paddleboards, swim kit and fishing gear pose a biosecurity risk – here’s why

Paddleboards, swim kit and fishing gear pose a biosecurity risk – here’s why

Visitors to the Lake District have been unwittingly spreading invasive plants, including...

Research
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Busy soundscapes of seagrass meadows and the animals that live there revealed in new recordings – podcast

Busy soundscapes of seagrass meadows and the animals that live there revealed in new recordings – podcast

Seagrass, a marine plant that flowers underwater, has lots of environmental benefits...

Research
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The brain might also have a microbiome – what you need to know

The brain might also have a microbiome – what you need to know

The microbes that live in your gut are having their moment in the sun

Research
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We finally know why some people got COVID while others didn’t

We finally know why some people got COVID while others didn’t

Throughout the pandemic, one of the key questions on everyone’s mind was why some...

Science
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Extreme heatwaves highlight climate injustice while western countries fail to act – here’s how governments can help

Extreme heatwaves highlight climate injustice while western countries fail to act – here’s how governments can help

Average global air temperatures breached 1.5°C for the first time at the start of...

Research
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How (apparently) identical animals can have different genomes – new research

How (apparently) identical animals can have different genomes – new research

Logically speaking, you would think that animals who appeared to be the same – even...

Science
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Our blood-brain barrier stops bugs and toxins getting to our brain. Here’s how it works

Our blood-brain barrier stops bugs and toxins getting to our brain. Here’s how it works

Our brain is an extremely complex and delicate organ. Our body fiercely protects...

Science
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What fathers in the animal kingdom can tell us about humans

What fathers in the animal kingdom can tell us about humans

When people talk about animal parents often they are thinking about mothers. But...

Science
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Words such as racist slurs can literally hurt – here’s the science

Words such as racist slurs can literally hurt – here’s the science

Rishi Sunak, the British prime minister, recently spoke of feeling hurt and angry...

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