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Western moral credibility is dying along with thousands of Gaza citizens

Western moral credibility is dying along with thousands of Gaza citizens

The western world’s feeble response to Israel’s attack on Gaza has severely damaged...

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Meat and dairy industry giants hold the plant power behind many vegan brands

Meat and dairy industry giants hold the plant power behind many vegan brands

“Cast a vote for a greener planet, lower food bills, better health and kindness...

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Migrants can be a transformative force for sustainable development

Migrants can be a transformative force for sustainable development

Amsterdammers are proud of their city. But it turns out that people who have moved...

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Excessive social media use during the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated adolescent mental health challenges

Excessive social media use during the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated adolescent mental health challenges

How does time spent online, and especially social media, affect the brains and behaviours...

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How second world war bomb rubble was used to make 135 football pitches in east London

How second world war bomb rubble was used to make 135 football pitches in east London

During the second world war, German forces dropped 28,000 bombs and almost 3,000...

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Healthy cities aren’t a question of boring or exciting buildings but about creating better public space

Healthy cities aren’t a question of boring or exciting buildings but about creating better public space

The US developers of a 300ft glowing orb, set to be built in the middle of Stratford,...

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A prefab building revolution can help resolve both the climate and housing crises

A prefab building revolution can help resolve both the climate and housing crises

The world faces an increasing shortage of housing and an escalating climate emergency....

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Misinformation: how fact-checking journalism is evolving – and having a real impact on the world

Misinformation: how fact-checking journalism is evolving – and having a real impact on the world

“Fake news” loves a crisis. It’s clear now that false information has played a role...

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Freedom of thought is being threatened by states, big tech and even ourselves. Here’s what we can do to protect it

Freedom of thought is being threatened by states, big tech and even ourselves. Here’s what we can do to protect it

The idea of free speech sparked into life 2,500 years ago in Ancient Greece – in...

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Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals

Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals

It’s a familiar start-of-the-year scene. You’ve committed to a healthier lifestyle...

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How using your phone at work helps to balance your home life – new research

How using your phone at work helps to balance your home life – new research

You might not think twice about using your phone while you’re at work. Maybe you...

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Plants and bookcases in, living rooms and blank walls out: how your Zoom background can make you seem more competent

Plants and bookcases in, living rooms and blank walls out: how your Zoom background can make you seem more competent

Working from home has made job interviews and starting a new role easier in many...

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Expert advice to help young people keep their new year resolutions

Expert advice to help young people keep their new year resolutions

If you have resolved to take better care of your mental health this year, you might...

Online knowledge sharing on the rise in China

Online knowledge sharing on the rise in China

In China, more and more teachers and content creators are sharing online

Xinjiang achieves leapfrog development in opening-up

Xinjiang achieves leapfrog development in opening-up

At the Meilin Global Products, a bonded shopping center in Urumqi, northwest China's...

China's construction industry makes new progress in transformation, upgrading

China's construction industry makes new progress in transformation, upgrading

The construction industry is one of the pillar industries of China's national economy,...

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