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Who we care about is limited – but our research shows how humans can expand their ‘moral circle’

Who we care about is limited – but our research shows how humans can expand their ‘moral circle’

A cost-of-living crisis, the ongoing impact of COVID, climate change, and numerous...

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How a place’s ecology can shape the culture of the people who live there – podcast

How a place’s ecology can shape the culture of the people who live there – podcast

In some cultures, people are frugal while in others they tend to be generous. Some...

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Fear of ageing is really a fear of the unknown – and modern society is making things worse

Fear of ageing is really a fear of the unknown – and modern society is making things worse

For the first time in human history, we have entered an era in which reaching old...

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Why we should abandon the concept of the ‘climate refugee’

Why we should abandon the concept of the ‘climate refugee’

It is entirely reasonable to assume that as climate change intensifies, it will...

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Wolves return to Europe: what to do about them is a people problem – podcast

Wolves return to Europe: what to do about them is a people problem – podcast

Wolves are making a comeback across Europe. As their populations grow, 65,000 livestock...

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Why billionaires should take the lead and declare their own emissions cutting targets

Why billionaires should take the lead and declare their own emissions cutting targets

The annual glitzy gathering of world leaders and billionaire CEOs in Davos, Switzerland,...

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How to make your life greener in 2024

How to make your life greener in 2024

People all around the world traditionally use their new year to embark on a change...

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BBC’s The Traitors: how unconscious biases can impact who you think is guilty

BBC’s The Traitors: how unconscious biases can impact who you think is guilty

This article contains spoilers for the first five episodes of season two of The...

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‘Collective mind’ bridges societal divides − psychology research explores how watching the same thing can bring people together

‘Collective mind’ bridges societal divides − psychology research explores how watching the same thing can bring people together

Only about 1 in 4 Americans said that they had trust in the nation’s institutions...

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Annual rankings don’t always tell us what it’s really like to live in a city

Annual rankings don’t always tell us what it’s really like to live in a city

Every year various indices are released which rank the livability, sustainability,...

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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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