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theconversation 46h ago 26°

Is this love? Don’t be Heathcliff and Cathy – what you should watch, read and play this week

A proper adaptation of Wuthering Heights, a guide to love, games for love, a regency swoonfest and a modernisation of revenge tale.
theconversation 42h ago 25°

Why Sigmund Freud is making a comeback in the age of authoritarianism and AI

Freud’s insights into trauma, repression and the unconscious are finding new relevance and millions of followers.
theconversation 46h ago 22°

OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders

OpenAI’s restructuring may serve as a test case for how society oversees the work of organizations with the potential to both provide benefits and harm humanity.
theconversation 43h ago 21°

Voting in supermarkets, bank cards as ID and £500,000 fines for breaking the rules – how British elections could be about to change

Measures which will modernise elections to enable young people to vote more easily are included in the bill.
theconversation 43h ago 21°

Votes at 16: the UK government has a fight on its hands – but are politicians all missing the point?

The Representation of the People Bill 2026 makes provision for 16-and 17-year olds to be able to vote.
theconversation 46h ago 19°

The five most romantic paintings of all time – according to art historians

From first dates to sleeping lovers, these are the paintings that have touched the hearts of our experts.
theconversation 42h ago 19°

All things bright and beautiful need to be sustainable as well, says Church of England’s new flower policy

Look out for more local flowers in your parish church, after a new ruling.
theconversation 41h ago 18°

Pregnancy and pre-eclampsia: is aspirin the answer for everyone?

Low-dose aspirin can reduce pre-eclampsia risk. So should it be recommended for every pregnancy? The science isn’t that simple.
theconversation 42h ago 16°

Don’t fall in love this Valentine’s Day – read Wuthering Heights

Emily Brontë’s novel celebrates the head-spinning, hair-raising, all-consuming experience of falling in love.
theconversation 46h ago 15°

The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders

Athletes in sports where weight and body image come into play, such as figure skating and wrestling, can be particularly vulnerable.
theconversation 42h ago 15°

Little Amélie: a tender and creative exploration of the formation of childhood identity

Through colour and perspective we learn who Amélie is as she does.
theconversation 46h ago 15°

Trump insists Iran talks must continue, but military action is not off the table

After a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Donald Trump said he wanted talks with Iran to continue.
theconversation 46h ago 14°

Stop overthinking your Valentine’s gift – behavioural science says you’re probably worrying about the wrong thing

In defence of corny Valentine gifts.
theconversation 6h ago 13°

Digital monitoring is growing in South Africa’s public service – regulation needs to catch up

Digital tools need better ethics, otherwise they will further entrench inequality.
theconversation 42h ago 12°

Inside Aardman at the Young V&A: the creative magic behind Britain’s beloved stop-motion pioneers

This new exhibition is a real treat, providing a glimpse behind the scenes with some of Britain’s most beloved animated characters.
theconversation 6h ago 12°

Climate change could expose 1.1 billion people to hunger by 2100 (but there’s good news too) – AI modelling study

Without rapid cuts to fossil fuels and a shift to clean energy, climate change could drive over a billion into hunger by 2100, hitting Africa hard.
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