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theconversation 49h ago 18°

What is ‘eye stroke’ and why has it been linked to weight loss injections?

A major study links Wegovy to a rare form of sudden vision loss, and finds men may face three times the risk of women.
theconversation 34h ago 17°

What were you reading in the 90s? 5 literary experts go back in time

We asked 5 literary experts what they were reading in the 90s – and why their pick stayed with them.
theconversation 47h ago 17°

More and more teachers and students are using AI – even though it might do more harm than good

Some new findings show that AI has certain benefits, such as reducing barriers for students with learning disabilities. But overall, more evidence is needed to understand how AI influences learning.
theconversation 22h ago 17°

The West has long characterized Iran’s oil as a prize to be claimed

For more than a century, Iran has occupied a powerful place in the western imagination, characterized as a volatile region that sits atop vast oil reserves.
theconversation 46h ago 17°

Mining companies and land rights in South Africa: how environmentalists have used the law to defend communities

Environmentalists from all walks of life in South Africa are notching up an impressive set of wins against the state and big mining companies, research has found.
theconversation 21h ago 17°

The Lesotho Highlands Water project is 40 years old and going strong: but history weighs on its successes

The Lesotho-South Africa water deal was clinched during the apartheid era and without public consultation.
theconversation 21h ago 17°

What to expect next from the ‘special relationship’ as Trump again lashes out at Keir Starmer

Unlike previous US administrations, this one doesn’t consistently work with the British government to put a positive face on Anglo-American relations.
theconversation 42h ago 17°

Taking Churchill off the banknote isn’t ‘erasing history’ – but it is a matter of identity

Proposed changes to UK banknotes reveal the power of cultural memory on national identity.
theconversation 7h ago 17°

If you still need to fly amid global travel chaos, here’s what to know

Air travel faces major disruption. For those whose plans have been disrupted, there are ways to navigate the uncertainty.
theconversation 15h ago 16°

Return of the oil shock: lessons from a crisis New Zealand has seen before

Past crises show heavy state intervention can backfire – what should New Zealand do differently this time?
theconversation 23h ago 16°

Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing – here’s how to navigate it

The US health insurance system requires that people make strategic and often risky decisions about how much health insurance they can afford and how much coverage they might need.
theconversation 39h ago 16°

The case for combined events: How decathlon and heptathlon training could solve a crisis in youth sport

Track and field’s combined events may offer a blueprint to rethink early specialization and keep more kids in sport.
theconversation 46h ago 16°

Climate change could pose a major risk to cassava in Africa: study sets out what can be done now

Cassava could thrive across more of Africa as the climate warms, but a deadly disease carried by whiteflies may spread faster, threatening the nutritious crop.
theconversation 24h ago 16°

Grants, loans and hardship funds: what we can learn from the long history of student finance

Studying for an undergraduate degree in England has always been expensive.
theconversation 47h ago 16°

What’s the equivalent of a wheelchair for a person with schizophrenia? How psychiatric rehabilitation brings community into care

Helping patients navigate disability outside the clinic is critical to rehabilitation for physical conditions. People with psychiatric conditions can benefit from the same philosophy.
theconversation 18h ago 16°

You probably agree with the animals on which bird calls, frog noises and cricket chirps are most attractive – new research

Many aspects of animals that people find beautiful evolved to be attractive to the animals themselves. A new study hints at a common aspect of perception that dates back hundreds of millions of years.
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