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A volcano in the Philippines erupted two weeks ago. Here’s why scientists are still watching it closely

This year alone, the Philippines’ volcano monitoring agency has recorded 18 eruptive events at Taal Volcano – but they haven’t been the kind you might expect.
theconversation 27h ago

Unhoused people and wildlife are increasingly coming into contact. Here’s what can be done to protect them

Unhoused people face the risk of contracting disease from wild animals, while animals can be displaced by human presence.
theconversation 46h ago

Major platforms have the tools to stop sexual extortion, but they’re not using them – new report

Sextortion is arguably the most predictable serious crime on the internet. It follows a script – and it can be stopped.
theconversation 34h ago

Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the US healthcare system often prevents it

‘Fix-it’ medical approaches often go against people’s wishes near the end of life, creating unnecessary and preventable suffering.
theconversation 34h ago

Children’s books about Black people’s everyday, joyful lives are sometimes banned – but they help all kids explore what it means to be human

Books showing Black children spending time with family, or playing at home, help Black kids see themselves in literature and give all kids a window into others’ experiences.
theconversation 26h ago

Nurses will soon be able to prescribe PBS drugs. Here’s what that means for you

From October 1, specially qualified nurses will be able to prescribe medications and renew scripts at the subsidised price.
theconversation 20h ago

Workers are changing jobs less often. Here’s why that matters for the economy

Young workers, in particular, are affected, losing out on opportunities to advance their careers.

Spain’s schools are still glossing over the Spanish civil war and the Franco dictatorship. How do we teach these crucial events properly?

In the absence of proper teaching, people are adopting distorted, nostalgic far right narratives.
theconversation 17h ago

Trump wants to make daylight saving time permanent – but some fear the move would be a nightmare

The controversial bill has passed the House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate, where it will face stiff opposition.
theconversation 32h ago

One in four adults has metabolic syndrome – and it may be ageing their brains

Our study found that people with at least three metabolic syndrome risk factors had brains that looked one year older than their actual age on average.
theconversation 10h ago

Viktor Orbán is gone, but scores of public monuments show the potency of his legacy and Hungarian nationalism

More than a century after the Treaty of Trianon, its monuments have produced a visible political landscape that Péter Magyar will continue to embrace.

China is funding African farmers but not food processing and storage: why it’s a problem

Chinese lenders have invested billions in African agriculture. But new research shows the money often misses what’s needed to modernise the sector.

Australia has brought in sweeping new laws to combat money laundering – but will they work?

Australia now requires lawyers, accountants and real estate agents to report suspicious customers, at huge cost – but will this help fight crime?
theconversation 12h ago

Meningitis B vaccine rollout begins for students – what you need to know

Free MenB jabs are now available at pharmacies for students starting university this autumn. An expert answers key questions.
theconversation 41h ago

Who needs another COVID vaccine – and who might be able to skip it?

It depends how old you are and if you have an underlying health condition.
theconversation 26h ago

20 years ago, China bet big on electric vehicles. Now Western carmakers are feeling the pain

China’s rise to EV dominance may seem sudden – but it’s the result of more than 20 years of state investment.
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