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Will it be Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? Here’s what each needs to win the US election

Washington: When asked who is best to manage the economy, voters in swing states say Trump by a 15-point margin

BY / Monday, 4 November, 2024

Fake academic papers are on the rise: why they’re a danger and how to stop them

Amsterdam: Organisations such as PubPeer and Retraction Watch also play vital roles in flagging fake papers and pressuring publishers to retract them

BY / Monday, 11 March, 2024

WTO conference ends in division and stalemate – does the global trade body have a viable future?

Aukland: Face-saver for conference was temporary extension of moratorium on right to levy customs duties at border on transmissions of digitised content

BY / Tuesday, 5 March, 2024

Pope Gregory XIII gave us the leap year – but his legacy goes so much further

Sydney: In 1582, October 4 was followed directly by October 15, correcting the calendar’s alignment with astronomical reality

BY / Friday, 1 March, 2024

Joe Biden has raised more than Trump so far – here’s how US election fundraising is working out

Essex: Recent research confirms consistent findings that campaign spending in US elections has a significant impact on support for candidates

BY / Saturday, 24 February, 2024

Navalny dies in prison, authorities say − but his blueprint for anti-Putin activism will live on

Indiana: Navalny survived Novichok poisoning only because international pressure forced the regime to allow him to be airlifted to Germany for treatment

BY / Saturday, 17 February, 2024

Four tips for a healthy news diet in 2024, from an expert in media psychology

London: Instead of just scrolling through and clicking to the next article, take a moment to ask yourself questions about what you’ve just read

BY / Thursday, 4 January, 2024

How to make your life greener in 2024

London: By making small changes to our lifestyles, we can collectively move towards a more sustainable future

BY / Friday, 29 December, 2023

What are the origins of Santa Claus?

Sydney: Santa Claus continues to embody the spirit of giving that characterised St Nicholas

BY / Saturday, 23 December, 2023

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year – authentic – reflects growing concerns over AI’s ability to deceive and dehumanize

Tennessee: According to publisher’s editor-at-large, Peter Sokolowski, word of 2023 represented “a kind of crisis of authenticity”

BY / Sunday, 17 December, 2023

How to deal with homesickness your first Christmas away from home

London: While it may feel like everyone else is having a great time at Christmas, it’s actually a time of year when people can feel particularly alone and stressed

BY / Friday, 15 December, 2023

The Hesitant Fiancée: this painting is helping women to express their rage on TikTok – here’s the story behind it

Dublin: A modern contemporary to the Hesitant Fianceé can be seen in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag, the critically acclaimed TV

BY / Sunday, 26 November, 2023
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