People are increasingly discussing how difficult the end of a friendship can be.
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One study found 86% of young people had gone through a friendship breakup.
The Taliban are in talks with Russia over improved co-operation.
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The Taliban is likely to be hoping for economic and political benefits from an improved relationship with Russia.
Artists were invited to draw and create artworks while snorkelling in Scottish waters.
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Nine artists have taken part in a snorkelling artists’ residency that began underwater in Scotland.
Artist’s impression of a washed-up Ichthyotitan severnensis carcass on the beach.
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Ichthyosaurs were the last giant reptiles to rule our oceans.
A new first-ot-its-kind green cement plant in Redding, California, has 70% lower emissions than conventional cement production.
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The greenhouse gas emissions from concrete production are hard to cut but a new low-carbon cement facility is scaling up production of a far more sustainable alternative.
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The development of wearables raises concerns about data privacy, but there are groups working on solutions to this.
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Gym equipment has multiple surfaces, nooks and crannies – all of which come into contact with many unwashed hands and sweaty bodies
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Mexico is seeing a spate of public lynchings that show no sign of abating.
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Schools are running food banks because they are faced with growing poverty and families struggling financially.
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New research reveals the hidden costs of ‘gamification’.
‘Computer says yes.’
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A recent study of the car loans sector showed that a machine learning algorithm could make decisions that were 34% more profitable than salespeople in dealerships.
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Hoarding can start in childhood with no trigger, or later in life after life events such as relationship changes.
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B virus is a biosafety category 4 virus. That is, the same level as Ebola and unknown new pathogens.
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And why earthworms are careful to select a mate of the same size as themselves.
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As droughts become more widespread in tourist hotspots, research finds that timers in showers help tourists and university students shorten their showers and save water.
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Leaving the ECHR would not free the UK of the obligation not to send people to a place of harm.
Beth, lead singer and accordionist of band NoGood Boyo.
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Wales has a rich musical heritage, and the next generation is ready to take centre stage.
Flamingos in Lake Nakuru, Kenya.
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New research shows increased rainfall due to climate change is threatening the birds’ food supply.
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Sugar-free chewing gum has been promoted for its oral health benefits for years.
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A new study reveals the extent of the COVID pandemic’s effect on headteachers, including high workloads, stress and exhaustion.