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Dozens of people in Argentina are critically ill with ‘atypical’ pneumonia. But this is unlikely to be another pandemic looming.
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In psychology it’s known as the gender-equality paradox.
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There is not much consensus on what the root causes of migration actually are, and little evidence to show that addressing them actually reduces migration.
There is no comprehensive system for recording hate graffiti in the UK.
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The UK lacks a comprehensive system for recording hateful graffiti and imagery, something which researchers argue must change.
George Gershwin composed Rhapsody in Blue in three weeks.
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With his highly original melodic gift, Gershwin blended jazz and classical elements to create the iconic and enduring Rhapsody in Blue.
Stonehenge during winter solstice sunset
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The monument’s ancient connection to the skies may run even deeper than we realised.
Lori and George Schappell in Times Square, greeting fans.
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World’s oldest living conjoined twins – Lori and George Schappell – have died aged 62.
Exercise is actually very good for the joints.
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The more ours joints are used, the stronger the bones and muscles surrounding them become.
Jury selection for Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial has taken long than normal.
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Jury selection for the former US president’s trial has been lengthy.
Adding water to the mash vat as part of the brewing process: from left to right, Adrian Warrell (historic brewer), Charlie Taverner (postdoctoral researcher) and Marc Meltonville (head brewer) and Jamie Comer from Storylab at Anglia Ruskin University.
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At Christchurch Cathedral in Dublin masons received up to 15 pints a day as payment.
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The civil procedure rules on settlement are preventing true access to justice.
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.