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Clever crows can plan for the future like humans do
New research provides early evidence of general intelligence in animals.
Lula’s conviction proves Brazil is strong enough to reform itself
As a former president goes down for nine-and-a-half years, Brazil's judicial structures are weathering the political crisis well.
Facts versus feelings isn’t the way to think about communicating science
Reports of facts' death have been greatly exaggerated. Effective communication jettisons the false dilemma in favor of a more holistic view of how people take in new information on contentious topics.
North Korea missile test: how Trump’s unpredictability changes the game
Intentionally or not, Trump's approach to North Korea makes more sense than many people think.
Saudi Arabia’s new crown prince embraces a risky interventionism
As a crackdown on Qatar goes off half-cocked, the world is worrying Saudi Arabia's new order could be even more dangerous.
German plans to send migrant children to reception centres in Morocco ignore lessons from history
Germany's plan to build reception centres in Morocco to repatriate unaccompanied minors is similar to a controversial Spanish plan from the mid 2000s.
AI could kickstart a new global arms race – we need better ways to govern it before it’s too late
If AI research is only about profit, we should all be afraid ... very afraid.
Surprising ways to beat anxiety and become mentally strong – according to science
You can make a start by doing things badly...
The World Bank reinvents itself – and puts poverty reduction at risk
A dubious deal with the Trumps has sparked criticism of the World Bank, but attention should be focused elsewhere.
UK election: hung parliament casts doubt over Theresa May’s future
Rolling coverage of the general election results from expert academics.
Remainer or re-leaver? The philosophical conundrum posed by Brexit
Are you wrong because your opinion differs from the majority, or should you stand your ground?
Terrorism in Britain: a brief history
The deliberate spread of fear and violence goes back hundreds of years.
Maintaining the same weight as you age may prevent diabetes – even if you’re overweight to begin with
Here's a message public health officials should adopt. It could prevent many new cases of diabetes occurring.
Why using AI to sentence criminals is a dangerous idea
A man was recently sent to prison for six years at least in part by the recommendation of a private company’s secret proprietary software.
How an open approach to patents could help build a sustainable future
Elon Musk struck a blow for open IP, so should other sustainable industries go the same way?
Dairy got the all-clear this week - but was it justified?
A number of media reports claimed that saturated fats are safe to consume. Here's why you should treat those reports with caution.
How epigenetics may help us slow down the ageing clock
A new study in mice raises hopes that we could live longer and be healthier.
Living in a poor area increases the risk of anxiety in women, but not men
The reasons are complex and varied.
Community weight loss programmes should be more widely available - here’s why
It's time we considered the long-term benefits of community weight loss programmes to both individuals and society.
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Head, Office of Scholarly Communication, University of Cambridge, University of Cambridge
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Reader in Law, Director of the MPhil in Public Policy, University of Cambridge
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Bertrand Russell Professor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge
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Invited User, University of Cambridge
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Director, Sedgwick Museum, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge
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Research Associate, University of Cambridge
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Vice-Chancellor, University of Cambridge
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University Lecturer in Contemporary Middle Eastern Politics & Society; Fellow, King's College, University of Cambridge
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Reader in Bioengineering, University of Cambridge
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Head of the Manufacturing and Management Division, Engineering Department, University of Cambridge
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Researcher, National Centre for Atmospheric Science, University of Cambridge
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Post-doctoral Researcher, Palaeobiology, University of Cambridge
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Professor in Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Zoology, University of Cambridge
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Honorary Professor of Geography, University of Cambridge