Reaching for peace.
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Brexit negotiations have revealed a clear lack of appreciation for the power of symbolism in Northern Irish politics.
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Claims that the Manchester Arena bombing could have been stopped are too simplistic.
Digital health.
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The internet can help answer patients’ lingering questions.
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If you can’t use Bitcoin to buy anything then it has no intrinsic value.
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A panel of experts has ruled that Primodos did not cause birth defects. But what’s the science behind their decision?
Glyphosate, sold as Roundup, is one of Europe’s most common weedkillers.
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The weedkiller glyphosate has previously been linked to cancer, and now Europe’s citizens want to see it banned.
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Martin Schulz has said he’d rather go back into opposition than agree to another grand coalition. But is that sensible?
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We’re wildly off base when it comes to guessing crime rates and other important social matters, because we focus on the negative.
Eldery member of the Agta hunter-gatherer tribe in the Philippines.
A new study suggests skilled storytellers may have greater reproductive success than others.
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Blue Planet II reveals what fantastic predators they are.
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Fan parks will be a key tool at Russia’s World Cup next year.
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The rules favour the few.
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Thanks to the way they are portrayed in films and books, the Knights Templar have become identified with narrow-minded nationalism. This is unjust and inaccurate.
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… in fact, it can make you sick.
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True crime drama focuses on the inequality and degradation of working-class women in service in the 19th century.
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The latest Brexit talks would offer a masterclass in how not to negotiate if they weren’t so lacking in complexity.
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Mistletoe and wine are a dangerous combination at the office Christmas party.
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The government claims figures showing the south gets more than the north are misleading.
The Libyan coastguard has received money from the EU to stop migrant boats crossing the Mediterranean.
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Insincerity and short-termism rule global responses to Libyan migration.
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Why are people so obsessed with the notorious serial killer?
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We need to ensure cancer research addresses what matters most.
Are you a Facebook addict? Here’s how to find out.
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Don’t want to become a social network addict? Start by working out what your vulnerabilities are.
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If we can keep elephants away from farms then farmers might be more inclined to help conservation efforts.
Free flowing trade across Ireland’s border should not be taken for granted.
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After decades of diplomacy and development the two economies of Ireland are more integrated than they have been in a century.
Close to a deal?
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Everything you need to know about this crucial part of the negotiations.