Statue of the Greek philosopher Aristotle.
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It nurtures empathy and rational thought.
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What do we need to learn today to work with the robots of tomorrow?
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The UK government’s U-turn on a national insurance increase for self-employed people exposes the flaws in its approach to building a stronger and more inclusive economy.
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Herbal remedies can be dangerous, but so can drugs approved by the FDA.
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In the face of recent political events in Britain and America, sci-fi imaginings of the ‘citizens of the future’ have taken on a new resonance.
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A Syrian architect reveals what makes her home town so special – and how locals can rebuild it.
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What do we really feel when we see someone with a disfigurement, and can we challenge our prejudices?
Most modern spiral galaxies, such as NGC 1300, are thought to have loads of dark matter in their outer regions.
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So where did all the dark matter come from?
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Charities’ victory in inheritance case a relief for legacy fundraisers, but raises wider questions about individuals’ motives.
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Brazilian state governments increasingly use the military for services they should provide themselves.
A camp for people affected by malnutrition in Eritrea.
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Eritreans are at risk of severe malnutrition – but aid agencies struggle to access those in need.
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The UN Human Rights Council needs to be aware of some profound contradictions in human rights law as it applies to corporations.
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Do people have an obligation to leave their money to estranged family members?
The execution of Charles I.
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Constitutional inflexibility can lead to messy divorces – and cost Charles his head.
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Expect more deals as low-cost options derail the investment industry’s business model.
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Researchers spoke to young Muslims about how they engage with politics and their community.
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There’s a good reason why Tony Blair and David Cameron were keen to boast about their footballing allegiances – Theresa May should take note.
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The euphoria many South Koreans feel at the demise of Park Geun-hye is offset by worries about the future of their political system.
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The make-up of your gut bacteria will determine whether or not you put on weight.
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We need environmentally-adjusted measures that don’t just focus on material goods.
Science and integrity is under the microscope.
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We asked three experts for their takes.
Giving carers at home more power could save a lot of unnecessary pain.
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‘Lay carers’ could be given the power to administer pain medication to the terminally ill at home.
The stuff of life.
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It is essential to maintain global food supply, but the clock is ticking.
Hearing voices can make you anxious.
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People with paranormal beliefs often experience social rejection. But for those at risk of psychosis, support is important for prevention.
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After more than 20 years and millions of cameras, UK’s first attempt to regulate CCTV cameras may be too little too late.