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Hardening the body: the science behind martial arts conditioning
Centuries-old conditioning techniques are remaking bone, muscle and skin at a cellular level. Modern science is only just catching up.
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How the US finally fell in love with soccer
Listen to football historian John Sloop trace the history of soccer in the US on The Conversation Weekly podcast.
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EU Fact Sheets – The right to petition – 10-06-2026
This fact sheet outlines the right to petition in the EU, including its legal basis, objectives, eligibility criteria and procedures. It explains how petitions are submitted and examined, the role...
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EU Fact Sheets – Passenger rights – 10-06-2026
This fact sheet explains EU passenger rights – the common rules that protect travellers by air, rail, ship, bus and coach across the EU. It covers the core rights (information,...
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EU Fact Sheets – Maritime transport: strategic approach – 10-06-2026
This fact sheet explains how EU regulations on maritime transport focus on the application of the principle of free movement of services and proper enforcement of competition rules, while at...
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EU Fact Sheets – Environmental policy: general principles and policy framework – 10-06-2026
This fact sheet outlines how the European Union adapted its founding Treaties to reflect environmental concerns and help tackle the complex challenges of climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss and the...
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EU Fact Sheets – Energy efficiency – 10-06-2026
This fact sheet explains the EU’s energy efficiency policy, including its legal framework, primary targets and most important laws. The policy aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy bills...
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At a Glance – EU-US tariffs agreement – 08-06-2026
On 20 May 2026, Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the Commission proposals for two regulations to implement the EU's tariff commitments under the EU-US Joint Statement...
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At a Glance – Plants obtained by new genomic techniques – 08-06-2026
During the June plenary session, the European Parliament is expected to vote on the provisional agreement reached with the Council on the European Commission's proposal on plants obtained by certain...
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At a Glance – 2025 Commission report on Albania – 08-06-2026
During the June 2026 plenary session, the European Parliament is due to vote on an own-initiative resolution on the European Commission's 2025 report on Albania. The report expresses concern that...