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How to create the blackest black ever known – from nature to nanotechnology
What began as a symbol of status has become a complex technological challenge.
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Climate law expert: Europe’s deadly heatwaves belong in court
The science behind Europe’s extreme heat is clear. The response isn’t.
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What’s the best way to support perfectionistic students? Teachers don’t always agree
Teachers in a study reported strong emotional reactions to small setbacks from their perfectionistic students, ranging from crying or lashing out to shutting down completely.
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Community refugee sponsorship: how the Home Office can get its new safe-and-legal route right
Britain has some limited experience with community sponsorship.
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World Cup’s credibility in question after Fifa volte face following call from Donald Trump
The decision to change the rules because of pressure from the White House will destroy all trust in football’s governing body.
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Does it help to report poor government service in South Africa? Study finds what’s missing
Citizen feedback must be properly embedded into government systems so it doesn’t fall on deaf ears.
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The public isn’t bored with economists, management scholars and sociologists but engaging people has conditions
A group of researchers examine the communication barriers impacting social science professionals’ credibility and how people make sense of their expertise.
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In our deep oceans, evolution is supercharged – this diversity of life could help unlock humanity’s greatest challenges
Deep oceans contain microbes with yet-to-be-discovered properties that could drive future innovations in biotechnology.
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UK ‘only’ contributes 1% global emissions – but alongside many other countries, that all adds up
If many countries take the stance that ‘we’re only contributing 1% of global emissions’, responsibility dwindles and action stalls.
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Nato summit will reveal how alliance plans to manage European security as US cuts back its support
As ever, a lot will depend on the mood of the US president, Donald Trump.