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We’re ‘green chemists’ – why we think this emerging science can transform the way the world uses its resources
Chemists have been working on new approaches to reducing waste and finding new functions for existing materials.
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How the world sees Donald Trump: surveys show other countries see US president as ‘unreliable’ and ‘dangerous’
Even before the US-Israeli war on Iran this year, many of America’s allies had a lack of confidence in the Trump administration.
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New towns are back – but this time they must be more walkable
But economic and cultural forces mean dense housing is harder to develop than low-rise sprawl.
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From Iran to Ukraine, lasting ceasefires remain elusive
The current pattern of short-term ceasefires with fragile extensions is likely to continue.
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The Bayeux Tapestry tells only the winner’s story – but the other side can be found in old English texts
The story of the losers is full of meaningful silences and William of Normandy’s terror.
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Why Javier Milei’s inflation ‘miracle’ in Argentina is more of a mirage
Economist Can Cinar talks to The Conversation Weekly podcast about how Javier Milei’s policies to cut inflation are making Argentinians feel poorer.
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What are misfluencers and what can be done about false information online?
Misfluencers fuel the spread of misinformation by being a perceived as a trustworthy source of information.
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A draft African charter on ‘family values’ is on the cards: why it’s flawed and dangerous
The draft African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values contains serious inaccuracies and could have far-reaching consequences if adopted.
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Fertiliser: the forgotten history linking the agricultural commodity and empire in wartime
A labour and political ecology expert looks back at imperialistic logic and how chemical fertilisers have repeatedly served as strategic objectives and weapons, particularly in wartime.
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A football World Cup is a global cultural exchange. How will that work in Trump’s America?
On the field, football has the power to bring cultural unity. But crackdowns on immigrants and soaring costs will make it more difficult to attend.