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Cathedrals by Claudia Piñeiro is a gripping Argentinian crime story about gender violence and the weaponisation of religion
The unsolved murder of a young girl in Argentina sends shockwaves through generations of a religious family.
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Why early medieval Ireland had laws for bees
Medieval Irish bees had a legal status because they were classified as domestic livestock.
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How does street lighting impact wildlife and when should we turn off the lights?
Source: The Conversation – France – By Samuel Challéat, Chercheur, Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS) As part-night lighting (i.e., turning off streetlights in the middle of the night)...
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Diphtheria resurging in Australia, one person reportedly dead
Diphtheria, in its respiratory form, produces a severe toxin which damages the heart, nerves and kidneys.
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One year after their brief war, how close are India and Pakistan to another conflict?
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Stuti Bhatnagar, Lecturer, Indo-Pacific Studies, UNSW Sydney A year has passed since conflict broke out between India and Pakistan, briefly raising fears...
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From ancient kings to Trump and Xi: when did humans start shaking hands? And why?
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Louise Pryke, Honorary Research Associate, Department of Classics and Ancient History, University of Sydney On Thursday, United States President Donald Trump and...
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Famesick: Lena Dunham makes us laugh about a dream job turned brutal nightmare
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Liz Evans, Adjunct Researcher, English and Writing, University of Tasmania During the final season of Lena Dunham’s acclaimed comedy drama series, Girls,...
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Why is it so hard to end a long-term relationship, even when you want to?
The longer you are in a relationship, the harder it can be to leave.
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Philadelphia will celebrate Ona Judge Day to honor Martha Washington’s enslaved maid who made a daring escape to freedom
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Timothy Welbeck, Director of the Center for Anti-Racism, Temple University The National Park Service removed an exhibit on slavery at the President’s House...
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‘Anti-Islamic writings’ found in car of California mosque shooting suspects, official says
Anti-Islamic writings" were found in a vehicle linked to the two teens.