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Does listening to audiobooks improve learning?
Is listening a more optimal way of learning than reading a book? Do audiobooks improve young learners’ reading comprehension or is it the same?
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Absinthe: what the ban on France’s aromatic spirit teaches us about modern day blaming and shaming
A researcher examines the bad press surrounding absinthe which led to its ban in France in 1915, while drawing parallels with more recent, ‘scathing’ examples of scapegoating and social control.
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Why Europe can still face a gas crisis without a gas shortage
A gas crisis could challenge Europe next winter if its gas reserves are not replenished. The phaseout of Russian gas and LNG by late 2027 is a major part of...
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From cowboy to crusader: how Trump distorts American mythology in the conflict with Iran
Donald Trump’s communication style, especially since the start of the US military campaign against Iran has revived several old myths that are engrained in the American psyche.
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OpenAI gets set to go public: can we entrust the financial markets with ChatGPT and AI?
The prospect of a massive IPO for OpenAI is about more than just a cash injection, it poses a broader ethical question: is market-driven AI a “safe” bet?
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Exploring conversational AI and poetry but not as we know it
A new book for scholars, students, and curious readers invites readers to think critically about the promises and perils of language tech and examines AI’s impact on poetic practice.
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Cloud tech outages: how the EU plans to bolster its digital infrastructure
Global digital infrastructure behind literally every modern service requiring data backup or authentification for example, is far more fragile than you’d think…
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US-Iran failed first round of talks in Pakistan: where did it all go wrong?
As uncertainty grows surrounding US-Iran conflict resolution, a social psychology professor pinpoints the intricate layers and “make or break” behavioural mechanics at play in such complex negotiations.
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Armed attacks in Mali: the Tuareg demands are the key to peace
The already precarious security situation in Mali further deteriorated at the end of April 2026. Well-coordinated attacks targeted several cities and resulted in the death of the Minister of Defense,...
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Is this the most Michelin-starred chef you've never heard of?
Yannick Alléno is one of the most awarded chefs in the world, yet he's not well-known outside of his native France.