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Green growth claims are overstated – our study shows three reasons why
Study details epic transportation of Stonehenge stone across ancient Britain
Which bird has the best song? These experts think they know
The ICAM Renews Collaboration Framework Agreement with Expanded Scope
PolyU to join Third InnoHK Research Cluster to advance sustainable development, energy and space technology with global top universities
AIC research explores perceptions of police fairness among Australian drug users
How conversation works – and why people with hearing loss rely more on their powers of prediction
How blast waves can damage the brain without a head injury
‘It ain’t no unicorn’: meet the researchers who’ve interviewed 130 Bigfoot hunters
Vagus nerve stimulation: from TikTok tips to clinical trials
Why ‘activating’ your vagus nerve has become the latest wellness trend
The brilliant and bizarre ways birds use their sense of smell – from natural cologne to pest control
The politics of the hyper-polluting private transport used by the world’s super-rich is hotting up
Why OpenAI is a prime example of the ethical limits of capitalism
Weight-loss drug doesn’t reduce risk of Alzheimer’s – new studies
What the budget could mean for you – experts react to the chancellor’s announcement
Japan’s new leader revives Abe’s economic vision – with a twist
Why World Is Obsessed With Sending Objects Into Orbit
International workshop explores statistical approaches to multimorbidity trajectories
How workplace bullying can affect your personality
Why OpenAI’s solution to AI hallucinations would kill ChatGPT tomorrow
Millionaires may not be fleeing the UK in droves – but there are reasons these stories persist
Alzheimer’s disease: lithium may help slow cognitive decline – new research in mice
Small business, big pressure: why the backbones of the NZ and Australian economies need more support
Rare wooden tools from Stone Age China reveal plant-based lifestyle of ancient lakeside humans
Most plant-friendly fungi are a mystery to scientists
When do we first feel pain?
Babies have more of this Alzheimer’s-linked protein than dementia patients – study raises hope for future treatments
Why some elite athletes face a higher risk of developing motor neurone disease – and what we’re doing about it
Is there a right way to talk to your baby? A baby brain expert explains ‘parentese’
For long-tailed tits, it really does take a village
Closing off social care jobs to migrant workers will only harm a sector that’s already in crisis
Objective pain score? Here’s the problem with that
Why south-east Asia must lead the fight against neglected tropical diseases
Addiction isn’t just about brain chemistry – but nor is it just bad choices
Trump has shown he will backtrack on tariffs. What does that say about how to wage a trade war?
First UK birth after womb transplant is a medical breakthrough – but raises important ethical questions
Early-onset Alzheimer’s: new drug shows promise in slowing the disease
David Blunkett: the world has changed since Liz Truss’s mini budget, so what is Labour still so scared of?
The pandemic badly affected young people’s mental health – but also showed what they need now to thrive
Starmer’s plan to ‘build baby build’ risks more American-style car-dominated sprawl
New Discovery And Grant To Accelerate Strep Vaccine Efforts
Showcasing groundbreaking innovation at The University of Manchester’s 2025 Investor Conference
How plants are able to remember stress without a brain
Dementia: why prescription drugs like antibiotics and vaccines have been linked to lower risk of the disease
UQ Community Recognised In Australia Day Honours
We’re turning waste bread crusts into nutritious food with ancient Asian fermentation
Writing long reads for The Conversation can be ‘instrumental’ in developing research – Insights story updates