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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 1h
Algorithms began as simple mathematical procedures, but today they shape what we see, buy and believe.
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From equations to Instagram feeds: how ‘algorithm’ changed its meaning
Algorithms began as simple mathematical procedures, but today they shape what we see, buy and believe.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 2h
A new model offers a template for just and transparent accounting of loss and damage.
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Our research measures the real cost of coal mines to people and planet
A new model offers a template for just and transparent accounting of loss and damage.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 3h
Year-round tomatoes and asparagus depend on heated glasshouses, abundant sunlight and long-distance transport – all of which come with costs.
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The end of endless summer: why cheap winter veg is under threat
Year-round tomatoes and asparagus depend on heated glasshouses, abundant sunlight and long-distance transport – all of which come with costs.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 3h
What should ordinary citizens be doing?
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RAF Fairford: the power (and risks) of making the public the ‘eyes and ears’ of counter-terrorism
What should ordinary citizens be doing?
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 4h
Long-acting treatments could reduce missed doses and ease the burden of taking medicines every day, while giving patients more choice.
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Long-acting medicines could make daily tablets a thing of the past for some patients
Long-acting treatments could reduce missed doses and ease the burden of taking medicines every day, while giving patients more choice.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 6h
Marcus Aurelius told himself to be a good man but what did he mean by that?
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Stoicism isn’t just for men – despite what the manosphere would tell you
Marcus Aurelius told himself to be a good man but what did he mean by that?
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 6h
Mohamed Omar was one of only two survivors of Britain’s deadliest small boat disaster on November 24 2021, in which more than 30 fellow passengers died. His testimony to the Cranston Inquiry earlier this year forms part of our latest Insights long read, for which author Travis Van Isacker has pieced
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‘We were treated like animals’: the full story of Britain’s deadliest small boat disaster
The recent Cranston Inquiry has shed light on the rescue operation that failed to prevent the deaths of at least 30 people in the Channel.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 6h
In the castle, talk is cheap and not to be trusted.
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Celebrity Traitors: research suggests that the likes of Bella Ramsey and James Blunt will find the game tougher than it looks
In the castle, talk is cheap and not to be trusted.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 7h
Delivery-only kitchens make up around 15% of outlets on major apps in England, yet only a quarter of surveyed consumers recognised the term.
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Dark kitchens are popping up everywhere, but what are they and why does it matter?
Delivery-only kitchens make up around 15% of outlets on major apps in England, yet only a quarter of surveyed consumers recognised the term.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 8h
Sokhanvari’s work asks what remains after a life has been pushed out of history – and whether a portrait can resurrect a woman consigned to oblivion.
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Soheila Sokhanvari’s painstaking miniatures memorialise the stolen lives of Iranian cultural icons
Sokhanvari’s work asks what remains after a life has been pushed out of history – and whether a portrait can resurrect a woman consigned to oblivion.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 9h
Cost keeps care out of reach for many people in England. Andy Burnham’s National Care Service could learn from how Germany, Norway and Sweden pay for it.
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How should England pay for social care? Germany, Norway and Sweden take very different routes
Cost keeps care out of reach for many people in England. Andy Burnham’s National Care Service could learn from how Germany, Norway and Sweden pay for it.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 10h
Powered robotic devices designed to enhance the wearer’s physical capabilities are being developed for an increasing range of uses.
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The dawn of the age of the exoskeleton
Powered robotic devices designed to enhance the wearer’s physical capabilities are being developed for an increasing range of uses.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 14h
Six finalists want your vote this week for the People's Choice winner in the Vitae Three Minute Thesis competition 2026. Register, watch, vote now 👇 tcnv.link/BqWb7DT
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Register to vote for the winner of the Vitae Three Minute Thesis competition 2026 – supported by The Conversation
Six finalists want your vote for the People’s Choice winner of the Vitae Three Minute Thesis competition.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 15h
Involving both the public and all parties in shaping reforms on how they vote will be crucial.
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If he wants to secure legitimacy for electoral reform, Andy Burnham must stick to these rules
Involving both the public and all parties in shaping reforms on how they vote will be crucial.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 16h
The prime minister wants fixing the crisis in social care to be the defining mission of his premiership.
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Burnham delivered honesty and emotion – but what about the promises? Our experts assess his plans
The prime minister wants fixing the crisis in social care to be the defining mission of his premiership.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
US troops quitting Iraq leavesTehran a friendly neighbour and trading partner which can act as a pressure valve against international sanctions.
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America’s final military withdrawal from Iraq is a major bonus for Iran
US troops quitting Iraq leavesTehran a friendly neighbour and trading partner which can act as a pressure valve against international sanctions.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
The climate science behind 2026’s super El Niño.
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How can the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another?
The climate science behind 2026’s super El Niño.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
Sudden confusion needs urgent medical attention. A urinary infection is one possible cause, but a positive urine test may not give the whole picture.
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Sudden confusion in an older relative? Don’t assume it’s a urine infection
Sudden confusion needs urgent medical attention. A urinary infection is one possible cause, but a positive urine test may not give the whole picture.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
An exploration of why the English eat the way they do, and what those habits reveal about English society.
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From sausage rolls to full breakfasts, class has shaped the foods that define English identity
An exploration of why the English eat the way they do, and what those habits reveal about English society.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
Her lyrics prove that Swift can be associated with continuity just as much as change.
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Taylor Swift: my database of her 123,553 lyrics reveals hidden patterns
Her lyrics prove that Swift can be associated with continuity just as much as change.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
Tech is having a big effect on bond markets.
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AI has made borrowing more expensive – an expert explains how bond markets are changing
Tech is having a big effect on bond markets.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
Yellowstone’s reintroduced wolves have become a famous conservation success story, but the reality is far messier.
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Wolves did not save Yellowstone – why were we so desperate to believe they did?
Yellowstone’s reintroduced wolves have become a famous conservation success story, but the reality is far messier.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
China has already implemented many rules governing the use of artificial intelligence.
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US tech leaders are urgently calling for rules on AI – China already has them
China has already implemented many rules governing the use of artificial intelligence.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
A look at the night sky forecast to motivate you to dust off your telescope for the darker nights of autumn.
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An autumn stargazing forecast: how to make the best of our night sky
A look at the night sky forecast to motivate you to dust off your telescope for the darker nights of autumn.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
Electoral reform is a perennial debate in UK politics. But it never comes to fruition – arguably because it’s never in the interests of the governing party to change the voting rules that got it into power. But could things change? tcnv.link/IKTQ7xU
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Electoral reform is back on the agenda – here’s why things could genuinely be different this time
For once, it could serve the interests of the governing party to change the voting rules.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
For once, it could serve the interests of the governing party to change the voting rules.
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Electoral reform is back on the agenda – here’s why things could genuinely be different this time
For once, it could serve the interests of the governing party to change the voting rules.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
New research looks for patterns in this sad phenomenon.
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Why do some chimpanzee mothers carry their dead infants for months?
New research looks for patterns in this sad phenomenon.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
Preparing for an uncertain future is less about predicting which jobs will survive than developing skills that allow people to adapt as work changes.
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Millions of new skilled workers are needed – vocational GCSEs could help prepare them
Preparing for an uncertain future is less about predicting which jobs will survive than developing skills that allow people to adapt as work changes.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
The countries make an interesting comparison because they both have a strong drinking culture, but their problems look slightly different.
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How do Denmark and the UK compare when it comes to alcohol and drinking habits?
The countries make an interesting comparison because they both have a strong drinking culture, but their problems look slightly different.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
EU leaders are scrambling to increase the bloc’s presence in the Arctic.
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Why Europe wants to boost its Arctic presence
EU leaders are scrambling to increase the bloc’s presence in the Arctic.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
First-year students are around seven times more likely to develop meningococcal disease than peers who do not attend university.
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Meningitis at university: why students are at higher risk and what to watch for
First-year students are around seven times more likely to develop meningococcal disease than peers who do not attend university.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
These PhDs have to sell their research to you in just three minutes. Register now to vote for your People's Choice winner in the live online final on Thursday October 1. ⬇️ tcnv.link/OwA7tNg #vitae3MT
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Register to vote for the winner of the Vitae Three Minute Thesis competition 2026 – supported by The Conversation
Six finalists want your vote for the People’s Choice winner of the Vitae Three Minute Thesis competition.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
As of April 2027, the entitlement will be extended to ‘all types of pregnancy loss’ that occur before 24 weeks.
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Employment leave for pregnancy loss is a step forward — but support must reflect the diversity of pregnancy endings
As of April 2027, the entitlement will be extended to ‘all types of pregnancy loss’ that occur before 24 weeks.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
Young people consistently described online spaces as providing opportunities for self-expression and self-discovery.
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Social media bans are an attempt to manage harm – but young people can flourish online
Young people consistently described online spaces as providing opportunities for self-expression and self-discovery.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
In Oceanhamnen, wastewater is collected through three separate pipelines, making the processing and reuse of black and greywater more efficient.
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Water is precious – this Swedish city separates different waste sources to reuse more of it
In Oceanhamnen, wastewater is collected through three separate pipelines, making the processing and reuse of black and greywater more efficient.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026
It signals a departure from the approach of the Starmer government.
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Why the UK’s support for Saudi Arabia also signals a reset of relations with Donald Trump
It signals a departure from the approach of the Starmer government.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026
Horgan brings humour and tenderness to the struggles young men face in contemporary western society alongside the ones older women experience
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In Youth, Sharon Horgan explores what it means to find happiness in your ‘sixth decade’
Horgan brings humour and tenderness to the struggles young men face in contemporary western society alongside the ones older women experience
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026
Six finalists want your vote for the People’s Choice winner of the Vitae Three Minute Thesis competition.
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Register to vote for the winner of the Vitae Three Minute Thesis competition 2026 – supported by The Conversation
Six finalists want your vote for the People’s Choice winner of the Vitae Three Minute Thesis competition.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026
The film reflects a truth that gen Z are painfully aware of: romance and property are often inextricable.
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Sense and Sensibility: gen Z will relate to the Dashwoods’ complicated relationship with romance and property
The film reflects a truth that gen Z are painfully aware of: romance and property are often inextricable.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026
Traditional motherhood has always been recognised, while women’s other achievements and bequests must continually prove their worth.
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Childless women who shape history and culture are still judged on not being mothers
Traditional motherhood has always been recognised, while women’s other achievements and bequests must continually prove their worth.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026
Ukraine needs to disrupt Russia’s economy. The US has a different set of objectives.
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US attempts to control Ukraine’s attacks on Russia reflect a fundamental strategic disconnect
Ukraine needs to disrupt Russia’s economy. The US has a different set of objectives.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026
With extreme weather and glacier melt predicted to increase, neighbouring nations will need to act together to prevent deaths.
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Climate disasters are getting worse – risks escalate when authoritarian regimes keep neighbours in the dark
With extreme weather and glacier melt predicted to increase, neighbouring nations will need to act together to prevent deaths.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026
Residents near a Lancashire chemical plant have high Pfas levels in their blood. A decade of research shows what that can and can’t tell us.
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High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found in Lancashire residents’ blood – what I’ve learned from studying exposed communities for over a decade
Residents near a Lancashire chemical plant have high Pfas levels in their blood. A decade of research shows what that can and can’t tell us.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026
Over a dozen countries depend on the Bab al-Mandab Strait for more than half of their maritime trade by value.
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Yemen’s Houthis move to control crucial waterway – our research maps the countries most at risk
Over a dozen countries depend on the Bab al-Mandab Strait for more than half of their maritime trade by value.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026
There are clear parallels between today’s AI debate and how the world tackled the threat from nuclear weapons.
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AI companies could learn safety lessons from the history of nuclear weapons
There are clear parallels between today’s AI debate and how the world tackled the threat from nuclear weapons.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026
Rewiring the state means handing over real power.
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Devolving real power could lead to regional growth - but Andy Burnham will need to be brave
Rewiring the state means handing over real power.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026
Researchers are exploring whether stimulating the brain with electric currents or magnetic fields helps people learn physical skills more effectively.
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Brain stimulation could reshape how you learn new skills
Researchers are exploring whether stimulating the brain with electric currents or magnetic fields helps people learn physical skills more effectively.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026
High blood pressure is quick and free to check, yet millions in England don’t know they have it. Here’s why detection is still failing.
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Millions of adults in England have high blood pressure without knowing it – so why are free pharmacy checks not solving the problem?
High blood pressure is quick and free to check, yet millions in England don’t know they have it. Here’s why detection is still failing.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 26/09/2026
Arteta’s tactics include delaying the players’ meals, unexpectedly changing their travel plans, and making dressing rooms hotter.
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Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta uses ‘desirable difficulties’ to prepare his players – is this a good coaching strategy?
Arteta’s tactics include delaying the players’ meals, unexpectedly changing their travel plans, and making dressing rooms hotter.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 26/09/2026
We are not wired to deal with the complexity of climate change – but we can tune into relatable stories that emphasise common experiences and values.
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BBC climate thriller The Rapture isn’t so far-fetched
We are not wired to deal with the complexity of climate change – but we can tune into relatable stories that emphasise common experiences and values.
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