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‘The Big Crunch’: why science is divided over the future of the universe
The Explainer New study upends the prevailing theory about dark matter and says it is weakening
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How to invest in the artificial intelligence boom
The Explainer Artificial intelligence is the biggest trend in technology, but there are fears that companies are overvalued
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The longest US government shutdown in history
The Explainer Federal employees and low-income households have been particularly affected by ‘partisan standoffs’ in Washington
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'No contact': Family estrangement on the rise for young people choosing peace
The Explainer Young adults are quicker to cut off toxic family members to choose peace
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The world’s uncontacted peoples under threat
The Explainer Indigenous groups face ‘silent genocide’ from growing contact with miners, missionaries and influencers
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How drugs became ‘endemic’ in UK prisons
The Explainer Buzzing drones drop drugs into prisons ‘like a pack of wasps’ as drug-related deaths spike behind bars
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‘Deskilling’: a dangerous side effect of AI use
The explainer Workers are increasingly reliant on the new technology
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How safe is London?
The Explainer Murder rates are down but rape figures are up
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‘Never more precarious’: the UN turns 80
The Explainer It’s an unhappy birthday for the United Nations, which enters its ninth decade in crisis
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Sudan stands on the brink of another national schism
The Explainer With tens of thousands dead and millions displaced, one of Africa’s most severe outbreaks of sectarian violence is poised to take a dramatic turn for the worse
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What really happens to all the UK’s stolen cars and phones
The Explainer Cars are ‘soaked’ and taken to ‘chop shops’
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Testosterone therapy in women highlights the lack of women’s health research
The explainer There is no FDA-approved testosterone product for women
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How the clock change could impact your finances
The Explainer The winter months can be more expensive but there are ways to keep your costs down
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What another poor harvest means for the UK
The Explainer The three worst harvests on record have occurred in the past five years
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Are car headlights too bright?
The Explainer 82% of UK drivers concerned about being ‘dazzled’ as LED bulbs become more common
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