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The teenage naturalist whose words spark joy
Do cameras prevent us from seeing things properly? Yesterday, teenage sensation Dara McAnulty published his second wildlife book, encouraging people to reconnect with the world around them.
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‘Freedom day’ sparks debate over Covid risks
Should we be worried about Covid-19? As the UK inches closer to unlocking on 19 July, some fear life is about to get much riskier – but others say we should keep coronavirus in perspective.
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US to add third gender option to passports
Should we remove gender from passports? US passports have two gender options: M or F. Last week it was announced a third will be added: X. But the Dutch have dropped the question altogether.
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Humans beware! The elephants are disgruntled.
Is strange elephant behaviour a bad omen? Scientists are baffled and worried. Many believe that these mysterious giants are sending humanity a message – and it is not a cheerful one.
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UK aims to be global ‘scientific superpower’
Should science be run by politicians? Yesterday, Britain launched an ambitious new scheme, but some fear zealous scientists with too much freedom to experiment could put us all in danger.
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The scientist out to rewrite the human story
Do we suffer from an evolution delusion? A top professor caused a stir yesterday by attacking the traditional theory that evolution represents progress. He wants the famous image abolished.
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The man who was a whale’s breakfast (nearly)
Could the Bible story of Jonah be true? Today, lobster fisherman Michael Packard is counting his blessings after a humpback whale off the coast of America nearly swallowed him whole.
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Panic as mouse plague moves towards Sydney
Have animal rights gone too far? Today, as a mouse army swarms towards Australia’s largest city, many simply want to exterminate them. Others say they have a right to be respected.
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New evidence suggests China caused pandemic
Did the Covid-19 virus escape from a Chinese lab? The idea has long been dismissed by experts as a conspiracy theory – but a news report published yesterday suggests that it may be correct.
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‘Obesity crisis’ puts one million in hospital
Are we panicking too much about obesity? Yesterday, hospital admissions data revealed the toll it takes on the health system – and sparked a debate about attitudes towards weight.
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World has reached ‘peak twins’ say doctors
Should we welcome the rise in multiple births? Today, Malians are celebrating as the world’s first surviving nonuplets turn ten days old. But all nine babies still face huge challenges.
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Britain plans an animal welfare revolution
Is the world too geared to humans? We love animals – so why do we treat them so badly? Yesterday a fierce debate began over new UK laws to drive out cruel and inhumane practices.
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Teenage brains are ‘weird but wonderful’
Should adults be more like teenagers? Children’s mental health has suffered during the pandemic, but experts are confident young people’s remarkable brains will survive and adapt.
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UK to announce we can hug our friends again
Is a simple hug the greatest expression of love? Today Boris Johnson is set to announce that for the first time since March 2020 hugging friends and family can return from next Monday.
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Prince and Pope back vaccine patent waiver
Should vaccine patents be suspended? Yesterday Prince Harry and the Pope separately said it would dramatically boost supplies to poorer countries and backed Joe Biden’s proposal.