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Wading into the online world of incels – involuntary celibates – isn’t for the faint-hearted. But teachers are now often required to familiarise themselves with what a “trucel” is and the murky politics of the “sexual marketplace”. Incel culture now forms part of the curriculum, and teachers may encounter misogynistic comments in the classroom. There are complicated undercurrents here, as we explore. They include the link between incel beliefs and inequality –
and the burden dealing with this topic places on adults.
It’s 40 years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Now, the exclusion zone around the plant that forbids human habitation is home to numerous animals, who live peaceful lives despite continuing radioactive contamination. These include feral dogs, which a research study found to be genetically distinct to other dogs – though perhaps not for the reason you might think.
The blocking of the Strait of Hormuz continues to cause economic uncertainty around the globe. And game theory suggests future geopolitical tensions could play out in a similar way.
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Grace Allen
Education and Young People Editor
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David Smith, Robert Gordon University; Sabrina Fitzsimons, Dublin City University
Pressure is mounting for teachers now expected to cover incel culture during their classes.
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Jim Smith, University of Portsmouth
Is radiation really changing Chornobyl’s dogs? It’s a great story, but not supported by evidence.
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Renaud Foucart, Lancaster University
Controlling supply chains puts a country in a very powerful position.
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World
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David J. Galbreath, University of Bath
The was appears to be at a dangerous stalemate. But there are ways for both sides to find an off-ramp.
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Politics + Society
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Nathan Critch, University of Manchester; Darcy Luke, University of Edinburgh
Behind speculation around Starmer’s future stands a deeper set of constitutional questions regarding accountability and standards in public life.
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Kirsten Stevens-Wood, Cardiff Metropolitan University
As global crises drive up costs and uncertainty, intentional communities offer ideas for how to share resources, cut bills and build resilience together.
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Arts + Culture
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Holly Joseph, University of Reading
Books matter because they expose children to a broader and richer vocabulary than everyday conversation.
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Charlotte Gislam, University of Salford; Neta Yodovich, University of Salford
Recognition by Bafta and investment by the UK government reveals just how far video gaming has come in terms of being a respected art form.
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Max Carter-Brown, Anglia Ruskin University
Their story crosses continents, cultures, languages and time.
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Environment
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Susanne Masters, Leiden University; Margret Veltman, University of Oslo
To protect orchids from the risks of overexploitation and trade, orchid material cannot be internationally traded without permits.
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Health
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Nick Ilott, University of Oxford
If the gut microbiome is disturbed, it could jeopardise our gut health.
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Adam Taylor, Lancaster University
Even after giving birth, the body goes through many widespread changes.
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Science + Technology
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Kersten Hall, University of Leeds; Ralf Dahm, University of Padua
Working on human pus in a medieval castle, Miescher discovered a substance that would eventually unlock our understanding of how life works.
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