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North and South Korea to unite at Winter Olympics: here are the hidden agendas behind this sports diplomacy

Udo Merkel, University of Brighton For many Western ears, Pyongyang and Pyeongchang sound very similar. Both are names of cities on the divided Korean peninsula. But the former…

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The press takes him literally, but not seriously; his supporters take him seriously, but not literally

Clodagh Harrington, De Montfort University Anyone looking for a visual representation of Donald Trump’s first year in office need only behold Time…

How I wrote a symphony about the changing Canadian Arctic

The northern lights dance across the sky in the Arctic.(Shutterstock) Vincent Ho, University of Calgary Almost a decade ago, I visited the…

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Disabled people in Africa get a raw deal. What’s been done to fix this

The African Commission has adopted the final draft of a protocol that will protect the rights of persons living with disability. Crazymedia/Shutterstock…

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The coal loving Trump administration face evidence of criminal corruption and ethical violations

Photo by Simon Edelman: Energy Secretary Rick Perry (L) and coal magnate Robert Murray (R) embrace. Perry’s 2012 presidential campaign received more than $100,000 in Murray Energy donations,…

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100% renewable is just the beginning

I’m thrilled to announce that in 2017 Google will reach 100% renewable energy for our global operations — including both our data…

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India has the 2nd least meat consumption per person in the world, what happens when 2000-year-old tradition of vegetarianism may be about to change?

By Netra Mittal India’s per-capita consumption of meat stands at 4.4 kg per person, which puts it at the second position on…

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Four tough actions that would help fight the global plastic crisis

Albert Karimov / shutterstock Christine Cole, Nottingham Trent University The environmental impact of plastic is finally receiving the attention it deserves. This…

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Beyond #MeToo, Brazilian women rise up against racism and sexism

Alvaro Jarrin, College of the Holy Cross and Kia Lilly Caldwell, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Women’s empowerment recently got a big boost at the Golden…

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A single workout could save your life

Life science Dick Thijssen, Liverpool John Moores University There is plenty of evidence that being physically active can reduce your risk of…

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