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Countries agreed to ban ozone-depleting chemicals in the 1980s – but we found five CFCs increasing to record levels in the atmosphere

Countries agreed to ban ozone-depleting chemicals in the 1980s – but we found five CFCs increasing to record levels in the atmosphere: Despite a global ban in place since 2010, atmospheric concentrations of five ozone-depleting chemicals have reached a record high. Chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, are entirely man-made gases used in a variety of applications, including …

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Five important things you should have learned in sex ed – but probably didn’t

Five important things you should have learned in sex ed – but probably didn’t: It's important to talk about sex with your partner. SeventyFour/ Shutterstock If you grew up in the 90s and 00s, you may feel that sex education didn’t teach you much of practical value. Most sex education during this time followed a “prevention” …

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Misophonia: nearly one in five UK adults have the condition causing extreme reactions to certain sounds

Misophonia: nearly one in five UK adults have the condition causing extreme reactions to certain sounds: Around 18% of the people in our study were likely to have misophonia. silverkblackstock/ Shutterstock Many of us have sounds that we find to be annoying. But for some people, certain sounds actually trigger extreme reactions. It’s a disorder …

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How to talk to your family and friends about the new IPCC report – five tips from climate change communication research

How to talk to your family and friends about the new IPCC report – five tips from climate change communication research: Esther Pueyo / Shutterstock The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest report is a sobering read, which some describe as a “final warning” from scientists. The core message remains the same as prior IPCC …

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Five discoveries that changed our understanding of how the ancient Egyptians created mummies

Five discoveries that changed our understanding of how the ancient Egyptians created mummies: Merydolla/Shutterstock Centuries after the first golden coffins were taken to Europe, ancient Egyptian mummies still vividly capture people’s imaginations. Perhaps we’re awed by the grandeur of their rituals and tradition. But new discoveries keep challenging scientists’ perception of these ancient rites. As …

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Women’s rights exist only on paper in Nigeria: Five core issues a new president needs to address urgently

Women’s rights exist only on paper in Nigeria: Five core issues a new president needs to address urgently: Maternal health is an issue a new government must urgently address in Nigeria. Lynsey Addario/Getty Images Reportage Violence against African women and the widespread violation of their basic human rights is shaped by societal and cultural barriers. …

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Africa’s agribusiness sector should drive the continent’s economic development: Five reasons why

Africa’s agribusiness sector should drive the continent’s economic development: Five reasons why: Agriculture is still largely manual in a several parts of the continent. Patrick Sheperd/CIFOR Africa’s agriculture sector accounts for about 35% of the continent’s gross domestic product, and provides the livelihood of more than 50% of the continent’s population. These shares are more …

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Five things research can teach us about having better sex, according to a sex therapist

Five things research can teach us about having better sex, according to a sex therapist: AimPix/Shutterstock Sex can be wonderful, but it can also be tricky. Science may be the furthest thing from your mind when you’re getting intimate with someone. But actually, there’s a lot we can learn from science when it comes to …

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Dogs and cats can be expensive – five ways to save money on pet care as the cost of living rises

Dogs and cats can be expensive – five ways to save money on pet care as the cost of living rises: Some pet owners are facing heartbreaking choices due to rising prices. Budimir Jevtic/Shutterstock For anyone with a pet, you’ll know how much happiness they can bring to your life. Pets are part of the …

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Pulses are packed with goodness: Five cool things you should know about them

Pulses are packed with goodness: Five cool things you should know about them: pbd Studio/shutterstock Each year on February 10, the United Nations commemorates what probably sounds to many like a strange occasion: World Pulses Day. But, as a researcher focused on forgotten and underutilised legumes, I think the initiative is an important step towards …

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Five reasons physical activity is important for cancer patients

Five reasons physical activity is important for cancer patients: Physical activity during cancer treatment can help improve mental and physical health outcomes. Dmytro Zinkevych/ Shutterstock You might know that physical activity can help lower your risk of getting many common types of cancer. But what many of us don’t realise is just how important physical …

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