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We’ve probably all enjoyed an indulgent Friday night takeaway at some point. How much harm can one high-fat meal really do anyway? According to new research, more than you might think.
Chris Marley and Damian Bailey from the University of South Wales wanted to test the effects of such a meal on people’s brains, so they fed two groups of people a fat-laden milkshake called the “brain bomb”, with concerning results. Just one portion of fat this large can can impair blood flow to the brain in a way that may raise the risk of stroke and dementia.
China may have the world’s largest army but its military power was for a long time limited by its rather out-of-date weaponry. Not so any more. Chinese foreign policy expert Tom Harper explains how the country’s advances in military technology are changing the world’s balance of power.
If you have school-age children, you may have reached the point in the summer where you’re ready to relent and let them sit in front of a screen all day. This guide from an expert in child safeguarding will give you the tools you need to stay ahead of the dangers that kids can face online.
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Siriol Griffiths
Wales Editor
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An enormous milkshake.
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Chris Marley, University of South Wales; Damian Bailey, University of South Wales
We fed people milkshakes containing 130g of fat to see what it did to their brains.
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China J-20 stealth fighter jets during a training for an upcoming airshow in south China’s Guangdong Province.
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Tom Harper, University of East London
China’s advanced military weaponry is now being purchased by other nations.
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Michelle McManus, Manchester Metropolitan University
When you’re doing your best to work from home with the kids around, it’s pretty difficult to monitor what they are doing on the tablet or TV.
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World
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Leonie Fleischmann, City St George's, University of London
Israeli settlers have always vowed to reoccupy the Gaza Strip.
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Matthew Powell, University of Portsmouth
The move has prompted fears of a new nuclear arms race.
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Politics + Society
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Siobhán O’Reilly, University of Limerick; Amanda Clifford, University of Limerick; Orfhlaith Ni Bhriain, University of Limerick
A groundbreaking dance programme for teenagers and older adults is being rolled out across secondary schools in Ireland.
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Lucas Paulo da Silva, Trinity College Dublin
The boycott caused the percentage of people who said they supported the Labour party to increase by about 16 percentage points.
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Arts + Culture
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Glenn Burgess, University of Hull
Animal Farm is a melancholy reflection on the corruption of revolution – and the need to keep looking for a better one.
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Glenn Fosbraey, University of Winchester
Black Grape somehow fused rock, hip-hop, acid house, melodic pop, dub, reggae into a dazzling psychedelic whole.
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Business + Economy
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Veselina Stoyanova, University of Birmingham
The popularity of working abroad can be a force for global good.
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Environment
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Bella Zanin, University of Bath
Talking about climate change is one of the easiest and most effective climate solutions. So why are so few of us having climate conversations?
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Paul Behrens, University of Oxford
By choosing to transform how we grow food and what we eat – rather than letting climate change dictate the pace of change – we have so much to gain.
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James Le Houx, Science and Technology Facilities Council; Siul Ruiz, University of Southampton
Plant roots don’t just take from soil; they shape it.
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Health
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Rachel Woods, University of Lincoln
Losing weight is hard – and it’s not just about willpower. Biology, environment and inequality all play a role.
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