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There aren't five love languages, despite claims on TikTok

The science of relationships doesn't support the idea that there are five love languages. Instead, it's better to think about love as akin to keeping a nutritionally balanced diet, say psychologists Emily Impett, Haeyoung Gideon Park and Amy Muise

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There aren't five love languages, despite claims on TikTok

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Why fully remote workplaces mean more loneliness – and more sick days

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Why fully remote workplaces mean more loneliness – and more sick days

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We aren't addicted to our phones and we don't need a 'digital detox'

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We aren't addicted to our phones and we don't need a 'digital detox'
The chemist who told us to put salt in our tea explains why she did it

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The chemist who told us to put salt in our tea explains why she did it

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Menstruation isn't dirty, so let's drop terms like sanitary towels

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Menstruation isn't dirty, so let's drop terms like sanitary towels

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Why is the US still in such poor health, despite its wealth?

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Why is the US still in such poor health, despite its wealth?

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Science alone won't end cervical cancer, even though we have a vaccine

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Science alone won't end cervical cancer, even though we have a vaccine

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Why we should all be concerned about the shortage of science teachers

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Why we should all be concerned about the shortage of science teachers

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Martin Rees - Astronomer Royal

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'This century is special': Martin Rees on the vast span of time

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Is artificial intelligence about to free us from the curse of Babel?

Technology

Is artificial intelligence about to free us from the curse of Babel?

Artificial intelligence will make it easier than ever to communicate across linguistic borders. But is this a good thing, asks linguist Philip Seargeant

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The US needs to do more to preserve its ancient sites

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The US needs to do more to preserve its ancient sites

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Paris climate goal of less than 2°C of warming is within our grasp

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Paris climate goal of less than 2°C of warming is within our grasp

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Why has the death of Matthew Perry affected so many of us so much?

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Why has the death of Matthew Perry affected so many of us so much?

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A big gulf in ocean science threatens to sink the climate change fight

Environment

A big gulf in ocean science threatens to sink the climate change fight

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