Life
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Volvo XC90: On the move
The Volvo XC90 is, strangely enough, fairly discreet considering its size. But it needs its story told
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Forest soils around the world absorb even more CO2 than trees
Forests are powerful allies in the fight against climate change. It is therefore becoming increasingly urgent to restore and safeguard them, everywhere in the world
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Taking a break from a career has become an asset for your resume
With the covid-19 pandemic and its consequences, recruiters increasingly view employees who have taken a break as "an untapped talent pool." The way these pauses are perceived is changing, and as such perceptions shift, so are the values of the working world
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What is the traditional Japanese 'stand-up' comedy rakugo?
Once reserved for men, rakugo is experiencing a revival thanks to female comedians who are being noticed for their talent
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Nostalgia is good for us, according to science
Could the best painkiller be found inside us? According to a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, nostalgia could help reduce pain or everyday ailments
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Long overlooked, female art dealers are coming out of the shadows
A new project, called the Women Art Dealers Digital Archives, seeks to redress the underrepresentation of women in art history
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Is 5G truly green, or will it burn up more resources?
The Mobile World Congress, an industry get-together in Barcelona, certainly saw some sloganeering. But Huawei, Orange and industry body GSMA attempted to flesh out some of the green claims made about 5G
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Scientists grow spinach in the desert thanks to these new solar panels
Scientists in Saudi Arabia have developed their method using photovoltaic solar panels and a hydrogel, which allows water to be drawn from the air for use while also generating electricity
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How video games are protecting the mental health of players
According to a report by the Mental Health Foundation, the video game industry has great potential as a source of benefits for mental health
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Covid-19 has taken a severe mental health toll: WHO
In a fresh scientific brief, the World Health Organization also found that the Covid-19 crisis had in many cases significantly impeded access to mental health services and raised concerns about increases in suicidal behaviour
