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Editor's note
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Europe’s Cold War-era Iron Curtain is now dense forest, teeming with wolves and bears. In fact, human conflict can have surprising consequences for biodiversity, says Antonio Uzal, as regions left vacant by upheaval become wildlife havens. From rare mammals in the Korean Demilitarised Zone to flourishing coral reefs in nuclear test sites, nature’s return to war-torn places can help reconcile the ugly legacy of violence and provide poignant monuments to peace.
Bolivia has been fighting Chile to gain sovereign access to the Pacific Ocean for over a century. It’s a potent political issue for the country’s president, Evo Morales, but it would also bring big benefits to Bolivia’s economy. Belén Olmos Giupponi and Homagni Choudhury explain why.
If you’re confused about what’s been happening in parliament over the past few days, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Has Jeremy Corbyn tabled a motion of no confidence in the prime minister or not? Why has another MP proposed a motion of no confidence in him? Louise Thompson unravels another Brexity mess.
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Jack Marley
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Antonio Uzal, Nottingham Trent University
Human conflict can bring isolation to environments, which helps the local ecology thrive. After the war has ended, the return of nature is a poignant memorial and symbol of peace.
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Politics + Society
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Louise Thompson, University of Manchester
For anyone wondering, not for the first time, what on earth just happened in parliament?
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Tendayi Bloom, The Open University
Why the term 'illegal immigrant' should be treated with caution.
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Julian Hargreaves, University of Cambridge
Despite the publication of promising new statistics on referrals to the Prevent counter-terrorism programme, the strategy remains a blunt instrument.
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Rachael Burns, University of York
For Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel, 'never again' was 'a prayer, a promise, a vow'. Unfortunately, this vow is all too often broken.
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Science + Technology
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Nick Perham, Cardiff Metropolitan University
These psychological adaptations help us to sustain belief in religion.
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Elise Facer-Childs, University of Birmingham
The old saying "the early bird catches the worm" might be especially fitting when it comes to peak mental and physical performance.
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Arts + Culture
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Ian Wilkie, University of Salford
Comedians are being told to avoid joking about some things – and that's not funny.
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Business + Economy
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Brian Harman, De Montfort University; Janine Bosak, Dublin City University
Most people consider themselves canny shoppers – but we're all human.
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Belén Olmos Giupponi, Kingston University; Homagni Choudhury, Kingston University
Sovereign access to the Pacific would bring Bolivia significant economic benefits.
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Health + Medicine
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Michael Richards, Edge Hill University
Why psychoanalysis and children shouldn't mix.
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Nathan Critchlow, University of Stirling; Danielle Mitchell, University of Stirling
Tobacco companies stalled introducing plain packs, explored loopholes in the law and didn't follow through with suggested price cuts.
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