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Editor's note
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Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge ran the second fastest marathon in history in London earlier this year. His win cemented his status as the king of the modern marathon and once again pundits began to deliberate on the source of his seemingly superhuman abilities. Vincent Onywera examines the Kipchoge phenomenon and concludes that science is yet to find the elixir of his endurance.
Historically, gay men around the world developed languages and ways of speaking that allowed them to avoid detection and persecution. One of those languages, "Gayle", emerged from Cape Town in the early part of the 20th century – and is still in use today. TL McCormick explains how the language has been adopted and adapted by many who do not identify as "queer".
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Julie Masiga
Peace + Security Editor
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Top Stories
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Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge on his way to wining the London Marathon in April 2019.
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Vincent O. Onywera, Kenyatta University
Many factors have been suggested to explain the dominance of Kenyan middle and long distance runners, and many have been disproved
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Gayle started life as a language spoken by gay men. But its use has shifted over time.
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TL McCormick, University of Johannesburg
Gayle remains as popular as ever -- but it has evolved, shifted and become a language spoken by more than just gay men.
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Politics + Society
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Robert W. Blum, Johns Hopkins Medicine
The data suggest that boys experience as much disadvantage as girls.
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Seán Mfundza Muller, University of Johannesburg; Cheryl Hendricks, Human Sciences Research Council; Mzukisi Qobo, University of the Witwatersrand
President Cyril Ramaphosa has to ensure that reform of critical institutions is placed first. Everything else will be compromised if this fails.
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Environment + Energy
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Meine van Noordwijk, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
Because the interactions between trees, soils, crops and livestock can be positive or negative, their relationship must be balanced and understood.
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Ben Garrod, University of East Anglia
Bonobos may be the most promiscuous species on the planet. From meddling mothers to feeding ground excitement, their sex lives are unique in the animal world.
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From our international editions
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Jonathan Bamber, University of Bristol; Michael Oppenheimer, Princeton University
Sea levels could rise by two metres by 2100, sparking a refugee crisis unlike anything the world has ever seen.
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Nick Bisley, La Trobe University
The first great power rivalry of the 21st century has begun – and it's unlike any rivalry the world has ever seen.
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Pep Canadell, CSIRO; Rob Jackson, Stanford University
Removing human-related methane from the atmosphere could reduce global warming by 15%.
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Eddie King, University of South Carolina
Morse code works whether flashing a spotlight or blinking your eyes – or even tapping on a smartphone touchscreen.
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En français
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Valérie Masson-Delmotte, Université Paris-Saclay; Youba Sokona, UCL
Des citoyens se sont attelés à traduire en plusieurs langues le résumé pour les décideurs du dernier rapport du GIEC. L’objectif, rendre accessible un texte essentiel et pourtant très peu lu.
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Frédéric Vincent, Observatoire de Paris
La publication d’une « photo » d’un trou noir en avril dernier a fait grand bruit. Mais qu’il y a-t-il derrière cette image ?
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En español
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Elvira Lara Pérez, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
España será el país más longevo en 2040. Pero los mayores necesitan relaciones sociales de calidad para tener una vida plena e integrada. La promoción de su bienestar debe ser prioritaria en las políticas sociales.
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Cecilia Estrada Villaseñor, Universidad Pontificia Comillas
El papel de la prensa a la hora de cubrir determinados temas es crucial para que los ciudadanos configuren su mente alrededor de ellos. Por eso, contextualizar los hechos es esencial.
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