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Editor's note
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Our skin is an important gatekeeper for the body’s immune system. But if food enters the body via the skin rather than the mouth, our immune system’s capacity to recognise a harmless substance can become confused, leading to an allergic reaction. The reasons behind the rise in food allergies are complex, and Sara Brown explains how understanding the role our skin plays could lead to new treatments.
More than 300,000 computers were infected by the Wannacry ransomware cyberattack in 2017. But instead of blanket targeting, hackers are now focusing their attention on a smaller number of vulnerable but high-value companies. Lena Connolly and David Wall take a look at how ransomware became personal.
Running is a fun way to keep fit, but for some people, it goes too far. Running becomes an addiction. And, as with all addictions, it can start to affect your social life, career, mental and physical health. Andrew Wood and Martin Turner explain what to do when a path paved with good intentions starts to go wrong.
After the attack on two mosques that left 50 people dead in New Zealand, many came together over the weekend in the hope of coming to terms with events and in a search for answers. It’s clear there will need to be much soul searching. Greg Barton writes from Australia on a toxic political environment that allowed hate to flourish. You can read more analysis on events here.
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Jane Wright
Commissioning Editor, Scotland
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Top stories
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Sara Brown, University of Dundee
With food allergies on the rise, it's important to understand the role the skin plays in protecting or exposing us to reactions.
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Lena Connolly, University of Leeds; David Wall, University of Leeds
The latest malware is designed especially to make small companies pay through the nose for their data.
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Andrew Wood, Staffordshire University; Martin J Turner, Staffordshire University
Running can be addictive. Here's how to beat that addiction.
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A cacophony of hateful rhetoric has made it hard for those tasked with spotting the emergence of violent extremism to separate it from the background noise.
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Greg Barton, Deakin University
There is deep sadness in the Christchurch attacks, but little shock. We need to address the permissive political environment that allows such hateful extremism to be promulgated so openly.
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Politics + Society
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Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
Jacinda Ardern has kept her shocked population regularly updated, walked the talk in her embrace of the country’s Muslim community, and flagged policy changes in relation to New Zealand’s gun laws.
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Stephen Croucher, Massey University
Research shows that many members of dominant groups perceive minorities and immigrant groups as a threat, which builds up to fear and hate. We can all do something to change that.
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Rick Lines, Swansea University; Julie Hannah, University of Essex
The UN's new rights focus has the potential to overhaul the punitive nature of the war on drugs.
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Louise Thompson, University of Manchester
It looks like the prime minister will try for a third vote on her deal before asking the EU for a Brexit delay.
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Ioannis Glinavos, University of Westminster
Even if the UK decides it can withdraw from the Irish backstop unilaterally under international law, there will be consequences.
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Business + Economy
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Christopher Foster, University of Manchester; Shamel Azmeh, University of Manchester
Despite the growing role of data and technology in the world economy, there are very few rules to govern digital trade.
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Beth Breeze, University of Kent; Pamala Wiepking, Indiana University
From bake sales to office Olympics, fundraising for Red Nose Day can boost staff morale and lets employees support a good cause.
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Anouk Lavoie, IMD Business School; Benoit F Leleux, IMD Business School; Tawfik Jelassi, IMD Business School
How the likes of McLaren and Dallara are teaching the business world how to pull off a digital transformation.
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Environment + Energy
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Sheila M. Cannon, Trinity College Dublin
How can the climate strikers' demands of system change be met?
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Chris Blenkinsopp, University of Bath
It's good to know how currents are formed in the ocean, as they can be quite dangerous!
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Arts + Culture
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Victoria Brooks, University of Westminster
And it needs to wholeheartedly attack the foundations of western philosophy.
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Adam J Smith, York St John University; Jo Waugh, York St John University
Spoof Twitter accounts carry on a grand tradition of satire that has its roots in the 18th century.
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