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There’s plenty of evidence that COVID vaccines are safe and effective. But some people have been bombarded with information to the contrary.
This includes a number of mothers who have chosen not to vaccinate their children. Research has found anti-vaccine influencers on social media repeatedly target mothers with posts that conflate rejecting vaccines with good motherhood. Stephanie Baker and Michael Walsh argue it’s time to scrutinise those seeking to influence and manipulate parents more closely.
The threat of Ukraine being invaded has risen over recent days, according to western governments, but why is Russia flexing its muscles? The country’s claim that Nato promised not to expand to the east is a misrepresentation. Rather than security fears, Russia’s motives may be to sow European discord and damage Ukraine’s economy.
While we’re on the subject of facts, here’s one you can trust: extra virgin olive oil is healthier than other cooking oils.
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Rob Reddick
Commissioning Editor, COVID-19
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Stephanie Alice Baker, City, University of London; Michael James Walsh, University of Canberra
Anti-vaccination Instagram posts deliberately depict mothers in a certain way to drive up rates of vaccine hesitancy.
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Jorge Guira, University of Reading
The threat of sanctions may have little effect.
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The benefits of extra virgin olive oil might just make it worth the extra cost.
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Richard Hoffman, University of Hertfordshire
Extra virgin olive oil contains polyphenols, which studies have linked to a range of different health benefits.
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Politics + Society
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Ryan Haddad, University of Maryland
The Biden administration hopes the threat of harsh sanctions from a united West will deter Putin from invading Ukraine. But Russia has a long history of using energy to divide the US and Europe.
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Gavin E L Hall, University of Strathclyde
Russia insists that there was an agreement not to expand Nato eastwards after the end of the USSR. History begs to differ.
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Orly Siow, Newcastle University
Whether Boris Johnson’s wife did something wrong can be debated – but placing her at the centre of the ‘partygate’ story is to let the Prime Minister off the hook.
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Lucille Kelsall-Knight, University of Birmingham
There are more same-sex parents than ever, but they still face unique challenges in accessing healthcare for their children.
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Environment
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Jason Gilchrist, Edinburgh Napier University
A new study reveals the major players and routes involved.
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Eugene Mohareb, University of Reading; Sybil Derrible, University of Illinois at Chicago
Drive-throughs not only increase air pollution and emissions, but also contribute to a car-centred culture that we need to avoid.
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Health
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Jaya A R Dantas, Curtin University
One study suggests the virus takes an average of 36 days to clear from the body after symptoms first appear.
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Science + Technology
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Sharon Horwood, Deakin University
Social media does have some redeeming features – and its utility will depend on how you use it. But for many of us, the reward no longer outweighs the harms.
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Arts + Culture
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William Hepburn, University of Aberdeen; Jackson Armstrong, University of Aberdeen
Authentic use of history in games is not about claims to accuracy, but about transparency.
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Cities
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Johannes Novy, University of Westminster
New production methods, consumer trends and good ideas have the potential to bring manufacturing back into city centres. Can it coexist with housing?
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