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More young people are now vaping than smoking, according to research published today by the World Health Organization. While e-cigarettes have helped many people stop using tobacco, there’s a growing body of evidence that shows vaping carries its own dangers.
Not only can the multitude of toxic chemicals in vapes harm the lungs, but the nicotine in them can also affect the still-developing adolescent brain, meaning young people may be at particular risk. And that’s not the end of the story, as Amira Guirguis of Swansea University writes.
Also this morning, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has encouraged several Nato countries to reintroduce or extend military conscription. But a look at the history of the draft raises concerns about its inequality.
And does drinking breast milk really have health benefits for adults?
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Siriol Griffiths
Wales Editor
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By 2023, one in nine children had tried vaping.
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Amira Guirguis, Swansea University
Vaping is more common than cigarette smoking among young people but there are a variety of risks to users.
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Swedish conscripts on parade.
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Tony Ingesson, Lund University
As some Nato member countries extend conscription, history shows that it can sometimes create more equality in society.
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Simon Cameron, Queen's University Belfast
Kourtney Kardashian Barker says she “pounds breast milk” to stop herself feeling sick – but are there really any proven health benefits for adult consumption of human milk?
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Environment
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Rebecca Willis, Lancaster University
Looming carbon budget deadlines pose a challenge for the UK’s flagship climate legislation.
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Jodie Keane, ODI
Well-intentioned green trade policies can have adverse consequences.
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Jack Marley, The Conversation
Hint: it’s not cloud seeding.
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Business + Economy
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Elliott Johnson, Northumbria University, Newcastle; Howard Reed, Northumbria University, Newcastle; Matthew T. Johnson, Northumbria University, Newcastle
Welfare reforms targeted at the sick and disabled won’t boost government coffers. In fact, spending on those who need support and investing in less conditional systems has a real financial return.
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George Kladakis, University of St Andrews
A recent corruption case in Vietnam has led to the owner of a bank being sentenced to death.
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Science + Technology
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Rebecca Shepherd, University of Bristol
It is difficult to distinguish between elephant and mammoth ivory.
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Will Jones, University of Hull
The concept of deep medicine would use AI to free up staff, benefiting patient care.
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World
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Ross Peel, King's College London
Several recent drones attacks on the site, which Russia captured in March 2022, highlight the potential for a major accident.
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Colleen Murrell, Dublin City University
Israel continues to restrict international journalists access to Gaza, and Palestinian reporters are being killed.
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Politics + Society
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Steve Pickering, University of Amsterdam; Martin Ejnar Hansen, Brunel University London
Religious leaders are vital links for health services looking to counter vaccine hesitancy.
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Heinz Brandenburg, University of Strathclyde
First past the post tends to deliver the winning party more seats in parliament than they’d get under a truly proportional voting system – but this year is off the charts.
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Education
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Helen Carr, University of Birmingham
Secularism in England is often culturally and historically Christian.
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Arts + Culture
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Peter Howell, University of Portsmouth
A brilliant post-apocalyptic tale that expands the lore of a universe fans of the game love.
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Mikhail Batuev, Northumbria University, Newcastle
In an effort to bring the Olympics to a wider and younger audience, breaking is the latest “sport” to make its debut at Paris 2024. But how will it work as a scored sport?
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