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It must be tough living in one of the most beautiful and admired cities in the world. And for all of its aesthetic appeal, Venice’s residential population has seen dramatic decline, due to the cost and sheer inconvenience of hosting 20 million guests a year.
The tide of tourism heading for the city has been overwhelming. And from next year, Venice will charge day-trippers (who make up the large majority of visitors) a small entrance fee in a bid to manage the number of visitors.
But if they’re not put off by the jostling crowds and packed squares and bridges, will they really stay away for the sake of a few euros – less than the cost of a coffee or an ice cream? We asked a tourism expert for his view.
And if Venice now lacks romance, we’ve been given the recipe for how to make a perfect romcom, as well as some advice on why you should breathe through your nose while you exercise.
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Luke Salkeld
Commissioning Editor
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A bridge too far?
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Sameer Hosany, Royal Holloway University of London
The lagoon city needs to stem the flow of visitors.
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For many, When Harry Met Sally is the greatest romcom of all time.
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Christina Wilkins, University of Birmingham
Within a romcom there has to be miscommunication – and lots of it.
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Nose breathing during intense exercise takes practice.
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Dan Gordon, Anglia Ruskin University; Chloe French, Anglia Ruskin University; Jonathan Melville, Anglia Ruskin University
Breathing through your nose may help oxygen reach your working muscles faster.
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Politics + Society
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Tom Felle, University of Galway
Inaction on gendered abuse is making it an even more effective tool for discouraging women from taking public office.
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Anna Matveeva, King's College London
The Nagorno-Karabakh crisis is just one part of a very complex issue at the heart of the South Caucasus.
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Pragya Agarwal, Loughborough University
Rape myths and unconscious biases often see juries and police officers disbelieve women who come forward with accusations of sexual assault.
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Andy Phippen, Bournemouth University
The long-awaited legislation still has serious gaps.
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Arts + Culture
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Sharon Hughes, University of East London
The Missing Thread is a careful and honest curation of black identity and displacement.
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Business + Economy
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Ewan Mackenzie, Newcastle University; Alan Mckinlay, Newcastle University
‘Hope labour’ leaves people working in creative industries open to exploitation as they try to develop their careers.
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Environment
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William Perry, Cardiff University
New research reveals the environmental impact of keeping tropical fish as household pets – but there are ways to reduce it.
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Tim Jackson, University of Surrey
The prime minister’s decision to delay or scrap green measures will make it harder for the UK to keep its climate commitments.
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Health
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Philip Tyson, University of South Wales
Tyson Fury has a history of mental ill health, something which is reflected in his series, At Home With The Furys on Netflix.
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Greig de Zubicaray, Queensland University of Technology
We’ve all forgotten the word we need mid-sentence, and know the feeling of it being just on the tip of our tongue. But when can this be more serious?
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Science + Technology
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Alexander J. Stewart, University of St Andrews
Research shows why people in more diverse communities tend to rely less on negative stereotypes.
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Podcasts
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Gemma Ware, The Conversation; Amnon Aran, City, University of London; James Rodgers, City, University of London
The final part of Inside the Oslo Accords, a special series for The Conversation Weekly podcast, marking 30 years since the signing of the Oslo accords.
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