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Lots of people claim to be passionate about their work, which is very nice for them – and sometimes a great benefit for the rest of us too. A dedicated singer, chef or teacher can work wonders in their respective fields. But if you’re looking to find more passion in your profession, be careful what you wish for.
It seems there are two kinds of work-related passion. And depending on your personality type, and the kind of work you do, you might end up with the one that takes over your life, leaving you mentally exhausted and suffering from burnout.
With tens of thousands of Russian troops still massed on the Ukrainian border, we asked a security expert what an invasion might look like.
Plus, one of our younger readers got in touch to find out whether the human race could alter any of the planets in our Solar System to make them habitable. Here’s the answer.
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Luke Salkeld
Commissioning Editor
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Taha Yasseri, University College Dublin
Devotion to work can lead to burnout.
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A member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces carries out a drill exercise on the country’s eastern border.
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David J Galbreath, University of Bath
Russian troops could enter Ukraine from multiple locations.
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Jacco van Loon, Keele University
Humans might one day be able to live somewhere else in the Universe.
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Politics + Society
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Ronald Suny, University of Michigan
A scholar of Russian history breaks down what Putin’s aim might be in threatening military invasion, and why that might backfire.
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Vasileios Karagiannopoulos, University of Portsmouth
Cyber-attacks are adding to the pressure on Ukraine as it faces Russian troops on its borders.
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Olaya Moldes Andrés, Cardiff University
For many, the pandemic switched the focus away from financial gain.
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Tirion Havard, London South Bank University
Gangs are using coercive control tactics to recruit young women into criminal activity.
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Jonathan Malloy, Carleton University
Canada’s international reputation as a relatively peaceful country is at odds with the noisy protests by people opposed to measures aimed at preventing COVID-19.
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Gemma Ware, The Conversation; Daniel Merino, The Conversation
Plus, why do people with a foreign accent get a hard time – and how to prevent it. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
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Environment
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Noel Flay Cass, University of Leeds
Research shows people want government to restrict excess consumption through regulations, not just to rely on citizens to make better choices.
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Rupert Read, University of East Anglia
We need long-term solutions, but the idea has been hijacked by a worldview that downplays climate risks.
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Jas Kalra, Newcastle University; Jens Roehrich, University of Bath
It’s time to think about other sources, such as carbon capture and bioethanol production.
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Health
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Laura Noszlopy, University of Birmingham; Jean McHale, University of Birmingham
Many changes to services have gone under the radar.
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Manal Mohammed, University of Westminster
Fermented foods – such as sauerkraut and kefir – help your gut stay healthy.
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Education
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Céline Benoit, Aston University
State schools in England and Wales are legally required to provide acts of collective worship.
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Science + Technology
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Ineke van Herwijnen, Utrecht University; Claudia Vinke, Utrecht University
Cats are in charge – but living with one can be one of life’s greatest joys. Here’s some guidance on choosing the right feline for you.
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