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If animals could speak, would we understand them?
In his latest book, David Brooks questions human exceptionalism, drawing on the work of a wide range of thinkers and writers.
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You don’t have to be embarrassed to be vegan
The more welcoming and accessible veganism becomes, the closer we’ll get to our goal: a world free of cruelty.
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Why are we outraged about eating dog, but not bacon?
The morality of which animals we can and can’t eat doesn’t stand up to scrutiny.
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The bizarre-looking dinosaur challenging what we know about the evolution of fingers
Oviraptorosaurs are weird dinosaurs, which look a bit like flightless birds. But these ancient animals aren’t just funny looking fossils. As my team’s new research shows, they can help us understand how…
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Is TikTok right? Do I need to eat more protein?
Has TikTok got you worried you’re not eating enough protein to keep you healthy? Here’s how much you really need, and what that looks like throughout a day.
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Babe at 30: why this much-loved film is one of the best cinematic translations of a children’s book
Babe is a film with real heart, based on a richly drawn children’s book which advocates for brains over brawn, respectful communication and common decency.
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How your smelly farts can tell you what’s going on in your gut
Hydrogen sulfide is just one of the smelly molecules our gut microbes produce.
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How controversial nutritionist John Harvey Kellogg pioneered the path to modern plant-based eating
The pioneering US health reformer and breakfast cereal inventor introduced plant-based meat substitutes to the public.
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Protein is being added to yoghurt, bread and even coffee – but is it really good for our health?
Most of us already get enough protein in our diet.
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Ecological disruptions are a risk to national security
Overfishing, disease and environmental crimes cause social and political instability, economic strife and strained international relations.
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