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When Valentine's Day forces a relationship reckoning

For people who have been quietly struggling with doubts about their relationship, the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day can feel fraught.

By The Coversation 2 months ago

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Why US is experiencing largest measles outbreak

The measles outbreak in South Carolina reached 876 cases on Feb. 3, 2026.

By The Coversation 2 months ago

From raids to inter-communal violence: South Sudan's 'White Army' explained

The UN warned in January 2026 of possible mass violence between South Sudan's government and the White Army despite a 2018 peace deal that ended a five-year civil war.

By The Coversation 3 months ago

What democracies today can learn from Mussolini's fascist rise

Given the scale of Hitler's atrocities, our image of fascism today has largely been shaped by Nazism. Yet, Mussolini preceded Hitler.

By The Coversation 1 year ago

Why is climbing Mount Everest so dangerous?

Scaling Mt Everest: 2023 ended as one of the deadliest on record, with 11 deaths recorded for the season to May 23, and a further two climbers still missing.

By The Coversation 1 year ago

Dehydration: how it happens, what to look out for, steps to take

Dehydration can be either water loss or salt and water loss. The body's "water ecosystem" is regulated by responses to salt and water levels.

By The Coversation 2 years ago

How desk jobs alter your brain and why they're so tiring

A study that scanned people's brains at different points in their workday found high-demand tasks which require intense, constant concentration can lead to a build-up of a potentially toxic chemical.

By The Coversation 3 years ago

Save mothers from death during pregnancy and after childbirth

The responsibility of saving our mothers by tackling the causes of preventable maternal deaths belongs to all of us.

By The Coversation 3 years ago

Ngilu's endorsement of Musila angers leaders

Last month, Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga, while on a campaign tour of Kitui County, endorsed Julius Malombe.

By The Coversation 3 years ago

Grading pupils demotivates and increases stress

Students need time to reflect on their own goals for the class so they can see how well they have developed.

By The Coversation 4 years ago