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How to help your garden recover from a heatwave

UK gardens took a battering this summer as a heat dome settled over western Europe, and much of the green and pleasant land turned a dusty beige.

The Conversation · Sep 10

Twenty-five years after 9/11: an over-reliance on technology is leaving us vulnerable

It has been 25 years since the devastating attacks of September 11 2001. Amid the reflection that followed emerged the most comprehensive examination of any terrorist attack in history, the 9/11 Commission Report. Several statements in this forensic diagnosis continue to shape our understanding of those events. These range from…

The Conversation · Sep 10

DRC’s cobalt exports contain unreported uranium – our study estimates the global nuclear risk

The southern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is known as the Copperbelt because of its rich deposits of copper and other minerals.

The Conversation · Sep 10

Has gentle parenting gone too far?

To be or not to be a gentle parent? That is the question. There is so much controversy these days about gentle parenting. What is it, and what is it not?

The Conversation · Sep 10

Six ways people have used magic to protect their homes throughout history – from witch bottles to ‘hag stones’

Virtually all cultures and epochs fizz with magic. You might call it a secret ingredient of human life, because magic takes so many forms and serves so many functions.

The Conversation · Sep 10

Why a small leftist party may help the radical right to power in Germany

The extreme right-wing Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has won a decisive victory in a regional election in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, gaining nearly 44% of the vote. However, it fell just short of the outright majority needed to govern alone, so negotiations are underway to determine who will run…

The Conversation · Sep 10

Are too many Americans taking antidepressants?

Drugs for treating depression are among the most prescribed category of medications in the U.S. – 1 in 6 American adults take them.

The Conversation · Sep 10

2026’s El Niño is shaping up to be a doozy – it’s already affecting global shipping, fish behavior and heat

El Niño is here, and forecasters warn that it’s likely to be bigger and stronger in 2026-27 than any El Niño event recorded in at least 150 years.

The Conversation · Sep 10

Pennsylvania’s aging levees are under pressure from scarce funding and severe weather

Pennsylvania has over 180 levees that span approximately 155 miles (255 kilometers) and keep its rivers from flooding. They protect about 158,000 people and US$26.2 billion in property across the state, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The Conversation · Sep 10

To control weeds in your garden, late summer and early fall is the best time to make a difference

As late summer fades into early autumn, garden care shifts from active harvesting to preparation and planning for the next growing season. Weeds can feel like an overwhelming management task as the summer species burst into flower and spread seeds.

The Conversation · Sep 10