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School closures may reduce COVID-19 transmission, but may also harm children's education and wellbeing

School closures may reduce COVID-19 transmission, but may also harm children's education and wellbeing

Coronavirus
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Medical Sciences
Mental health
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Students socially distanced studying with masks on at desks. By John Cairns.

Lessons on crisis preparation from COVID-19

Coronavirus
Policy
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Society
A Mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris). In Pakistan, this species is still illegally hunted for its skin. Image credit: Shutterstock.

Turtle and crocodile species with unique characteristics are more likely to go extinct

Biology
Conservation
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
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Grid image containing head and shoulders photos of the six researchers entrants can choose from and winning artwork from previous years

Beyond Boundaries 2023 art competition opens for entries from local school students

Arts
Community
Education
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Medical Sciences
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A pair of hands wearing latex gloves handles crop plants in a field.  Image credit: Shutterstock.

Oxford biologists comment on new Genetic Technology Act

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Genetics
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Policy
Research
Science
Sustainability
Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of breast cancer

Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of breast cancer

Cancer
Health
Medical Sciences
Research
Crowd of people on a street

Study shows viewing self-harm images online and in social media usually causes harm

Brain health
Medical Sciences
Mental health
Research

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