The Conversation
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Aspartame: the artificial sweetener is calorie-free but not risk-free – a nutritionist explains
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In a new article for The Conversation, Hazel Flight, Programme Lead Nutrition and Health at Edge Hill University gives an insight into the impact of certain sweeteners.
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How smarter greenhouses could improve the UK's food security
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In a recent article for The Conversation, Dr Sven Batke, Reader in Plant Science at Edge Hill University explains the role smarter greenhouses can play in UK food security.
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Five Christmas story elements that don't appear in the Bible, from the little donkey to the inn keeper
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In a recent article for The Conversation, Dr Chris Greenough, Professor of Social Sciences, explores why some of the most well-known elements of the Christmas story are not actually found in the Bible.
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Sediment is a time capsule that shows how past climate change altered our landscapes - and hints at their future
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In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Joanne Egan Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at Edge Hill University, explains how sediment is a time capsule to the past.
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Children aren't reading for pleasure according to new research - here's how you can help them love books
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In a new article for The Conversation, Karen Boardman Head of Early Years Education at Edge Hill University, explores how to bring the joy back to children's reading.
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Luke Evans' memoir shows why there's no such thing as a gay Jehovah's Witness
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In a new article for The Conversation, Professor of Social Sciences Dr Chris Greenough discusses the conflict between being gay and a Jehovah’s Witness, in response to actor Luke Evans’ memoir.
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As Mexico's new president takes office, a renewed battle to contain cartel violence begins
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In a new article for The Conversation Katia Adimora, PhD Candidate in Mexican Migration at Edge Hill University shares her opinion on Mexico's first female president taking office.
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The silent conversations of plants
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In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Sven Batke Reader in Plant Science at Edge Hill University explains how communication is important for plants.
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Plants can grow in near-darkness, new research shows - here are three promising benefits
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In a new article for The Conversation Dr Sven Batke Reader in Plant Science at Edge Hill University sheds light on a new study.
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Grenfell Tower report: an expert explains why so many people have been blamed
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In a new article for The Conversation, Paresh Wankhade Professor of Leadership and Management at Edge Hill University delves into the final Grenfell Tower report and shares his findings.
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