In Love Me Tender, a mother’s fight for her child reveals how queerness is still policed

By Christina Wilkins, Lecturer in Film and Creative Writing, University of BirminghamAugust 5, 2026

This powerful custody drama questions how society judges queer mothers.

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Behind the betel nut smile: the quiet epidemic of oral cancer in Papua New Guinea

Chewing betel ‘quid’ is culturally ingrained in PNG. But it is also linked to high oral cancer rates. A new project aims to improve early detection and reporting.

Nerida Bun, Lecturer in Dentistry, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Papua New GuineaAug 6, 2026

The Conversation

Giant ice mountains on the other side of Earth once dictated Australia’s climate – new study

Mountains of ice far away in the northern hemisphere surely couldn’t change rainfall in Australia – or could they?

Laurie Menviel, Associate Professor, Climate Change Research Centre, UNSWAug 6, 2026

Nautilus

Three Things to Avoid in Middle Age If You Want to Stave Off Dementia

It may be easier said than done The post Three Things to Avoid in Middle Age If You Want to Stave Off Dementia appeared first on Nautilus.

Jake CurrieAug 5, 2026

Nautilus

This Image from the Dark Energy Camera Is a Bit Van Gogh, No?

Astronomy meets 19th-century art The post This Image from the Dark Energy Camera Is a Bit Van Gogh, No? appeared first on Nautilus.

David NieldAug 5, 2026

Outside Magazine

The Sweat Science 101 Newsletter Series Will Teach You How to Train

I've spent 17 years researching how the human body builds fitness, and I distilled the most important lessons into a new crash course. Read the first installment below, and sign up today to get the rest delivered directly to your inbox. The post The Sweat Science 101 Newsletter Series Will Teach You How to Train appeared first on Outside Online.

awiseAug 3, 2026

ProPublica

Lead Contamination Is Still a Problem in Omaha. Why Is the City Cleaning Up Some Yards and Not Others?

The post Lead Contamination Is Still a Problem in Omaha. Why Is the City Cleaning Up Some Yards and Not Others? appeared first on ProPublica.

Chris BowlingAug 5, 2026