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The overlooked benefits of laughing at yourself

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A mother bear and two bear cubs float in a swimming pool while resting their paws on the side. In the background is a white wall, orange chairs, cushions and an orange California sign (Credit: @poolbearlife)

The bears cooling off in a California pool

By Isabelle Gerretsen

Open dome of Extremely Large Telescope from the air (Credit: Eso)

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By Richard Fisher

A tiger wades in the water around a mangrove forest (Credit: Avijit Ghorai/ Mangrove Photography Awards)

The best mangrove photography of 2026

By Harrison Jones

A man and a woman laughing while eating spaghetti (Credit: BBC/ Serenity Strull/ Getty Images)

Sharing meals can reduce your risk of depression

By David Robson and Alessia Franco

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The Viking word behind American independence

By Sophie Hardach

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A whale shark swims in bright blue water, surrounded by small fish (Credit: Jonathan Irish)

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By Matthew Ponsford

A raccoon climbs out of a hole in a brick wall (Credit: Alamy)

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By Matthew Ponsford

A leafcutter ant carries a section of leaf along a branch (Credit: Getty Images)

Want to get better at making decisions? Ask an ant

By Sofia Quaglia

A herring gull steals a croissant from a table (Credit: Getty Images)

How to stop seagulls stealing your food

By Katherine Latham

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