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Opening up a can of Doom
Insect populations are dwindling, but if you choose to look a bit more closely, their world is as complex and fascinating as ours
01 December 2024 - 00:00
My friend hosted a “house cooling” party last weekend. It’s what happens at the end of an era. I admired her dedication to marking the moment and it was interesting how the party had a different tone to the ones she'd hosted when there was no end in sight. For one thing, the music was louder, probably because she didn't have to make nice with the aggressively sound-sensitive neighbour anymore. ..
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