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Top Stories published by The Conversation in 2016

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A short history of the US’ obsession with walls, fences and border barriers

Before Trump proposed his border wall, vigilantes made it a national obsession

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GM crops already feed much of the world today — why not tomorrow’s generations too?

The Royal Society’s president: Science and technology has always helped us feed the world. GM has more to offer, if we…

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From punishment to protest: a French history of tattoos

Delving into the graphic past of tattoos.

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How the ‘Donald Trump of the East’ romped into office despite a shocking campaign

It may be tempting to blame Filipinos, but a closer look reveals a lot about the hopes of a population afflicted by…

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Good riddance to Thailand’s infamous ‘tiger temple’

Police raid finds 40 frozen tiger carcasses. 22 people, including three Buddhist monks, charged by Thai police with wildlife trafficking.

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Why doing good can do you good

Scientists have found that there are many physical and mental benefits to volunteering.

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How Brazil hurtled into a preordained political tragedy

Conspiracy, betrayal and prophecies of doom have all played their part in Dilma Rousseff’s looming downfall.

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Coverage of Rio 2016 is largely failing to consider what the Games mean for citizens

They have been affected for the seven years already.

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Brazilians are rejecting not only Dilma Rousseff, but all of the establishment politicians too

It’s not good versus evil as many mainstream media are reporting.

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Sir David Attenborough at 90: the mesmerising storyteller of the natural world

The master storyteller worked his magic on even the most mundane and turned them into stars.

These were the top 10 stories published by The Conversation in 2016. You can also dive into monthly archives for 2016 by using the calendar at the top of this page.

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