The Conversation
THE CONVERSATION As the incoming UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak has the immediate advantage of perceived success in his two years as chancellor. His tenure...
‘They’re making money off tragedy’
By Michele Ruyters, Greg Stratton and Jarryd Bartle Netflix’s recent series Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story has stirred controversy over its apparent glamourisation of a...
Late night eating may cause greater weight gain
ALEX JOHNSTONE looks at the new research that points to why It’s long been popular advice for people looking to lose weight to avoid late...
Three arguments why Just Stop Oil was right to target Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
By Oli Mould Waves of controversy were sparked recently when the Just Stop Oil activists threw tomato soup over Van Gogh’s Sunflowers at the National...
‘Killer robots’ will be nothing like the movies show – here’s where the real threats lie
By Toby Walsh You might suppose Hollywood is good at predicting the future. Indeed, Robert Wallace, head of the CIA’s Office of Technical Service and...
Latest UN vote shows world wants Ukraine war to end – but can’t agree on how
By Stefan Wolff Each time the United Nations gathers to debate and vote on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it becomes more obvious that the vast...
Is intermittent fasting actually good for weight loss?
Here’s what the evidence says according to DAVID CLAYTON If you’re someone who’s thought about losing weight or has wanted to get healthier in the...
How small acts of kindness can make you happier and healthier
By Meena Andiappan How to optimise the pursuit of wellbeing and happiness is a question researchers have tried to tackle from a range of angles....
What will power the future: Elon Musk’s battery packs or Twiggy Forrest’s green hydrogen?
Truth is, we’ll need both By John Mathews The battle of the billionaires has become the stuff of headlines. The world’s richest man, Elon Musk,...
Different ways of being queer
In new A League Of Their Own series, tensions between femininity and sexuality explored in women’s sports says MERSINI KARKOULAS Amazon Prime Video’s recent release...