Why do bees have queens? 2 biologists explain this insect’s social structure – and why some bees don’t have a queen at all
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
largest ever review shows many ill effects on health – how to understand the evidence
Ultra-processed foods, such as cereals and fizzy drinks, have been linked to 32 harmful health…
France insists it’s no slacker on military aid to Ukraine – POLITICO
“The cardinal principle is not to damage our capabilities. By supporting Ukraine, we have never…
Kenyans use humour to counter unpopular state policies – memes are the latest tool
Seemingly disillusioned with the country’s leadership, Kenyans have taken to new ways of expressing their…
Explosion damages key Russian railway bridge – POLITICO
Ukrainian intelligence confirmed the explosion and said the bridge was used to carry military equipment.…
Why move species to islands? Saving wildlife as the world changes means taking calculated risks
The eastern barred bandicoot was once found in abundance across the basalt plains of western…
‘Are we equals or not?’ – POLITICO
“Since the [2004] enlargement, there are 110 million people living in Central and Eastern Europe,”…
should NZ ban fossil fuel advertising?
According to independent watchdog Consumer NZ, New Zealand is “rife with greenwashing”, with many companies…
Welcome to budget week – POLITICO
— Wednesday’s budget looms and we’ve got the details. — Bank of England told to…
Can you make a compelling play about economics? The Lehman Trilogy tries – but ultimately comes up short
“Can’t move ‘em with a cold thing, like economics.” So says the modernist, Ezra Pound,…