Are earthquakes becoming more common? Here’s what the numbers say
Whenever there’s a series of destructive or notable earthquakes, scientists get asked the same question:…
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Lactose intolerance is actually the human norm – but racism, the US government and business interests have made it into a condition
Lactose intolerance makes drinking milk or eating ice cream a literal pain. For some people,…
Hunger is not inevitable, but often results from choices that deny civilians food, aid, and essential services: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Eight years after the adoption of Resolution 2417, conflict remains a leading driver of acute…
Can you teach yourself to detect AI writing? Maybe
AI is quietly reshaping writing. It’s not just that prose is changing — the very…
How much sleep do I need? Why you can forget the eight-hour sleep rule
For decades, the answer to “how much sleep does an adult need?” has been simple:…
Data centres and democratic decline could lead to more water conflict in the future
Transboundary waters — rivers, lakes and aquifers residing in more than one country — are…
Homes England and government confirm strategic partners set to help deliver once-in-a-generation increase in social and affordable homes across England
33 partners will receive grant funding and work with the government’s housing and regeneration agency…
When to trust the experts? Follow these guidelines to evaluate science on any topic
When should we trust the evidence and the experts who interpret it for us? A…
Wage growth is higher in Australia. Could this regulatory fix help Kiwi workers catch up?
If it feels like you’re sliding backwards as the cost of living rises, you’re probably…
The ‘wonder material’ graphene can be made using a kitchen blender, a mobile phone and a newspaper
There is something slightly ridiculous about using a kitchen blender to make graphene. This is,…