What colour should I repaint my home? Ask a psychologist
I knew there would be an argument. The room had gone eerily quiet. “Isn’t it…
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Why central bankers look to the ‘stars’ when setting interest rates
When the topic of central banks and the outlook for interest rates comes up, economists…
Oldest known cremation in Africa poses 9,500-year-old mystery about Stone Age hunter-gatherers
Near the equator, the Sun hurries below the horizon in a matter of minutes. Darkness…
Black cabs backed with fairer tax system
Cabbies and small taxi companies to benefit as online minicab firms stopped from using niche…
Ancient African bedrock reveals the violent beginnings of life on our blue planet
You have probably seen the images of the surface of Mars, beamed back by NASA’s…
Why New Year’s resolutions might feel harder this year – and what could help
The start of a new year has long been considered an important moment for personal…
Focus apps claim to improve your productivity. Do they actually work?
It’s hardly a revelation that we’re living in an era of distraction and smartphone addiction.…
Business investment boosted with new tax relief taking effect today
Businesses to benefit from new 40% first-year allowance that supports investment and growth – effective…
How solar panels on farms can help increase crop yields
Solar farm projects in the Canadian province of Alberta have been put on hold or…
What are your new year’s reading resolutions? 6 dedicated readers share theirs
When we think about new year’s resolutions, we often think about changing our habits or…