Faeces, urine and sweat – just how gross are hot tubs? A microbiologist explains
For many centuries we have bathed in communal waters. Sometimes for cleanliness but more often…
Death toll in Turkey and Syria passes 5,000 as rescuers race against time – POLITICO
More than 5,000 people have been confirmed dead from the powerful earthquakes that struck central…
Data bombing and dead cats – how PR uses practices of secrecy to influence media and society
More than 100 years ago, sociologist Georg Simmel wrote that secrecy is a core part…
German government fights over security strategy – POLITICO
BERLIN — Germany’s first National Security Strategy was supposed to create a more united foreign…
Commissioner Urpilainen travels to Nepal to reaffirm strong partnership in support of its green recovery
Tomorrow, on 8 February, Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, will travel to Nepal for a…
The cancer gap between First Nations and non-Indigenous people is widening – but better data could help
Cancer figures provide stark evidence of the gap between the health of Aboriginal and Torres…
Mass protests against higher retirement age
Frances President Emmanuel Macron wants to raise the retirement age by two years. However, 72…
EU to launch platform to fight Russian, Chinese disinformation – POLITICO
The European Union will launch a new platform to counter disinformation campaigns by Russia and…
South Africa’s ruling party has favoured loyalty over competence
Cadre deployment is one of the best-known policies of the African National Congress (ANC), which…
Children Born As A Result Of Rape Will Be Recognised As Victims
The government intends to amend the Victims Bill to clarify that children who were born…