Why Vladimir Putin will hardly flinch at Panama paper cut
Revelations about offshore tax dealings have caused a stir everywhere else, but reactions in Russia have been distinctly Pana-meh.
Academic rigour, journalistic flair
Panama Papers
Explainer: what are ‘tax havens’?
Tax havens such as the Cayman Islands, Switzerland, the British Virgin Islands and Panama have a few key things in common.
The nuts and bolts of a massive international investigation
Some of the key questions faced by news organisations before publishing their scoop.
Remarkable global media operation holds rich and powerful to account
A global collaboration of journalists has revealed massive offshoring of funds linked to some of the world's most powerful people, including Vladimir Putin.
Analysis and Comment
Northern Ireland abortion conviction the result of a draconian, archaic law
Belfast court inflicts three-month suspended jail term for acquiring abortion pills online in first criminal prosecution for a decade.
Britain is sending a huge nuclear waste consignment to America – why?
The policy failures behind the upbeat headlines.
How to mark the Easter Rising in Northern Ireland
As the Republic marks the centenary of this historic event, it is becoming a very contentious matter north of the border.
Why the UK tax year begins on April 6 (it’s a very strange tale)
It involves shifting calendars, greedy governments – and the Pope.
Escaping the poverty trap requires more than a cash lump sum
Giving poor people a lot of money or a new asset won't turn them into entrepreneurs overnight.
Exhibitionism: why the Stones are still the greatest rock'n'roll brand in the world
A long time before their recent landmark concert in Cuba, The Rolling Stones played Spain: less than a year after the death of General Franco.
Want a healthier heart? A daily dose of vitamin D should do the trick
New research shows that a daily dose of vitamin D3 can improve heart function in people with chronic heart failure.
The Last Man on the Moon – a moving tale that’ll bring out your inner astronaut
The Last Man on the Moon is much more than a biographical documentary – it is a gripping account of human endeavour.
‘Temptress’ Eve, ‘prostitute’ Mary Magdalene – and the awkward truth about The Bible’s women
Many biblical women have suffered from centuries of bad press. So what were they really like?
The geopolitics of real estate: how Russia learned the political value of property
Real estate has become a 'soft' power tool in the world of international politics.
How the West could (and should) have saved Palmyra
Political will could have rescued Palmyra. Here's why it didn't.
Why we need to stop being squeamish about bowel cancer screening
Too many people literally are dying of embarrassment.
How exploring Mars could help us fight climate change on Earth
Working out how Mars's carbon dioxide was turned into rock could help with carbon capture efforts on our own planet.
What is brain plasticity and why is it so important?
Without the ability to rewire itself, the brain wouldn't be able to grow or recover from injury.
How war in Nagorno-Karabakh could spread – and become a major problem for Europe
The Caucasus are more important and more connected today than in the 1990s, and a war between Armenia and Azerbaijan could create chaos for Europe.
British media is failing to give voters the full picture ahead of elections
You wouldn't know elections are happening all over the country, looking at the national press.
All our food is ‘genetically modified’ in some way – where do you draw the line?
Everything from domesticated carrots to glow-in-the-dark tobacco fits somewhere on the spectrum. 'Banning GM' isn't a simple yes-no decision.
Occupying Turin: refugees breathe life into abandoned buildings of Olympic village
Researchers explain how tolerance in Turin's Olympic village is helping refugees to help themselves.
How Dyson can offer a challenge to Tesla and the electric car giants
The vacuum cleaner maker faces the same challenges as Elon Musk against the big auto players – so maybe it's time to try a different road.
A lethal sport? Why horse racing will never be a completely safe bet
Has horse racing become too risky for the runners?
Six days that shook the world: how the Easter Rising changed everything
The effects of the Dublin insurrection went much further than Ireland.
An education in irony: why academics need to be funny
Irony can provide new theoretical insights. Social scientists should embrace it.
Coming to terms with digital grief: hashtags and emojis are here to stay
How long should you keep a Belgian flag Facebook profile pic after a terrorist attack?
Why lightsabers would be far more lethal than George Lucas envisioned
Warning: you'll never watch a lightsaber duel in the same way again after you read this ...
Health devolution deal is a key moment for Manchester – and England
The city of Manchester now has control over it's NHS budget, but what does this mean in real terms?
How a double migrant crisis is halting Greece’s recovery
Greece is facing two major migration problems. As thousands of migrants arrive, Greece's young professionals are on the way out.
Desert Hearts: the 1986 film about lesbian awakening that gives Carol a run for its money
The need for lesbian love stories that aren’t doomed is just as great now as it has ever been.
Networks of boosters could transform mobile phone signal in rural blackspots
What can be done about the lack of connectivity in remote areas?
Discover
How mind-controlling parasites can get inside your head
Cat-borne parasites that may affect human aggression aren't the only microscopic freeloaders that influence their hosts' brains.
European policy is driving refugees to more dangerous routes across the Med
Research with migrants suggests Europe has misunderstood what drives them to make perilous sea crossings – and what would stop them trying.
Five foods that used to be bad for you … but now aren’t
Nutrition guidelines keep changing. Here are five foods nutritionists have changed their minds about.
Should alcohol limits for men and women really be the same?
The new alcohol guidelines limit of 14 units a week for men and women hides a more complicated story.
Media business models
Journalism isn’t dying – there’s even room for optimism about print
The history of newspapers has been one of adapting to prosper and now is no different.
Are paywalls saving journalism?
Comment may be free, but newspapers have got to make money somehow.
Are micropayments a viable way to support the news business?
It worked for 'iTunes', but news organisations experimenting with 'pay-to-read' models are finding that users want to have a say in what makes the news.
Hard Evidence
Hard Evidence: Muslim women and discrimination in Britain
A new study finds Muslim women in the UK live in an atmosphere of prejudice.
Hard Evidence: how integrated are young EU migrants into the UK workforce?
Immigration is at the heart of the Brexit debate. Here's what the research says about employment.
Hard Evidence: how many people actually use libraries?
It's a common assumption that library use is plummeting – but that depends on which libraries you look at.
Hard Evidence: which charities get the most money and is it enough?
Some charities get millions and have a large number of assets, but they're also doing more too.
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John Jewell — “In the US, we now have the ultimate celebrity politician in the shape of Donald Trump”
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Prem Sikka — “Facebook looks set to pay more UK tax but it might not be as much as you think”
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Stephen Chan — “All over the world, leaders are being reminded that they can’t hold power forever”
Research and Expert Database
Editors’ Picks
Was Jesus really nailed to the cross?
The sources offer an intriguing – and surprising – insight.
The Witch: the facts behind the folktales
Were evil witches really stealing children in the 17th century?
Is London’s ‘Cat Ripper’ a serial killer in the making?
Dozens of cats have been killed in south London. It has some worried that there might be worse to come.
Here’s how we could build a colony on an alien world
We already have much of the technology we’d need to start a colony on another planet.
How to solve a Rubik’s cube in five seconds
Don't worry – there are only 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 configurations.
At what age should teenagers pass the ‘digital age of consent’?
A digital age of consent could ensure internet users know what they're getting into. But where to draw the line is tricky.
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