It’s only rock ‘n’ roll – and sometimes it’s better in mono
The Beatles have released their early recordings in mono and the Rolling Stones are soon to follow suit. Fans think they sound better.
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Music
Analysis and Comment
Diabetes treatment could be revolutionised by making people cold
Scientists thought they were closing in on one great new treatment but may have found another instead.
The slow death of the AS-Level
Why we should lament the sharp drop in the number of teenagers taking the one-year qualifications.
Titter ye not – Swallows and Amazons goes all Victorian
The film's exchange of Titty for Tatty is very much in line with Victorian censorship of profanities for children.
Britain is only just beginning to exploit its vast resources of offshore wind
Plans to build the world's largest offshore windfarm show projects are getting bigger and bigger, and moving ever further from land.
New Olympic Channel will change the way we watch sport forever – here’s how
Television is dead – long live the Olympics.
The battle for Labour: MPs must surrender to Corbyn or leave
The party's centre ground won't be able to shut out the far left like it did in the 1980s.
Here’s what to do if you’re disappointed with your A-level results
Not everyone will be celebrating this results day, so here's a few words of advice for both students and parents, to help put things into perspective.
Going, going, gone: how Olympic legacy is killing London’s creative culture
Looking back on the legacy of London 2012, it's clear the local artistic community have lost out.
Factories in space: how extra-terrestrial industry could keep humans alive
Future factories in space could be used to launch large structural sections to build space stations.
We’re creating our own visual map of what a ‘dementia-friendly community’ should look like
Small businesses such as pubs and hairdressers are key to allowing people with dementia to maintain meaningful social ties.
As the UN finally admits role in Haiti cholera outbreak – here is how victims must be compensated
It has long been known that UN forces brought disease to the country in the aftermath of an earthquake, but how can amends be made?
What the stock market tells us about the British economy post-Brexit
The FTSE rebounded after its Brexit shock – but how long will it last?
Five truths about the hijab that need to be told
The hijab is not a sign of control.
Flexible working is making us work longer
Flexible work is on the rise but research shows it often leads to people working longer hours than they would otherwise.
Venezuela’s military has been getting stronger since the days of Hugo Chávez
Some onlookers are suspicious that Venezuela's army is mounting a slow coup – but the country has been militarising itself for decades.
How Team GB cyclists peaked at the Olympics and owned the velodrome
When it comes to winning Olympic gold, it turns out timing isn't everything.
Contested care: when disputes over child cancer treatment reach the courts
Harsh tales of mothers and fathers thrust into the court system as they seek the best treatment for a sick child are a warning.
Green beans: why pulses are the eco-friendly option for feeding – and saving – the world
Packed with protein, cheaper than meat, and with minimal effect on the climate...what's not to like?
Anthill 4: Fuel
The fourth episode of our podcast takes on fuel – from Olympic diets to conflict over oil in the Niger Delta.
How to stop a zombie apocalypse – with science
What could we do if a real-life zombie disease started to spread?
Yes, Muslim women face discrimination – but they’re pushing for change
A parliamentary report found this group suffers severe exclusion from life and work. But things are getting better.
Stop freaking out about sharks in British waters – let’s welcome them
If you do see a shark this summer, don't panic – you just got lucky.
Having lived hedonistic lives, the baby boomers are drinking themselves into an early grave
Hard living and formative years during which health issues were understood less than today are coming home to roost.
At the core of Hillary Clinton’s image problem is the family’s foundation
The Clintons have assembled a globally influential humanitarian behemoth. But is it just a colossal liability?
We can all be a little radicalised: recognising this will help tackle extremism
Many of us go through periods of radicalisation – spotting when this is a danger rather than over-reacting is the key.
Just how unpredictable is the Premier League? Scientists have done the maths
Turns out the English Premier League is a lot more unpredictable than Spain's La Liga, which could be why it attracts so much funding.
The Dalits of India are finding new ways to fight the caste system
Tens of thousands of Dalits protested against a lack of freedom – on India's Independence Day.
Podcasts
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Brexit
Brexit: the view from Eastern Europe
The UK's decision to leave the European Union has baffled many in Poland, the Czech Republic and Romania, where nostalgia for life before the EU is virtually non-existent.
How reliant is Britain on EU migrant workers?
EU workers in the UK are highly employed and concentrated in a few key areas of the economy – posing problems if they are no longer welcome post-Brexit.
The summer when working in a British university lost its global appeal
Brexit, and proposed changes to the way research is assessed, are making Britain uncompetitive in the global race for academic talent.
Only by keeping close ties with Europe can UK research remain globally competitive
How the Bank of England rate cut will hit your personal finances
Britain fails to understand the nature of globalisation at its peril
Brexit Britain: sovereignty is not a licence to disregard international law
Britain may be leaving the EU, but English is going nowhere
Should the UK remain in the EU customs union after Brexit?
How the BBC’s obsession with balance took Labour off air ahead of Brexit
More in hope, less about immigration: why poor Britons really voted to leave the EU
How Brexit opened up the Pandora’s box of Italy’s banking malaise
Brexit shock has caused a sterling crash of historic proportions – here’s just how bad it is for the pound
Return of the town hall: will Brexit bring British democracy closer to the people?
Post-Brexit power plays put Germany firmly in charge of Europe
‘I wish you’d told us that before’: Sun readers (and former editor) wake up to buyer’s remorse over Brexit
As Brexit dominates news, Investigatory Powers Bill sneaks in under the radar
Once the UK triggers Article 50 to start Brexit, can it turn back?
Fact Check
Fact Check: would Brexit help or hinder young people who want to buy a house?
Both sides have used the housing ladder to persuade voters in the EU referendum campaign. Are they right to do so?
Fact Check: does Vladimir Putin really want a Brexit from the European Union?
The remain camp argue that Russia is one of only a few countries that favour the UK leaving the EU. We asked two academics.
Hard Evidence
Hard Evidence: how areas with low immigration voted mainly for Brexit
Did phantom migrants affect the EU referendum result more than actual experiences of immigration?
Hard Evidence: analysis shows extent of press bias towards Brexit
When you take into account the weight of circulation, most readers are getting the Brexit message.
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Simon Chadwick — “With every failed drugs test, the Olympic brand sinks further into the mire”
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John Jewell — “At least half the jobs in local newspapers have disappeared in the past decade”
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Andrew Street — “The NHS needs to recruit 25,000 nurses a year just to stand still”
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Simon Reich — “France’s existence is not threatened but the social fabric of life is fraying”
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Editors’ Picks
The Medieval Somme: forgotten battle that was the bloodiest fought on British soil
On an icy cold day in 1461, tens of thousands died in a muddy slaughter.
What it’s like to be gay and a Muslim
Interviews reveal the thoughts and feelings of UK Muslims on homosexuality.
Hospital life in Sierra Leone after Ebola
After the Ebola outbreak claimed the lives of thousands across West Africa – Tom Solomon returns to talk to those still working in the aftermath.
Does tapping a can of fizzy drink really stop it foaming over?
Science has some answers.
Monkeys in South America are almost all colour blind and no one knows why
There must be some evolutionary force acting to maintain this visual 'defect'.
The ‘Houdini’ honey badger … and other surprisingly clever animals
Yes, apes and dolphins are bright. But what about the other animal Einsteins?
The San Andreas fault is about to crack – here’s what will happen when it does
Expect $33 billion of damage ... and that's just for starters.
Code-a-cola: how to hide secret messages using fizzy drinks
Scientists have found a way to encrypt messages using common chemicals such as cola and mouthwash.
The international legal questions raised by drone strike on British citizens
The deaths of two British men after a drone strike leave David Cameron on questionable ground.
Fairy tale expert: Leicester City win really was magical
Exactly how does one structurally define a fairy tale, and can we accurately describe The Foxes’ win as such?
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