The iconic plant of the Netherlands saved thousands of people from starvation in times of famine and today it is once again appreciated for its gastronomic qualities.
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Smoother and quieter, the car of the future comes with one nauseating hitch.
Documentary photography aims to portray reality and help transform the world.
The brutal methods employed by the French police to maintain order during protests contrast with those of its European neighbours.
The packed schedule is a chance for the new king to remind the British public why the monarchy is valuable.
The return of the Stone of Scone to Westminster has proven controversial.
Ten years after a garment factory collapsed in Bangladesh, scholars find slow fashion practices hold the keys to a more sustainable, joyful relationship with clothes.
Of the three types of memory (sensory, working and long-term), the last two are indispensable for learning. Students must be taught to work on them in class in order to avoid meaningless memorisation.
Our body can adopt a sixth robotic finger, which we can move independently of the other fingers and with tactile sensations.
Healthy eating campaigns tend to put forward images of nutritious foods. But science shows there is a more effective and counterintuitive way of steering people away from junk food.
Urban development and social norms concerning childhood have led European cities to a situation where public spaces are no more spaces for children and young people.
We’re all exposed to harmful air pollution when cooking – but retrofitting our homes to save energy may complicate matters.
Publisher Ernest Moret was detained under terrorism powers for taking part in protests against Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms.
A new documentary has tracked a Russian vessel apparently collecting data on energy and communications infrastructure in the North Sea and Baltic.
Excessive donation requests can end up triggering donor fatigue or inspiring accusations of ‘social washing’.
Marco Bellochio’s series is the latest interpretation of a murder that continues to haunt Italy.
Markets are increasingly siding with investment choices that prioritise environmental sustainability, social commitment and ethical and transparent corporate governance.
Reading is “sexy”. Maybe it’s because watching someone read exerts a fascination on the beholder, be it St. Ambrose or Marilyn Monroe.
New regulations are being drafted in the Netherlands to allow euthanasia for a small group of children aged one to 12 for whom palliative care is not sufficient.
Opnion polls taken before and after the 2016 referendum suggest a Brexit dividend but that could change if the UK makes more of a success of its departure.
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