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What is Boris Johnson's Brexit plan?
Three classic examples of the "Mandala Effect" debunked.
The Declaration of Independence was not greeted with universal acclaim and many Americans stayed loyal to the crown.
The British nuclear weapon tests on Kiritimati (or Christmas) Island had profound and lasting cultural consequences for both atomic veterans and local islanders.
Migration offers a fix for the islands 'drowning' as a consequence of the climate crisis – but are there better alternatives?
Why the coming generation of cryptocurrencies could force us to rethink the entire monetary system.
The 'bad boy' of 1980s US fiction is back with his first foray into non-fiction. As you'd expect, he's still courting controversy.
Yes, the North voted for Brexit, but it's not to blame for it.
The science of why people prefer to watch games with teams that are close in ability levels rather than a game where one team is far better than the other.
Sustainable and efficient transportation is essential for cities, communities and individuals to thrive.
The show's memorable bromances remind viewers that building lasting friendships is just as important as finding love.
Poets and scientists don't occupy separate poles in the quest to understand the universe. In many ways, they sing from the same hymn sheet.
As the daughter in a Jewish family fleeing the Nazis, Judith Kerr's childhood was change, upheaval and deprivation. But this 'clever refugee girl' made her mark, creating stories of ideal childhood.
Social housing providers can help people get into work, with tailored, long-term support.
Once called 'the most important subject no one has heard of', tribology is now a key part of the fourth industrial revolution.
Russia isn't the only nation suspected of training marine mammals for military use – the US, UK, and Ukraine have all done so in the past.
The Labour leader doesn't really want another referendum, he wants an election – and striking a deal with the prime minister makes one less likely.
The boxing gym can be a place for young people to escape street life – but it's also the home of a violent sport.
An exciting announcement about upcoming plans – and we revisit an old favourite episode.
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