‘Breksit’ or ‘bregzit’? The question that divides a nation
Careful how you talk about Brexit. People are making assumptions as soon as you've said the word.
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Glen Campbell combined rural grit and urban sheen to straddle American music like a Rhinestone Cowboy
The singer was not 'middle of the road'. He was a bridge across it.
What 70 years of the Edinburgh Festival has done for the arts – and the economy
The biggest arts festival in the world came from humble beginnings to lift post-war morale, and blossomed into the full-on arts extravaganza it is today.
A mud volcano has been erupting for ten years – and scientists are still undecided what caused it
The world's largest mud volcano has consumed several villages, but we're no closer to the answer of how and why it began.
Why upward social mobility means some people move downwards
The tricky truth is that change goes in both directions.
It’s nonsense to say fracking can be made safe, whatever guidelines we come up with
From crossing a road to fracking for oil, everything has inherent risks. At best, we can only aim to agree that, on balance, they are contained and justified.
Is Glastonbury really running out of headliners?
Festival-goers are changing and their expectations of what makes a headline act are becoming more diverse.
Rodrigo Duterte risks losing support if he gets too close to Donald Trump
Anti-American and anti-corruption stances have given the president of the Philippines broad appeal.
Satellite sends quantum-spooky signals to Earth – raising hopes of secure global communications
The 'entangled' light particles spookily interact with each other at huge distances.
A year after Jo Cox’s murder, Britain’s need for togetherness is stronger than ever
Great Get Togethers are being held to mark the anniversary of the Labour MP's death.
Unreliable food supplies, rather than too much food, may lead to obesity
To tackle global rising obesity rates, we need to focus on food insecurity.
Is Theresa May an unlucky gambler, or just a bad one?
Calling an election was a risk, as was opting out of the BBC live debate. And the PM may now be having some regrets.
Why British politicians keep swearing on the campaign trail
They can be b****y difficult people but politicians want you to know they give a t**s, even if they sometimes talk b******s.
What the Manchester attack leaks mean for the UK-US intelligence-sharing relationship
While this latest storm over intelligence sharing is far from unique, the leaks into the Manchester attack investigation are of a different order.
Sgt Pepper’s at 50 – the greatest thing you ever heard or just another album?
Dubbed the greatest album ever by Rolling Stone, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is turning 50. We asked six experts how it had stood the test of time and found opinions diverged widely.
Virtual reality could transform pornography – but there are dangers
A new study asked people to imagine how virtual reality could change pornography, with some occasionally bizarre results.
Alien: Covenant falls short of the original Alien’s trailblazing feminism
Ripley beat the patriarchy and a rampaging xenomorph - but Daniels isn't even given the chance.
Why civil and political rights have been easier to secure than social and economic ones
An argument over what will happen to an important EU charter post-Brexit has repercussions for social protections, including the right to health.
What immigrants in Britain think of immigration
It depends on how long they have been in the UK.
How economics 101 could have prevented United’s PR nightmare
Videos of a United passenger being involuntarily dragged off a plane went viral, creating a PR disaster for the company – one that could have easily been avoided.
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Researcher in Intelligent Mobility, Newcastle University
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Professor of Public Health, Newcastle University
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Professor of Art History, Newcastle University
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Newcastle University
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Associate, Centre for Rural Economy, Newcastle University
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Lecturer in Transport Studies, Newcastle University
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Senior Researcher in Urban Resource Modelling, Newcastle University
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Newcastle University
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Professor of Computing Science, Director of the Digital Institute, Newcastle University
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Research Associate, Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS), Newcastle University
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Professor of Intelligent Transport Systems, Newcastle University
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Senior Lecturer in Music, Newcastle University
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Senior Research Associate, Newcastle University
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Senior Research Investigator, Newcastle University
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Senior Lecturer, Centre for Behaviour and Evolution, Newcastle University