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Vince Cable’s to-do list: a daunting time ahead for the Lib Dem leader
What does his party stand for and what does it want to do about Brexit? Some big questions need answering, and fast.
Women cricketers hit sixes too
And they are attracting record crowds: Lord's is a sellout for England vs India in the World Cup Final.
The diet paradox: why your subconscious makes you crave naughty foods
Understanding how your brain responds to food could be the key to losing weight
Is Syria really a ‘climate war’? We examined the links between drought, migration and conflict
Too much emphasis on environmental stress overlooks the role of politics and economics.
Why the advertising industry should cheer new rules on gender stereotypes
It turns out sex doesn't sell so well.
How Game of Thrones reflects historical anxieties about women, motherhood and power
In history, as in historical fantasy, women have an uneasy and dangerous path to power.
Five comic book superpowers that really exist in animals
From shapeshifting octopi to acid-firing beetles.
It’s too early to blame gang culture for spike in acid attacks
A spate of recent attacks using acid have gained attention, but little is known about the motivations of the perpetrators.
Struggling to ditch meat? Here are five ways to resist the temptation
If you're finding it difficult to go veggie, don't worry. Here are some tricks to help you, informed by science.
Nine things that can affect whether you get dementia – and what you can do about them
Many case of dementia can be avoided, and it's never too early to start taking preventative action.
If the UK is going to make more people retire later, it needs to get creative
With life expectancy stalling and austerity partly to blame, the UK must rethink its approach to retirement.
I Love Dick: Amazon drama reveals how the male gaze has run out of steam
The relevance of the female gaze is brought sharply into focus in this funny, shocking and groundbreaking drama
Is austerity really to blame for stalling life expectancy in England?
It is possible to boost life expectancy once it has stalled. One route could be to tackle a few specific ageing processes.
New documents reveal true extent of miners’ cooperation with Thatcher
National Archive files reveal how the PM offered preferential treatment to a breakaway union in a bid to weaken its rivals.
Emmanuel Macron is already showing he is no progressive
The new French president has been accused of racism over comments about Africa's 'civilisational' problems.
Brexit lessons from Britain’s 19th-century push for free trade
Many have compared the UK's repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846 with leaving the European Union.
Lions and lambs: can you solve this classic game theory puzzle?
Put a lamb on an island of lions and they'll eat it – or will they?
Dunkirk was a victory for morale but ultimately a humiliating military defeat
Operation Dynamo came to represent British resilience, but it came at a terrible cost.
The enduring power and tragedy of Malcolm Lowry’s Under the Volcano, 70 years on
How has Malcolm Lowry's novel stood the test of time?
Want to develop ‘grit’? Take up surfing
Surfing can strengthen your ability to persevere.
What happened to the French army after Dunkirk
How French memories of the Dunkirk evacuation differ from those of the British.
Who’s who in the Godfather version of Trump’s White House
Donald Trump Jr. has been compared to Fredo Corleone in The Godfather. But that's not good casting.
Jane Austen’s curious banking story makes her an apt face for the £10 note
The novelist's life was marked by the financial industry ... and not always for the best.
Why Kosovo’s controversial insurgent party worries the West so much
After years of propping up corrupt parties in the name of 'order', Kosovo's international backers have a very different partner to deal with.