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A new chapter of violence has begun in Sri Lanka and old divisions may yet again escalate further.
In a country with a weak press, social media played a key role in exposing the truth and building bridges between Sri Lanka’s different ethnic and religious groups.
Study uncovers what inner-city teenagers really thing about Hamlet et al.
XR has the nation’s attention, but to build on this momentum its purpose must not become overshadowed by its tactics.
Medieval churches have often suffered fires. A look at those in Britain shows that Notre Dame can be rebuilt.
Was Jesus Christ the first male lead in the history of modern theatre?
One of the most sacred relics in the Christian world was saved from the Notre Dame fire. Here is its history.
From coronations to Revolution to reconciliation, Notre Dame has witnessed nearly 900 years of French history.
I helped write the IPCC 1.5°C report the number apparently comes from. But the truth is better – and worse – than that.
Easter is actually a mish-mash of different traditions celebrating the coming of spring.
A recent Cochrane review came to a surprising conclusion.
Housing laws in England can still leave tenants without proper protection, but the latest reforms offer hope for the future.
As a society, we often don’t think about how legal professionals might be affected by the work that they do.
The EU saw this coming and is ready for Farage’s ‘Trojan horse’.
Many employers remain unaware of the law around employing refugees and migrants – even if they could help fill staff shortages.
Scientists are in a race to genetically engineer a new plant resistant to a devastating disease that is threatening to wipe out the banana.
Carbon Engineering’s clever harnessing of high-school chemistry is just a small step on the path to negative emissions.
Pope Francis is gradually moving the Catholic Church away from the traditional idea of bread and wine turning into flash and blood.
Get your thinking cap on – you’ll need it.
Consumption has become the primary form of self-identity and self-expression.
The BBC’s new documentary is a great opportunity to challenge our current economic system.
New research finds that people who live in areas with high unemployment in their youth are more likely to retire early.
New study finds food insecurity is negatively linked to learning outcomes in reading, English, maths, and local language vocabulary.
Society needs cybersecurity professionals who can protect systems and mitigate damage.