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Why do people steal rare books? It’s about more than the money.
If the UK left the EU without a deal, it could have an impact on passports, driving licences and mobile phone charges.
Fewer young people are drinking these days – but the pressure during freshers’ week can be intense.
The EU is offering an olive branch, but the UK is too busy squabbling to take it.
A urine test for ovarian cancer could increase survival rates from 20% to 90%.
People who depend on auditory implants to hear struggle to understand speech in noisy places. A new device could change that.
Although human rights victories are beyond doubt cause for celebration, often we are blinded to the potential of alternative paths of action.
Imagining the ideal school.
‘For Petrov and Boshirov the interview has very high stakes – and throughout the interview they both appear very anxious and uncomfortable.’
Gina Miller and Layla Moran are due to speak. Coincidence?
Gordon Brown is worried. So should we all be.
As both beneficiary and victim of EU policies, yellowhammers are apt symbols for Brexit’s divisions.
Nike has reaped a whirlwind in their latest ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick, but it’s the inevitable windfall they’re likely interested in.
When it comes to preventing air strikes on civilians, the law of the arms trade is clear. Why is it so hard for countries to observe it?
Introverts, don’t worry.
The housing bubble that burst and triggered the 2007-08 global financial crisis was fuelled by securitisation.
In a world of 24-hour news, night tubes and light pollution, does the traditional night time really still exist?
A national survey reveals a low level of interest in this kind of political activity.
Well trained and experienced staff are a crucial part of improvements.
Approximately 10,000 people have been diagnosed with cancer due to 9/11. What support is available to this community, and is it working?
A new study offers hope.
Cheap flights and irresponsible tourists are causing many holiday destinations to become overrun with visitors.
‘The Right Trousers’ combine soft artificial muscles and electric stimulation to get people moving.
Can you outsmart our maths mastermind? The solution’s in.