Nasa and Esa want to bring Martian rocks to Earth. Here’s what will happen to the samples once they get here: Nasa/JPL-Caltech/MSSS A mission will deliver rock and soil from Mars to laboratories on Earth in the 2030s. Mars Sample Return (MSR) is led by Nasa with participation from the European Space Agency (Esa). The …
Consider The Turkey: philosopher’s new book might put you off your festive bird – and that’s exactly what he would want: Australian philosopher Peter Singer has been a champion of animal rights for more than 50 years. His basic philosophical position has remained the same: the suffering of animals is just as important as the …
What does China want from the next US president?: During a Taiwan National Day speech on October 10, Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te said that Taipei was determined to defend Taiwan’s sovereignty against “annexation and encroachment”, and emphasised that “China has no right to represent Taiwan”. China’s response was swift. Less than a week after Lai’s …
Rishi Sunak fires election starting gun with a damp whimper – but Labour will want to play down talk of a landslide: “It’s the optics that matter” is a modern cliche of political life. It doesn’t matter what you say so much as how you say it – and where you say it. If this …
Want to be an influencer? Our research shows what you need to know first: Maridav/Shutterstock You’re hard at work, lying in a hammock, composing the perfect selfie on the beach. The turquoise sea sets off the idyllic sunset, and just visible though the fronds of a palm tree is the logo of the hotel which …
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Why you should talk about fertility, even if you don’t want children – and what you should discuss: GaudiLab/Shutterstock Women (and men) are having their first child at older ages. As a result, couples are sometimes unable to conceive or require medical intervention in their pursuit of parenthood. Others may face a “fertility gap” between …
Greta Thunberg is far from the only neurodivergent climate activist – many who see the world differently also want to change it: Liv Oeian/Shutterstock Amid her calls for governments to act on climate change, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has spoken openly about her Asperger’s syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She is not the only environmental campaigner …
Self-driving buses that go wherever you want? How the UK is trying to revolutionise public transport: Scotland’s CAVForth self-driving bus service began in May 2023, serving a 14-mile route that crosses the Forth Road Bridge on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Stagecoachbus.com Futurology is littered with predictions that failed to materialise, not least in the field …
The UK has joined the EU’s Horizon science funding scheme – but if we want the UK to lead, the hard work has just begun: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock The UK government’s announcement that it had rejoined the European Union’s Horizon Europe science funding programme was cause for celebration among researchers in Britain and across Europe. …
London is a major reason for the UK’s inequality problem. Unfortunately, City leaders don’t want to talk about it: City leaders often appear reluctant to discuss London't role in growing levels of regional inequality. I.R.Stone/Shutterstock In recent years, there has been growing evidence that the UK economy is in poor shape. While the latest economic …
Want to collaborate better? Pick your partner wisely and learn how to read them: We've all been there… Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock Have you ever tried to build IKEA furniture with your partner only for it to go horribly wrong? How about planning a wedding or other big party and realising you have wildly different visions …
Five questions for African countries that want to build climate-resilient health systems: South Sudan has been beset by floods for the past four years. Its health system, like those in other African countries, will have to adapt to climate change. SIMON MAINA/AFP via Getty Images Every day seems to bring a new headline about a …
Unravelling the Windrush myth: the confidential government communications that reveal authorities did not want Caribbean migrants to come to Britain: In the twilight hours of June 21 1948, a weathered five-deck troopship transporting 1,027 passengers moored off Gravesend on the south bank of the river Thames. That evening, immigration officials would begin carefully processing those …
Want to start therapy, but not sure what type will be right for you? Here are four to consider: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock Have you been feeling persistently sad for weeks or months? Perhaps you’ve been lacking motivation, or feeling irritable, or anxious, or constantly “on edge”. If symptoms like these are causing you concern …
The UK wants to export its model of AI regulation, but it’s doubtful the world will want it: On AI, the UK hopes that it can strike the right balance between addressing risks and fostering innovation. PopTika / Shutterstock Recent claims that artificial intelligence (AI) poses an existential threat to humanity seem to have jolted …
CBI: organisations that want to end workplace harassment must start by addressing power imbalances: Members of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) – which calls itself “the voice of business” in Britain – have voted on a revamp of the organisation following allegations of misconduct, sexual harassment and rape in recent months. The City of …
GCSEs: what to say and what to avoid if you want to help teenagers combat exam anxiety: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock GCSE exams are under way and many students will be feeling the pressure to get the grades they need to pursue their education or employment goals. They may be experiencing exam anxiety, which is linked …