Could the war in Ukraine bring political change to Russia?
The war is increasingly becoming a public humiliation for Russia.
Jun 09, 2026
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US defies forecasts of economic slowdown, but its growth isn’t making ordinary people better off
Confronted by higher prices for everyday products, US households are spending more in total.
Jun 09, 2026
Why impressionists loved to paint gardens
Social change made leisure gardens accessible to all – not just kings and aristocrats – at the same time as ‘the great horticultural movement’.
Jun 09, 2026
AI in nature conservation: powerful tool or dangerous shortcut?
The use of artificial intelligence tools is among the top emerging issues in biodiversity conservation.
Jun 09, 2026
Can AI really spot the next football superstar – or is it changing the game in troubling ways?
Technology increasingly promises to make talent identification more efficient and more objective. But can talent can be reduced to numbers and can AI be bias-free?
Jun 09, 2026
Why the EU economy should embrace digital currencies to become less dependent on the US
The US dominates international payment systems.
Jun 09, 2026
Mamma Mia! is Shakespeare’s Tempest in campy musical disguise
Both are tales set on islands where romance and mystery abound.
Jun 09, 2026
Left-of-centre parties like Labour face challenges from both right and left – here’s what they can do about it
The social democratic movement is clearly under pressure.
Jun 09, 2026
The 2026 World Cup is around the corner, but where is FIFA’s child safeguarding policy?
The commitments produce policy documents without enforcement mechanisms, are vague and are not tailored to the specific risks children face during a sports mega-event.
Jun 09, 2026
When men take parental leave, their careers may benefit — but women’s do not
New research using Canadian workplace data finds that men who take six months or more of parental leave are seen as warmer and more leadership-ready by colleagues.
Jun 09, 2026
Nasa names Artemis III crew, but a rocket explosion has thrown US Moon plans into turmoil
The New Glenn explosion could seriously delay the timetable for returning to the Moon.
Jun 09, 2026
Is soccer taking over America … or are Americans taking over football?
Americans own dozens of elite European soccer teams – and are seeking changes to protect their investments.
Jun 09, 2026
Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows
Animal experiments and analysis of patient records suggest that taking glucosamine is safe for a healthy brain but is associated with further decline in diseased brains.
Jun 09, 2026
Greater international co-operation is needed to achieve the UN’s global forest goals
While some progress has been made since these goals were established in 2017, it is uneven. Only seven of the 26 targets have been broadly met.
Jun 09, 2026
As SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic plan blockbuster launches, will it make AI giants more accountable?
While all eyes are on whether Elon Musk is about to become the world’s first trillionaire, there may be a hidden upside to AI giants finally facing market scrutiny.
Jun 09, 2026
Does the body really ‘keep the score’ after trauma? How the debunked idea of ‘repressed memories’ is making a comeback
In the 1990s, repressed memories sparked a major scientific dispute about how trauma works. Now, the idea is back – with a twist.
Jun 09, 2026
I don’t want to kill the spiders, ants and other bugs in my house. What should I do instead?
There are 10 quintillion insects in the world. Here’s what to do with the ones in your house.
Jun 09, 2026
Breathing two-billion-year old air: MONA’s Hard Core is an artistic journey through deep time
An Earth scientist reviews Julian Charrière’s new exhibition spanning volcanoes, glacial rocks, and humans’ short yet impactful role in geological time.
Jun 09, 2026
The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire
Unless Congress acts, 1 in 5 Americans who receive Social Security could see an across-the-board benefit cut of roughly 22% starting in 2032.
Jun 09, 2026
The ‘Divine Ponytail’, drug scandals and the OJ Simpson chase: looking back at the 1994 US World Cup
The soccer was superb but the 1994 World Cup in the US is also remembered for multiple controversies.
Jun 09, 2026