China’s Everest obsession: following Mallory’s footsteps a century on, I saw how tourism and climate change are transforming the mountain
A century after the disappearance of explorer George Mallory, his photos and diary offer a valuable baseline for investigating impacts of tourism and climate change on the Tibet side of Everest.
Living on Mars: are there lessons from the terrible conditions of prisons?
From confinement to food, lessons learned behind bars could be key to surviving on the red planet.
Wegovy and Mounjaro might affect how well your contraceptives work – here’s why
Women who use an oral contraceptive might want to consider using a back-up method after starting a weight loss drug.
Why people become drug mules – and why harsh sentences don’t deter them
Drug mules typically don’t know what they are carrying, or how much.
Nine-year-olds in England sit timed multiplication test – but using times tables is about more than quick recall
Recalling multiplication facts doesn’t automatically help children to apply their knowledge.
How pterosaurs can inspire aircraft design
Looking back in time could inspire the aircraft innovations of the future.
Five reasons you should give up alcohol if you’re recovering from an injury
Alcohol inhibits the complex, biological processes that help us recover from an injury.
Bulgaria is joining the euro in January – and not everyone is pleased
Polls show a lack of enthusiasm for the shared currency in a country that has mixed results from EU membership.
The Club World Cup 2025 shows sharing the stage is the future of global sport
Euro 2020 showed the benefits of reducing cost and complexity.
Troops on US streets in more ways than one while Trump considers axing Aukus defence pact
Donald Trump will celebrate his birthday with a massive military parade, but at the same time is reassessing military defence deals with US allies.