Trump’s Middle East pivot aims to counter China’s rising influence
Trump is trying to strengthen ties with Gulf states in an attempt to contain China’s growing regional ambitions.
How did humans evolve such rotten genetics?
We may have complex brains but evolution hasn’t dealt us the best hand when it comes to genetics.
The atmosphere is getting thirstier and it’s making droughts worse – new study
A new study shows that rising ‘atmospheric thirst’ is responsible for about 40% of the increase in drought severity over the last four decades.
Netflix to remake Pride and Prejudice – why Jane Austen novels make perfect period adaptations
The perils of romance, embarrassing families, self-knowledge and love – all wrapped up in a good dose of social satire – are a winning formula for great TV.
South Korea election: Lee Jae-myung takes over a country split by gender politics
Gender conflict subtly but powerfully shaped South Korea’s election.
Three ways to make dental care kinder for anxious patients
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) are gentler techniques that could help anxious patients get the dental care they need.
Why climate is an everyday story – but media coverage still spikes around special environment days and UN summits
International media reporting of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations is sporadic.
Fearful of reaching your next milestone age? A psychologist’s tips to combat the ‘birthday blues’
Milestone birthdays often prompt people to re-evaluate their meaning in life.
How remembering railway accidents from 100 years ago can make the industry safer today
Records of historic tragedies held in a new online database offer lessons for today’s workers.
Your WhatsApp messages could get you sacked
Private messages are increasingly being invoked in workplace disputes.