A flesh-eating fly is spreading north to the US. It could devastate livestock farming if not controlled
The screwworm reached Mexico in November 2024, after moving upwards through Central America.
The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden wins the 2025 Women’s prize – an expertly woven tale of personal crises and national horror
Something about the house is not quite right – it’s hiding deep and dark secrets.
“Resilience isn’t enough”: why the growth of women’s football could lead to player burnout
From burnout to body shaming – the hidden pressures for female footballers are mounting. The game may be thriving, but are the players?
Frozen, thawed: how Arendelle’s glacier would fare under modern climate change
A glaciologist investigates a Disney classic.
The battle for TikTok is at the forefront of a deeper geopolitical trend
The forced sale of the Chinese video app in the US could further deepen divisions.
Join us in Newcastle to discuss youth, masculinity and the political divide
A conversation with young people and experts about the issues affecting young men and women.
Batman Begins turns 20: Nolan’s trilogy challenged power, but still sided with the system
The Dark Knight trilogy explores the discomforting idea that institutions may be flawed but necessary – and that stability sometimes requires myth, not truth.
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.