Month: June 2025

Air India crash: what do we know about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner involved? Expert Q&A

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has a very good safety record.

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The transatlantic race to create the television

Charles Francis Jenkins and John Logie Baird both wowed public audiences with their new image-transmitting devices in 1925.

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Brian Wilson’s visionary songwriting held unmatched emotional power. And in person he never disappointed

I gave him Scottish smoked salmon as a gift. He ripped the packet open and devoured it on the spot.

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Why can’t we stop feeding monkeys? Experts explain the reasons behind a dangerous habit

Recent research explores what drives this human behaviour.

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The UK’s small businesses should be fuelling the country’s growth ambitions. Here’s why that’s not happening

Some small firms deliberately choose not to grow – and bring in more money for the country – because of the complexities.

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Tornado is a Scottish samurai-western film – genres with a long-shared history

Tornado demonstrates the continuing international influence of the Japanese samurai film.

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The Conversation scoops two awards in one night, including Publisher Podcast of the Year

The Conversation audio team celebrates success at the Publisher Podcast Awards.

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Wearable fitness trackers can make you seven times more likely to stick to your workouts – new research

Our study also found that people who used a wearable fitness tracker were three times more likely to still be active a year later.

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The deteriorating justice system in England and Wales is hindering economic growth

Economist Diane Coyle explains how backlogs and underfunding in tribunals and civil courts causes problems for business.

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A school prom isn’t just a party – it can equip teens with life skills

Organising and attending proms builds teenagers’ leadership skills and creativity.

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