Sylvia Plath’s ‘fig tree analogy’ from The Bell Jar is being misappropriated
There are many possible lives we could live but the use of Plath’s fig analogy to explore this idea is not quite right.
People with MS and other fluctuating health conditions are often forced to quit their jobs when they want to work
Neither welfare nor work is designed for people who are sometimes well and sometimes sick.
Dog thefts: what really happened during the COVID pandemic
Our study of dog thefts during the COVID pandemic has given us insights into preventing dognapping.
From painkillers to antibiotics: five medicines that could harm your hearing
Hearing loss isn’t just caused by loud noise – some medicines can harm your ears from the inside out.
Why it’s not a problem that dinosaurs are sold for millions of dollars – art historian
A ceratosaurus fossil has sold for US$30 million in New York, infuriating many dinosaur experts. Here’s why they ought to think again.
Are you ageing well? Take the five-part quiz that could help change your future
Ageing well isn’t about luck – it’s about habits.
Rightwing populist Sanseitō party shakes Japan with election surge
Sanseitō, an ultranationalist populist party, gained in Japan’s elections after framing immigration as a central issue.
Teenagers aren’t good at spotting misinformation online – research suggests why
Teenagers may think that misinformation is limited to certain kinds of content.
How young people have taken climate justice to the world’s international courts
Four international courts are due to deliver advisory opinions on how governments are legally responsible for climate justice.
Dating app categories could be shaping you more than you know
Categorising who you are on a dating app could be limiting your dating field and also who you think are.