Brazil’s dangerous flirtation with counterterrorism
Brazilian lawmakers are debating a bill that would expand the definition of terrorism to include the activities of organised crime.
UK plan to cut energy bills for industrial firms threatens to leave small businesses out in the cold
The government wants to motivate manufacturers to electrify their energy use.
How restoring river catchments can minimise drought and flood risks
Natural infrastructure can be restored in ways that reduce both flood risk and the effects of drought.
To make buy-now-pay-later fair for consumers, regulators need to understand why shoppers use it
Research shows that shoppers are tempted as much by what the technology brings as the credit on offer.
Hidden gems of LGBTQ+ cinema: A League of Their Own was always queer
Some of the women who A League of their Own was based on came out as LGBTQ+ later in life.
US approves twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention – what you need to know about lenacapavir
Long-lasting HIV drug could help people who can’t take daily PrEP pills.
How aid cuts may be affecting humanitarian workers
Funding cuts don’t just disrupt operations, they erode the mental and moral resilience of humanitarian workers.
What Glastonbury is like for deaf people – one of the festival’s DeafZone coordinators explains
People often look at me strangely when I tell them that one of my best every festival experiences was in a portaloo.
Semen allergies may be suprisingly common – here’s what you need to know
Seminal plasma hypersensitivity can trigger allergic reactions after sex. Although it’s treatable, it’s often mistaken for yeast infections or STIs.
NHS to offer at-home cervical cancer screening – an expert explains what you need to know
From July 2025, most 25–49s with a negative HPV result will be screened every five years. At-home kits will help reach those who avoid cervical screening.