Reform leads in voting intentions – but where does their vote come from?
The rising popularity of Nigel Farage’s party is an unprecedented threat to the major parties.
A new observatory is assembling the most complete time-lapse record of the night sky ever
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will capture enough detail to see a golf ball from 25km away.
Why the global tax system needs fixing – podcast
Listen to the first part of The 15% solution – two episodes from The Conversation Weekly podcast exploring plans to reform the global tax system.
Damien Hirst at 60: a genius who never stops stretching our understanding of art and life – or a tired trickster ruined by his riches?
On the eve of Damien Hirst’s 60th birthday, two philosophers of art explore the true value of the ‘world’s richest artist’.
Children need the freedom to play on driveways and streets again – here’s how to make it happen
Finding ways to encourage children to play in places such as driveways, courtyards and on their streets can help with their independence in the outdoors.
Dry mouth, bad breath and tooth damage: the effects Ozempic and Wegovy can have on your mouth
These annoying side-effects could potentially cause permanent damage to your teeth.
We mapped 18,000 children’s playgrounds and revealed inequality across England
Our maps show some kids have nearer, bigger playgrounds than others.
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.