Objective pain score? Here’s the problem with that
The problem of pain measurement is not technological, but philosophical. Biomarkers won’t solve it.
Four records that embody the joy of the double album – from the Beatles to Outkast
The double album remains a crucial, albeit uncommon, part of pop music.
Donald Trump has reduced tariffs on British metals and cars, but how important is this trade deal? Experts react
Being first in the queue was a political win for Keir Starmer.
David Attenborough’s Ocean reveals how bottom trawling is hurting sealife in horrifying detail
Industrial fishing has caused immense damage to ocean life, but given the right protection, the sea has miraculous powers of recovery.
Black students are increasingly less likely to get a first or 2:1 than their white peers
The awarding gap is the difference between the proportion of white and Black and ethnic minority students awarded a first class or 2:1 degree.
Could psychedelics help you to drink less alcohol? Our new study aims to find out
Researchers at UCL are exploring whether the psychedelic drug DMT can be used to curb drinking habits.
Why loneliness should be treated as a social issue
Fighting loneliness means more than self-help. It means rebuilding the social fabric – with spaces, services and support for everyone.
Secrets of the Thames: mudlarking treasures showcase history of London’s river and the people who scour its banks
This engaging exhibition tells the story of the Thames and London through time.
Chinese research isn’t taken as seriously as papers from elsewhere – my new study
A study of over 8,000 articles in top economics journals finds that authors with Chinese surnames are 14% less likely to be cited.
Why Trump’s plans for tariffs on foreign films probably won’t have a happy ending
Does Hollywood really need Trump to protect it with tariffs?