How a global plastic treaty could cut down pollution – if the world can agree one
Political disagreements are stalling talks at the UN global plastic treaty negotiations, but tangible outcomes are vital for the health of people and planet.
US presidents have always used transactional foreign policy – but Trump does it differently
US presidents have long mixed economic incentives with diplomacy, but Trump’s approach represents something very different.
Do food additives cause symptoms of ADHD? It’s more complicated than you think
Food additives are often blamed for ADHD. But decades of research suggest the truth is more complicated, and the whole diet matters.
Can’t sleep? Your ability to adapt to shiftwork and the changing seasons may be determined by your genes
A study followed thousands of medical interns and found a genetic link to their ability to adjust to shift-work changes.
The Rodrigues parakeet’s last day: what one extinct bird tells us about the role of museums
Two specimens at a museum in Cambridge are the only physical evidence this bird ever existed.
We’re witnessing last-ditch talks to secure a global plastic pollution treaty
Negotiators in Geneva face a critical moment to agree a Global Plastics Treaty before talks end, with the planet’s future at stake.
A new way of thinking about empathy could cool Britain’s migration rows
Accurately recognising how refugees actually feel is linked to reduced fear and greater willingness to help.
Cutting waiting lists for mental healthcare would save money – and people’s jobs
A lack of treatment brings significant financial costs.
What does pocket money teach children? It can offer social as well as financial education
It’s worth looking closely at what money teaches children, and what it is we want them to learn.
Premier League: From red success to grey failure – how kit colours impact performance
Not a single Premier League club has chosen red for an away kit this season.