Politicians are using social media to campaign – new research tells us what works and what doesn’t
Politicians who have tried to use social media in recent campaigns have not always been successful. Here’s why.
My daily surveys suggest British earwigs are declining drastically
Cool autumns and dry springs could help earwig populations recover.
How RFK Jr is systematically undermining vaccines around the world
Vaccines saved 154 million lives. But as fear of disease fades, so does protection – raising the chilling prospect of a return to the pre-vaccine era.
Today’s humanoid robots look remarkable, but there’s a design flaw holding them back
The leading designers are all focused on a ‘brain-first’ approach that insists on controlling everything centrally rather than delegating it around their bodies.
A new global ruling shows states are legally responsible for tackling climate change
The consequences of the recent climate change ruling by the International Court of Justice are enormous, both legally and politically.
Donald Trump to chair new Olympic taskforce in bid to allay international visitor concerns ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games
Donald Trump has set up a new body to oversee security at the Olympics, with new powers.
Trump’s tariffs have finally kicked in, so what happens next?
Households and economists are holding their breath.
Can air conditioning really make you sick? A microbiologist explains
Poorly maintained AC units can harbour numerous infectious microbes.
The key to a centenarian’s long life may be their superhuman ability to avoid disease – new research
Centenarians are of such great interest to scientists because they may hold the key to understanding how we can live longer in good health.