Sebastião Salgado: a photographer of great humanity
Salgado produced technically flawless, mesmerising images of some of the world’s harshest realities, from the gold mines of Brazil to the horror of the Rwandan genocide.
Pulp are back and more wistfully Britpop than before
Pulp were not like their contemporaries in romanticising the 60s, but with their new album More, might they be guilty of doing the same to the 90s?
The anatomy of a smile: how to spot a fake from the real thing
The surprising effort behind a genuine smile.
Germany steps up to replace ‘unreliable’ US as guarantor of European security
Germany has announced plans to develop the ‘strongest’ conventional army in Europe.
Why we need testosterone products designed for women
One hormone, huge impact. No licensed testosterone treatment exists for women in the UK. That’s a public health failure, not a niche concern.
What is AI slop? Why you are seeing more fake photos and videos in your social media feeds
Cheap, low-quality AI-generated content is still extremely attention-grabbing – and thus lucrative for both creators and platforms.
Why Islamic State is expanding its operations in north-eastern Nigeria
Jihadist insurgents have overrun security positions in north-east Nigeria a dozen times in the past few months.
From soil to slugs to songbirds – how plastic is moving through ecosystems
Scientists have tracked microplastics in small creatures in the UK.
The Phoenician Scheme: a fun watch even though it’s the same journey in a different vehicle
Anderson is in danger of parodying his own style in his 13th film, but there’s still plenty to enjoy.
Why do we cry happy tears? The science behind this emotional paradox
Crying during joyful moments makes perfect sense.