What do MPs really think about immigration? We surveyed them to find out
Members of the public are more likely than MPs to think immigration has been too high in recent years.
Urban environments significantly increase risk of developing asthma – new research
Our study revealed that air pollution, lack of green space and areas built primarily from concrete and asphalt were key factors in asthma risk.
Assisted dying: five questions that need answering before it can work in pratice
Legalising assisted dying is one thing. Funding, staffing, medication, legal oversight – that’s the real test.
Putin is testing how far he can push Trump by not turning up for Istanbul talks
Putin’s no-show has given Turkey status as a power broker in the talks over a peace deal.
Giant: John Lithgow’s masterful turn explores Roald Dahl’s antisemitism – and wider questions about children’s literature
The play features a masterly performance by John Lithgow in the role of Dahl.
How Denmark’s oysters are transforming foodies into citizen scientists
People counted and collected invasive Pacific oysters found on the seabed and then went on to cook them.
Cockney Yiddish: how two languages influenced each other in London’s East End
For a younger generation of secular Jews, Yiddish is acquiring a new appeal.
The roots of dementia can start in childhood – prevention should be a lifelong goal
It’s never too early – or late – to protect your brain. Research shows dementia prevention could begin as early as childhood.
Why we’ve fallen out of love with dating apps
The search for a romantic alternative to boredom, cynicism and fatigue.
India and Pakistan have agreed a precarious peace – but will it last?
The ceasefire between these two nuclear powers appears to be holding, but deeper resolution appears unlikely.