Trump v Harvard: why this battle will damage the US’s reputation globally
Former Harvard president Larry Summers says a ban on foreign students would cause damage not just to the university but to the US’s image globally.
IDF firing ‘warning shots’ near diplomats sets an unacceptable precedent in international relations
Intimidation of diplomats is unacceptable and threatens the basis of international relations.
What the hidden rhythms of orangutan calls can tell us about language – new research
Recursion was thought to be a unique feature of human language.
How vitamin B12 deficiency may disrupt pregnant women’s bodies
Research shows B12 deficiency in pregnancy, especially alongside ultra-processed diets, can raise long-term risks for both mother and child.
Linguistics could make language learning more relevant – and attractive – for school pupils
A languages curriculum enriched with linguistics is appealing to students and teachers.
We found a germ that ‘feeds’ on hospital plastic – new study
We discovered how a plastic-eating enzyme made a germ more harmful.
Freeze branding: the new body modification technique causes serious and irreversible harm
An anatomist explains why freeze branding your skin isn’t a smart move.
As Trump’s ratings slide, polling data reveals the scale of Fox News’s influence on US politics
Donald Trump has lost popularity in the past few months – but how much is his voting base being maintained by media support?
Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile defence system – an expert explains the technical challenges involved
Attempts to destroy ballistic missiles in flight face major technical hurdles.
For many island species, the next tropical cyclone may be their last
Species-rich islands are in the crosshairs of stronger storms as the climate crisis escalates.