Figures like Andrew Tate may help spread misogyny. But they’re amplifying – not causing – the problem
Sometimes it’s easy to point to figures like Andrew Tate and assume they are the problem. But they are more likely a symptom ...
Starliner: Boeing prepares to launch its first crewed spacecraft as it chases after SpaceX
Starliner is only the second vehicle to launch astronauts from US soil since the retirement of the shuttle in 2011.
Many immigrants to the US are fleeing violence and persecution − here’s how the federal government can help cities absorb them
People who enter the US as refugees or with asylum generally adapt quickly and become productive members of society. But ...
A look inside the cyberwar between Israel and Hamas reveals the civilian toll
The consequences of cyber conflict are primarily felt by civilians, who call for retaliation, fueling cycles of violence.
The ancient Egyptian goddess of the sky and how I used modern astronomy to explore her link with the Milky Way
The ancient Egyptian texts also describe Nut as a ladder or as reaching out her arms to help guide the deceased up to the sky ...
A global plastic treaty will only work if it caps production, modelling shows
A 40% production cut would probably entail slashing the amount of packaging and single-use plastic made worldwide. These ...
Animal behavior research is getting better at keeping observer bias from sneaking in – but there’s still room to improve
Like all people, the way scientists see the world is shaped by biases and expectations, which can affect how they record and ...
Debates on campus safety in response to Palestine solidarity activism show we need strategies to navigate discomfort
How university campuses respond to concerns about student safety can set the stage for learning or encourage its opposite: ...
‘Jeremy Hunt is probably right to oppose the finance watchdog’s plans to name and shame firms under investigation’ – expert Q&A
The government and Financial Conduct Authority are at loggerheads over proposals to name and shame financial firms under ...
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Supporting ‘democracy’ is hard for many who feel government and the economy are failing them
Matthew Wilson is affiliated with the Varieties of Democracy Institute ...
What Shakespeare can teach us about racism
Considered the greatest writer in English literature, William Shakespeare illustrates views on race and whiteness throughout ...
What’s the job of a company chair? South Africa’s rules aren’t clear and need fixing
South Africa’s laws and regulations aren’t clear about the role of the chair of a company. This carries huge risks for ...