Net zero is not just good science – it’s also a good deal for ordinary people
Pursuing net zero will cost UK citizens around £5 a week per person – new study.
June 3, 2024 • ~7 min
Why do astronomers look for signs of life on other planets based on what life is like on Earth?
It’s hard to look for something you’ve never seen before – and that might not even exist. But you have to start somewhere.
June 3, 2024 • ~9 min
Why the future of democracy could depend on your group chats
Americans associate with each other more online than off these days. How people interact in digital communities could have a big impact on democracy.
June 3, 2024 • ~9 min
Prenatal supplements fall woefully short in providing crucial nutrition during pregnancy – and most women don’t even know it
Many prenatal supplements don’t have enough folate, choline and omega-3 fatty acids.
June 3, 2024 • ~10 min
Returning a 170-year-old preserved lizard to Jamaica is a step toward redressing colonial harms
Not all reparations involve money. Returning unique scientific resources is also a way of showing respect and righting past harms.
June 3, 2024 • ~11 min
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga – blink and you’ll miss a solarpunk alternative to series’ usual dystopia
Fury Road prequel is a testament to the power of storytelling in tackling the big issues of our time.
June 3, 2024 • ~5 min
We asked ChatGPT for legal advice – here are five reasons why you shouldn’t
AI chatbots can quickly explain complicated legal information in a straightforward, conversational style, but they are not always accurate.
May 31, 2024 • ~7 min
What we know so far about Labour’s plan for Great British Energy
Criticisms that this is ‘just a logo’ aren’t entirely unreasonable, but Labour is setting out a green transition on a tight budget.
May 31, 2024 • ~7 min
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