Donald Trump is planning more trade barriers if he becomes president – but they didn’t work last time
Donald Trump loves tariffs. Making things more expensive if they come from foreign countries is at the heart of his bid for a ...
Horrifying black sows and ghostly apparitions: how the magic and mystery of Wales come alive in winter
As the nights grow longer and colder, Wales’ ancient celebration, Nos Galan Gaeaf, brings forth some eerie customs.
People around the world are using courts to question whether climate policies are fair – new study
To ensure widespread support for climate policies, their grievances should not be dismissed as mere nimbyism. Rather, they ...
Why do people do extreme sports? Some of the reasons aren’t always that obvious
Far from being motivated by mere thrills, new research reveals the complex motivations behind extreme sports participation.
AI could transform film visual effects. But first, the technology needs to address copyright debate
One key motive for the film industry’s incorporation of AI into VFX is simple: the expense of traditional VFX. If you have ...
The gas crisis is not over yet
At the end of 2024, a major five-year agreement governing the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine will expire, and there ...
Sweden’s libraries caught in a political row about drag story hour
In the US, objections against drag queen story hour form part of a larger wave of protests against LGBTQ+ content in ...
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Deadly spiders in Europe: How worried should we actually be?
Rick Visser does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit ...
Don’t panic reading ‘electoral process porn’: There are plenty of safeguards to make sure voters’ wishes are respected
Those depressing articles that say ‘This one secret, magic thing will overturn the election results and your vote won’t count ...
Florida and North Carolina are making it easier for people to vote after the hurricanes – but some risks remain
As Florida and North Carolina change voting rules because of the hurricanes, they might face legal challenges – and open the ...
Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account
Cardiovascular disease develops and presents differently in women and men. But medical guidelines are often based on studies ...