La Niña back this summer? Not likely – and unofficial declarations are jumping the gun
Reports of a rare summer La Niña are premature. It is also foolish to look at such climate drivers in isolation. But seasonal ...
The Pelicot rape case revealed not a group of monsters but a culture that enables the abuse of women
To truly learn from this case, we must accept that the crimes of Dominique Pelicot were not committed in a vacuum.
Better sleep, more energy and feeling in control: the reported benefits of Dry January
It’s no wonder then that giving up alcohol – even temporarily – can benefit sleep quality. And alongside better sleep, 52% of ...
How generative AI is transforming financial services – and what it means for customers
Financial services are no strangers to advances in technology, but generative AI presents an uncharted and complex landscape ...
Even the much lauded Nordic prisons are facing overcrowding and understaffing
Nordic prisons are praised for their humane approach to incarceration – but they face overcrowding and understaffing issues.
The Dominican Republic’s expulsion of thousands of Haitians shows the brutality of mass deportations
As the US president-elect prepares to deliver on his promise of mass deportations, it is urgent to examine the situation in ...
Champagne, caviar or salmon: are luxury foods becoming more accessible?
The notion of food luxury has evolved and democratised in recent years. How did this happen? And what do the richest people ...
Planning for spring’s garden? Bees like variety and don’t care about your neighbors’ yards
A biologist explains what to focus on if you’re designing a garden with pollinators in mind − and what you don’t need to ...
Technology is supposed to decrease teacher burnout – but we found it can sometimes make it worse
Efforts to simplify teachers’ jobs through technology can backfire without a strong focus on teacher well-being.
Brain monitoring may be the future of work – how it’s used could improve employee performance or worsen discrimination
Neurotechnology raises many high-stakes ethical questions. Setting ground rules could help protect workers and ensure that ...
Providing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants improves birth outcomes, research shows
When states give driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, it affects nondrivers, too — even the littlest ones. Babies ...
Germany’s genocide in Namibia: deal between the two governments falls short of delivering justice
The pact between Germany and Namibia on atrocities, including genocide, committed under colonial rule is deeply flawed.