'Our Island Stories: Country Walks Through Colonial Britain' reveals fascinating connections between colonial history and British rural life – but it isn't expected to go down well with everyone
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The ambiguous hero of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People is a man of science who insists on the primacy of truth and evidence. But he’s also, possibly, a bit of a fascist.
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He composed on a computer in a dangerous time. His echo is still heard today.
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Drama has erupted over an incident that occurred at a Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) show this weekend. Where a couple were kicked out by the comedian performing, after being caught trying to conceive a baby during the show. ”We... Read More ›
John Mitchinson explores why are we so fascinated by the odious, uncancellable, Mr Punch
Why clocks need to follow the tempo of nature.
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Conversations with visionary science fiction authors on the social impact of their work.
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Making art out of an invisible world that shapes human health and disease.
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The timbre of a violin or a sitar can affect how dissonant music sounds to us.
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A conversation with artist and naturalist Zoe Keller.
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