Having watched the film, I thought I’d get Robert Linhart’s book off the shelf and finally read it. I think I bought it in Oxford in the early 80s. To remind you, it depicts Linhart’s experience as a Maoist cadre who has chosen to get a job in a Citroen factory in Paris in order […]
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Why the stunning rhinoceros hornbills are the farmers of the rainforest and a powerful avian symbol of regeneration
- by Aeon Video
It’s normal to worry you’ll say the wrong thing. Here’s how to ensure your words and gestures are as supportive as possible
- by Lauren Breen & Maarten Eisma
When you need to complete a complex task, imagine daubing paint on a canvas rather than perfecting intricate brushwork
- by Richard Fisher
The discovery of organisms that have been alive for many thousands of years requires a revolution in how we understand life
- by Karen G Lloyd
Far-right activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrants and aid workers
Elinor Odeberg, chefsekonom på tankesmedjan Arena Idé, håller med om att man inte ska överdriva intäkterna som genereras av höjd beskattning på toppinkomsterna. Det är däremot viktigt att skattesystemet blir mer rättvist för att upprätthålla dess legitimitet, anser hon. På så sätt är en miljardärsskatt ett steg i rätt riktning. – Principen skatt efter bärkraft […]
Stacey Humphreys’s death sentence was rooted in juror misconduct. His fate may lie with people directly involved in his trial.
The post Secretive Georgia Clemency Board Suspends Execution After Its Conflicts of Interest Are Exposed appeared first on The Intercept.
The confrontation between states and civilians is intensifying. Across the West, governments are expanding protest bans, sentencing powers, and surveillance, as lawful expressions for dissent are either outlawed or exhausted. The crackdown has meant activists are punished more severely. Just Stop Oil founder Roger Hallam was served the longest sentence for non-violent protest ever in […]
Why our economy wastes talent instead of solving the world’s biggest problems.
Bank Underground is about to take a break for the festive season. In keeping with tradition, we are pleased to present the annual Bank Underground Christmas Quiz! This year, it’s been prepared with the kind assistance of the Bank of England’s Archive team. We hope you enjoy testing your knowledge of the Bank’s history, especially … Continue reading The Bank Underground Christmas Quiz 2025
At the end of November I had the privilege of going to the first ever Oaisys AI Practitioners conference in Pune, India. I wanted to share some of the memories and moments from that event.
Jamie Abrahams and I were invited to both hold sessions and lead the contribution day. It was my first time in India and since the event itself was new as well, it was hard to know what to expect. But whatever my expectations could have been, it would have surpassed it.
I haven’t provided detailed commentary on the US labour market for a while now. To some extent the month-to-month changes are not that interesting but after a lapse, discernible trends can be detected. The US President is about to give a national address today in the context of declining poll popularity and a series of…
Mouse brains perform a clever mechanism to count their steps and keep them on track
The post How Animals Navigate Darkness appeared first on Nautilus.
“At least George Bush had the decency to come to Congress for approval in 2002. Don’t the American people deserve that respect today?”
The post Congress Squanders Last Chance to Block Venezuela War Before Going on Vacation appeared first on The Intercept.
Close inspection of “exceptionally preserved” fossils suggests that some dinosaurs shed their ability to take off
The post The Feathery Dinosaurs That Couldn’t Fly appeared first on Nautilus.
“American Canto” is a story about the battle for the souls of a country and a journalist. But it’s certainly not about how things really work.
The post Olivia Nuzzi Is Completely Oblivious appeared first on The Intercept.
It triggers a reaction in the brains of mice that helps them change their behavior
The post The Silver Lining in Disappointment appeared first on Nautilus.
Here’s a review by Contributing Editor David Persails of the 30th anniversary version of “The Beatles Anthology” streaming on Disney+, including the new Episode 9 … “The Beatles Anthology 2025,” directed by Bob Smeaton and Oliver Murray, restored and remastered … Continue reading
This misconception can prompt us to feel pessimistic about our peers—and the world
The post We Overestimate the Prevalence of Online Trolls appeared first on Nautilus.
How women crab farmers along India's coast have linked their livelihoods to environmental conservation.
Mateo, a child, sits at a debate table opposite an empty chair. He’s surrounded by twenty Santa Claus Deniers, each holding a red flag.
MATEO: My name is Mateo, I’m six years old, and Santa Claus is real.
The sound of a countdown can be heard, “3…2…1… ding.” Several Santa Deniers dive toward the empty debate chair. Santa Denier 1 arrives first.
SANTA DENIER 1: Hi. Okay, I just… with everything we know, how can you still think Santa is real?
MATEO: Well, every Christmas morning, there are REAL presents under my tree FROM Santa.
SD1: But you know it’s not Santa putting those there.
MATEO: Who else would it be?
SD1: Your parents, obviously.
MATEO: But every year, my friend Liam wakes up at his house, and there are presents under his tree from Santa too.