Viking DNA and the pitfalls of genetic ancestry tests Culture Some people with experiences of violence and abuse used their 'Viking genes' as explanation – describing Vikings as warriors and berserkers.
How to stop psychopaths and narcissists from winning positions of power Thursday April 8, 2021 By Steve Taylor Editors' Picks One of the human race’s biggest problems has been that people who occupy positions of power are often incapable of using power in a responsible…
Wellbeing needs a rethink – and a global outlook is the way to start Wednesday October 21, 2020 By Tim Lomas Editors' Picks For many years, voices around the world have been articulating the fragility of modern civilisation, the importance of supportive relationships, the need to live more…
Is humanity doomed because we can’t plan for the long term? Three experts discuss Thursday August 6, 2020 By Robin Dunbar & Chris Zebrowski & Per Olsson Economy & Industry Obsession with short-term planning, contemporary political and economic systems, and crisis points not being used to change the future are why we never leverage our…
Birth at a time of national emergency: from the second world war to coronavirus Wednesday August 5, 2020 By Carly-Emma Leachman Community & Social Women the world over have had their pregnancy and birth experiences drastically altered as a result of the global pandemic. These changes, although necessary, have…
The remote British village that built one of the fastest internet networks in the UK Tuesday July 7, 2020 By Kira Allmann Communications & Technology Unlike much of rural England, Clapham boasts one of the best internet connections in the country – and the locals built it themselves.
Scientists around the world are already fighting the next pandemic Thursday June 11, 2020 By David W Graham & Peter Collignon Economy & Industry For many years, people believed antibiotic resistance in bacteria was primarily driven by imprudent use of antibiotics in clinical and veterinary settings. But growing evidence…
Rewilding: lessons from the medieval Baltic crusades Tuesday May 12, 2020 By Aleks Pluskowski & Alex Brown & Rowena Banerjea Editors' Picks Significant time depth is rarely considered in future planning. But understanding environmental change, and planning for the future impact of our species, must include a…
What future do airlines have? Three experts discuss Wednesday April 22, 2020 By Darren Ellis Economy & Industry The airline industry has faced many crises before – 9/11 and the 2010 Icelandic volcano eruption, for example. But these pale in comparison to the…
