Heres

Prince Andrew claims he ‘didn’t sweat’ – here’s the science 0
- BUSINESS
- November 18, 2019
Sweating is a controversial topic at the moment. In his extraordinary recent BBC interview, Prince Andrew dismissed some of the allegations made against him by Virginia Giuffre (known previously as Virginia Roberts) on the grounds that he couldn’t sweat at the time – she had claimed he had been “profusely sweating”. During the interview, Prince
READ MORE
Space may soon become a war zone – here’s how that would work 0
- BUSINESS
- October 20, 2019
At an upcoming summit in early December, NATO is expected to declare space as a “warfighting domain”, partly in response to new developments in technology. If it does declare space a war zone, NATO could start using space weapons that can destroy satellites or incoming enemy missiles. But what is this technology and how could
READ MORE
There’s a binge drinking boom among older people – and here’s what that could be doing 0
- BUSINESS
- October 14, 2019
Although enjoying a glass of red wine now and again may be healthy for your heart and gut, drinking too much alcohol can put you at higher risk of developing many serious health conditions. Heavy alcohol consumption has been linked to a number of health issues, including developing certain types of cancer, stroke, heart and
READ MORE

Gut microbes can be picky eaters – here’s why it matters 0
- BUSINESS
- October 10, 2019
We choose our food for a variety of reasons, including personal preference, availability, cost and healthiness. But we should also take our gut microbes’ preferences into account, a new study published in Cell suggests. The bacteria in our guts, collectively known as the microbiota or microbiome, live on the fibre and other chemicals that come
READ MORE
UK general election? If so, here’s what the polls are telling us 0
- BUSINESS
- September 4, 2019
After a showdown between prime minister Boris Johnson and MPs opposed to a no-deal Brexit, the UK appears on course for an election in a matter of weeks. Much parliamentary action will now play out to determine exactly when the vote will take place. The government remains eager to ensure the UK’s exit from the
READ MORE
MPs are threatening to barricade themselves in if Boris Johnson prorogues parliament – here’s why they should be taken seriously 0
- BUSINESS
- August 29, 2019
Queen Elizabeth II has consented to a request to prorogue parliament. It is clear that her chief minister, Boris Johnson, intends to compromise the protective bastion of British democracy. For several centuries the residual powers still held by the monarchy have been used sparingly. For a long time, the British public has been able to
READ MORE