
Being hated worked for Just Stop Oil
The climate activist group Just Stop Oil (JSO) has announced the end of its campaign of direct action. Many will read the groups legacy through the lens of public hostility: the frustration caused, the angry headlines, the...

US’s new ‘America First’ intelligence approach downplays Russia and ignores climate change
The recently appointed US director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and other top intelligence officials appeared before the Senate intelligence committee to discuss the US intelligence services annual threat...

Chewing gum: another way for microplastics to enter your body?
We are riddled with microplastics. It is in our bloodstream, in our lungs, in our liver pretty much anywhere you look in the human body, you will find minuscule bits of plastic. And there are many ways for us to ingest,...

Senegal sees French troops depart as west Africa reassesses colonial ties
France has handed over control to the Senegalese government of two military bases in Senegals capital, Dakar that it has used for decades. The move follows an announcement in late 2024 by Senegals president, Bassirou...

White snus: why ‘tobacco free’ doesn’t mean risk free
A habit that is worrying health authorities in Sweden where increasing numbers of teenagers are taking whats known as snus is also concerning football authorities in England where one-fifth of professional players are...

The spring clock change may affect your mind and body longer than you realise
Twice a year, around a quarter of the worlds population dutifully reset their clocks. It may seem like a minor adjustment, but some people struggle with fatigue, irritability, and brain fog in the days following the...

Tourists are cancelling trips to the US – here’s how this could affect its economy
The United States is one of the top three most visited countries in the world. The big draw cards cities such as San Francisco, New York and Chicago and national parks such as Yosemite have attracted international...