La Niña back this summer? Not likely – and unofficial declarations are jumping the gun
Reports of a rare summer La Niña are premature. It is also foolish to look at such climate drivers in isolation. But seasonal ...
The Dominican Republic’s expulsion of thousands of Haitians shows the brutality of mass deportations
As the US president-elect prepares to deliver on his promise of mass deportations, it is urgent to examine the situation in ...
Champagne, caviar or salmon: are luxury foods becoming more accessible?
The notion of food luxury has evolved and democratised in recent years. How did this happen? And what do the richest people ...
Technology is supposed to decrease teacher burnout – but we found it can sometimes make it worse
Efforts to simplify teachers’ jobs through technology can backfire without a strong focus on teacher well-being.
Germany’s genocide in Namibia: deal between the two governments falls short of delivering justice
The pact between Germany and Namibia on atrocities, including genocide, committed under colonial rule is deeply flawed.
Brain monitoring may be the future of work – how it’s used could improve employee performance or worsen discrimination
Neurotechnology raises many high-stakes ethical questions. Setting ground rules could help protect workers and ensure that ...
Planning for spring’s garden? Bees like variety and don’t care about your neighbors’ yards
A biologist explains what to focus on if you’re designing a garden with pollinators in mind − and what you don’t need to ...
Should you use your retirement savings to pay off debt? Three things to keep in mind
Consumers have to trade off preserving their capital for retirement and meeting their monthly financial obligations.
Providing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants improves birth outcomes, research shows
When states give driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, it affects nondrivers, too — even the littlest ones. Babies ...
English children lag behind in geometry – parents can help them learn through play
But although children in England excel in mathematics compared to many countries, their scores in geometry are significantly ...
Babygirl’s provocative exploration of power, infidelity and eroticism – reviewed by a sex therapist
As a sex therapist, I know the three themes at the film’s heart well: BDSM, infidelity and hierarchical workplace romance.
Your stress levels affect your dog – new study
A dog’s heart rate is likely to rise in tandem with its owner’s heart rate in a stressful situation – even in the absence of ...