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A team of historians, archaeologists and forensic anthropologists is trying to identify 15 German soldiers who were unceremoniously dumped in a ditch after trying to help the British capture Philadelphia.
For some illnesses, shorter courses of antibiotics work just as well as longer ones, but researchers are still working out the ideal timescales for many infections – and it may not line up with when you feel better.
The Federal Reserve is much more powerful than it was 20 years ago, which has prompted calls for a reset in how it answers to Congress and the public.
Uncertainty is part of the scientific process, and it’s not a bad thing – it’s where future discoveries can happen.
Burnham’s plan to tackle criminal fly-tipping gangs needs to go further.
When it comes to fairness, there may be little difference between left and right.
‘Instead of seeing limitations, I began to see possibilities.’
As the government urges households to prepare for emergencies, the NHS faces a harder question: does it have the capacity to cope when the next crisis hits?
The US astronomer battled discrimination in a male dominated field.
Glacier melt is partly responsible for the disaster along the border with Tibet and Nepal. An expert explains why this is a growing issue for the world.
The crudely animated film Niu Lai seemed destined for oblivion when it was released earlier this month. Now the whole world knows about it.
We urgently need relationship and sex education that’s relevant to teenagers and focuses on reducing risks – not making them scared to seek help.