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Archaeological finds at an Irish fort reveal insights into the finer side of medieval life
Archaeological excavations in County Clare show that leisure played a central role in medieval life.
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Ernest Shackleton turned a major disappointment in the Antarctic into fame back in Britain
Ernest Shackleton used being sent home to own the story of Antarctic exploration.
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Maths anxiety may be stopping students from learning useful AI and data skills
One of the most persistent misconceptions is that mathematics anxiety only affects weaker students.
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Starling numbers are declining – we’re investigating whether their spectacular murmuration displays are changing too
Twelve years after a study into why starlings murmurate, researchers are asking the public to help discover whether these spectacular displays are changing.
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After the referendum: What’s next for Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party?
Post-referendum, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith seems focused on a united Canada and attempting to stop the NDP’s surge in popularity. But attempts to gerrymander ridings are the newest controversy.
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How protection of public land shapes political strategies in the American West
Americans are standing up to protect public lands and bringing concerns about conservation and management into broader public discussion.
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5 ways countries stymie climate negotiations without actually saying ‘no’
The methods can be subtle but effective at slowing progress, particularly when fossil fuels are involved. Here’s what to watch for as the latest global climate talks get underway.
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Paraguay’s bank collapse brought down a president – and exposed as myth the nation’s status as a ‘Dubai of South America’
The collapse raises troubling questions about who benefits from financial modernization, who controls it and who bears the risks when it fails.
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I’m an artist who works with glass – here’s how the physics and chemistry of glassblowing work
From colorful orbs to delicate spirals, heating and manipulating glass allows artists to create beautiful translucent sculptures.
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Voters rejected data centers in dozens of communities, fueling the narrative that opposition to the AI infrastructure contributed to the 2026 blue wave
For many Americans, opposition to data centers was a factor in their votes.
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New blood test claims to detect 50-plus cancers before symptoms – but there’s no evidence it can reduce your risk of dying from cancer
A physician who devises screening guidelines for the American Cancer Society explains the pros and cons of the Galleri multicancer early detection test.
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The Odyssey’s sea monsters are terrifying expressions of ‘ecohorror’
Homer’s famous sea monsters reveal how ancient Greek sailors projected their deepest fears onto the ocean itself.