Independent Analysis and Reportage
‘Soccer’ originated as a slang term in the 1880s and continues to be used around the world today. So why are some people squeamish about the term?
There is a widespread misunderstanding that all Sikhs are required to wear a kirpan.
About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.
Approximately 400,000 bison roam the North American landscape today, of which nearly 90% are considered livestock.
For some neurodivergent people, motivation isn’t just about willpower. A growing trend known as ‘dopamine menus’ offers a way to access rewarding activities.
A new peace initiative has put the future of Sudan’s Islamist movement at the centre of post-war politics.
Being fit is also associated with many cardiovascular benefits – including lower risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Trying to outflank Reform UK won’t work – and could just make tensions worse.
Patience is a virtue that researchers have linked to many parts of well-being. But it’s also something that needs a bit of practice and training – and can be undermined by instant, easy gratification.
Ben Franklin led an effort to print paper bills in the American colonies, after a coin shortage constrained the economy.
Authoritarian governments, including the Trump administration, are reorienting AI safety provisions away from protecting the public toward coercing support for the regime.
A team of researchers worked grueling, hot hours in the desert to understand the history of life in Earth’s oceans after a major extinction event.