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Avoiding single-use plastic was becoming normal, until coronavirus. Here’s...

The pandemic is not a green light for pollution.

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Thousands of women have run out of tampons and pads under lockdown – time to...

Supriya Garikipati, University of Liverpool The coronavirus pandemic has triggered what has been described as a “sanitary pad crisis” in India. Priya, a 14-year-old schoolgirl, considers herself lucky:...

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Why don’t we hear about the low number of coronavirus deaths in Central Europe?

The lesser known success stories.

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Using antibacterial agents in the COVID-19 era may promote antimicrobial...

It's not helping anyone.

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Stella Immanuel’s theories about the relationship between demons, illness,...

This is not a time to pick religion over science.

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Coronavirus: the pandemic is changing our brains – here are the remedies

Whether you had COVID-19 or just stressed out about getting it, your brain's hippocampus may have shrunk in the last few months."

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What are designer babies — a healthcare wonder or an ethical horror?

Designer babies aren't coming -- they're already here.

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Spacesuits – a look at their history

If you want to explore outer space, you need quite a fair bit of fancy equipment: a good ship, life support, and of course, a reliable space suit. Spacesuits aren’t just a piece of clothing astronauts...

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How to Choose a Diet and Stick with It

Dieting can be an overwhelming (and counterproductive) experience.

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How the Use of the Proper Imagery Can Aid Online Educational Platforms

Education must change to keep up with modern needs -- and modern technology.

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High-intensity aerobic exercises boost brain neuroplasticity

High intensity interval training and continuous aerobic exercises improve the brain's ability to form new connections.

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If we want to address climate change, we could use the help of the military

In addition to being a major polluter itself, the military could help reduce climate change denial.

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Lockdown: we need to experiment with reopenings now to prevent a second wave

If we want to relax the lockdown, we need to experiment. But that's exactly the kind of thing policymakers don't like.

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While the world is distracted, Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro is devastating...

Amid a global pandemic also ravaging Brazil, the country's administration is dismantling Amazon protection.

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Riot or resistance? How media frames unrest in Minneapolis will shape...

The role of the media is crucial in the ongoing protests.

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Police officers accused of brutal violence often have a history of complaints...

Complaints are a reliable indicator -- but they need to be addressed properly.

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Quarantine bubbles – when done right – limit coronavirus risk and help fight...

We are a social species, and getting through this pandemic can be extremely tough. Here's how we can form small teams while keeping the pandemic risk low.

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Coronavirus shows how ageism is harmful to the health of older adults

Another prevalent form of discrimination: ageism.

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How much water do you save by not eating meat?

You'll be shocked to see how much water meat production requires.

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Stop calling it the ‘Wuhan Coronavirus’

We too have done this -- but it is not the ideal approach.

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