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Tariffs don’t just affect the global economy, but create political instability as well
It’s not just state responses to the tariffs that will create instability. The unilateral application of tariffs, and ...
How Brexit hardened attitudes about the Irish border – and why things might be changing
Despite its many flaws, Brexit may have paved the way for a more constructive conversation about Northern Ireland’s future.
Are artificial sweeteners okay for our health? Here’s what the current evidence says
Studies have also shown that sweeteners can stimulate the same neurons as the appetite hormone, leptin. Over time, this could ...
Is backing independence the same as being a nationalist? Not necessarily
In 1979, Wales voted against devolution. In 1997, it narrowly vote in favour. Thereafter, things slowly began to shift – and ...
Opinion
Why Katy Perry’s celebrity spaceflight blazed a trail for climate breakdown
Katy Perry and her companions were initially portrayed in the media as breaking down gender barriers. On their return to Earth, the team enthused about protecting the planet and blazing a trail for ...
Exams coming up? Use the science of memory to improve how you revise
Think about the good things you will experience when you achieve your goal, how you are going to achieve this and record your ...
Indicators of alien life may have been found – astrophysicist explains what the new research means
Only 43 (to date) have been observed directly (about 0.5% of them). Most are discovered through indirect means, such as ...
Why Kinshasa keeps flooding – and why it’s not just about the rain
The April 2025 flooding disaster in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, wasn’t just about intense ...
The hidden health risks of lip fillers
The HA used in fillers is either extracted from animal tissue, such as rooster combs, or produced synthetically using bacteria. While this modern version is safer than older fillers, it still carries ...
Why it’s not safe for dogs to drink from communal water bowls
On a bright, sunny day, after a nice walk with your dog, you stop at a local cafe to grab a drink. At the counter, you spot a ...
Trump’s tactics for creating disruption are testing the limits of presidential power – a legal expert explains
Donald Trump has passed far fewer laws in his first 85 days than other presidents, but is using a different method to create ...
Why a psychopath wouldn’t hesitate to cause another global financial crisis – if there was something in it for them
Recklessness and greed, when combined with a total lack of empathy, are a dangerous mix in the top tiers of finance.