Recent research on fossil shark teeth has discovered an innovative method for dating ancient sediments.

Project 2025 – assembled by Trump allies – is part of a lineage of conservative reactions to liberal presidents’ plans.

According to astronomers, there are approximately 200 billion trillion stars in our observable universe — chances are, there’s life out there somewhere.

Drying wet clothes on racks in poorly ventilated spaces could increase the amount of harmful mould growing in your home.

The life simulation video game franchise turns 25 this year, making me feel officially old. Like many others, I grew up playing The Sims, oscillating between designing dream homes and orchestrating ...

Our research suggests companies look to foreign aid as a signal about whether or not to invest in post-war countries.

The rise of rightwing populists continues across the west, leaving many wondering how mainstream parties can respond. Part of the picture is the failure of political parties to meet voters’ views on ...

Your physical environment, social life and lifestyle have as much an influence on your biology − and hence, how you process drugs − as your genes.

In early December 2024, hopes for a landmark global treaty to curb plastic pollution were dashed as negotiations in South Korea stalled. Leading the campaign against the deal were major oil-producing ...

Low wages and low funding in the DR Congo have led to police officers trying to extract funds from drivers.

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Trump isn’t alone in using tariffs, travel bans and sanctions to make countries play ball on deportations. But the other side of migration diplomacy can be incentives for countries willing to take on ...