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Scientifically speaking, there is no such thing as ‘touching’ something. When objects with mass – any objects with mass – touch each other, they aren’t physically in contact at all. There are two reas

We live in an age of screens and, let’s face it, they’re here to stay. Whether at work or at home, many of us spend hours staring at laptops, tablets and phones. We even ‘relax’ by watching TV or scro

Many ancient civilisations celebrated the new year not on 1 January, but in March. They certainly had a point: spring feels like a new beginning, as nature awakens after the cold, dark days of winter.

The elevator pitch made this trip sound very glamorous, but it’s nearing 43ºC and I’ve been stooping around in the desert for over an hour, eyes fixed on the arid earth. We’re in the Turkana Basin in

Hidden preservatives, disguised sugars, ultra-processing and even insects: uncover the truth behind your food’s shopping list of secret ingredients