Six surprising things about placebos everyone should know
Placebos have been studied more than any treatment in the history of medicine, yet they remain mysterious. I’ve been studying...
four reasons why the government’s model for outsourcing is broken
For over a decade, the Post Office and its supplier, Fujitsu, insisted that the Horizon system used in its branches...
The New York Times’ lawsuit against OpenAI could have major implications for the development of machine intelligence
In 1954, the Guardian’s science correspondent reported on “electronic brains”, which had a form of memory that could let them...
Welsh Heatwave: Navigating Boiler Replacement Schemes Tailored for Pensioners
The idyllic landscapes of Wales are not only a picturesque sight but also a haven for its residents. However, even...
four reasons why the price should surge in 2024
The year 2023 will be remembered as turbulent for cryptocurrencies, with numerous important developments that ultimately helped to “clean up”...
Four good news climate stories from 2023
We don’t want to give you the wrong idea: things are bad. Antarctic ice sheets are melting, the fossil fuel...
Apple, Tesla and Nvidia were among 2023’s ‘magnificent seven’ stocks – here’s what to expect from them all in 2024
In the 1960 western The Magnificent Seven, a group of seven gunfighters protect a village from bandits. Only three survive...
as cracks appear in western support, 2024 looks set to be a desperate fight for survival
While it may seem glib to repeat the notion of a new cold war, winter 2023-2024 has brought with it...
As another lobbying scandal erupts in the Conservative party, are tougher rules finally on the horizon?
Conservative MP Scott Benton has become the latest British politician to face suspension for breaking lobbying rules in what is...
another win for the Serbian Progressive Party will threaten peace in Europe
The outcome of Serbia’s parliamentary elections on December 17 will have profound implications for peace in Europe. Though somewhat obscured...