British fishermen want out of the EU – here's why
Jun 10, 2016 15:35 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business
Of all of the industries affected by Britains membership of the EU, fishing is one of the most significant. The Common Fisheries Policy, which governs where fleets can fish in the EU and sets quotas to conserve fish...
Women are far more anxious than men – here's the science
Jun 10, 2016 15:25 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health Life
Anxiety disorders defined by excessive fear, restlessness, and muscle tension are debilitating, disabling, and can increase the risk for depression and suicide. They are some of the most common mental health conditions...
Why do humans have an innate desire to get high?
Jun 10, 2016 15:08 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Its easy to explain the appeal of drugs like heroin and cocaine, which directly stimulate the brains reward centres. Whats less easy to explain is the appeal of psychedelic drugs such as LSD and psilocybin that produce...
How makeup makes men admire – but other women jealous
Jun 10, 2016 14:54 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
Imagine youre sitting at an important job interview. Youre suitably dressed and have taken the time to do your hair and apply some makeup. Youre smiling, answering questions, and attempting to appear competent, and,...
Changing the portrayal of women in film means getting more women behind the lens
Jun 10, 2016 14:51 pm UTC| Insights & Views Entertainment
Is there a relationship between the number of older working women and mothers working behind the camera in the television and film industries and the way they are represented or misrepresented on our screens? Its...
How can French authorities prevent a terrorist attack during Euro 2016?
Jun 10, 2016 14:47 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
As the UEFA European Championship kicks off in France, the memory of last Novembers terrorist attacks on the Stade de France and other venues across Paris looms large. French authorities will be examining the previous...
Euro 2016 could turn EU referendum result upside down
Jun 10, 2016 14:44 pm UTC| Insights & Views Sports Politics
When historians look back at the fact that the Euro 2016 group phase ended the day before the UKs Brexit vote on June 23, they will think it almost deliberately mischievous. These could turn out to be the finals where...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects