
Appendix cancer rising among younger generation – new study
Appendix cancer is a condition that, until recently, was so rare that most people never gave it a second thought. For decades, it was the kind of disease that doctors might encounter only once or twice in a career, and it...

A traffic-light system for dogwalkers could protect breeding birds, seal pups and other wildlife
Like millions of people, we have experienced the physical and mental health benefits, as well as the simple enjoyment, of a daily dog walk. However, amid the UKs growing population of dogs (around 13.5 million at the...

South Korea is finally reckoning with its decades-long foreign adoption scandal
Kim Tak-un was four years old when he was adopted by a Swedish family in 1974. Originally from South Korea, Tak-un had lived with his single father, a labourer who moved frequently for work. One day in the summer of 1974,...

How I uncovered a potential ancient Rome wine scam
Before artificial sweeteners, people satisfied their cravings for sweetness with natural products, including honey or dried fruit. Raisin wines, made by drying grapes before fermentation, were particularly popular....

No packaging, no problem? The potential drawbacks of bulk groceries
The bulk distribution model has been in the news again lately, with well-known brands such as The Laughing Cow making their way into French supermarkets. Stakeholders in the bulk sector are seeking to introduce innovations...

Uganda’s tax system is a drain on small businesses: how to set them free
Uganda is one of the countries most exposed to recent cuts in international aid, particularly with the dissolution of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). In 2023, about 5% of gross national income a...