
How ancient viruses could help fight antibiotic resistance
If bacteria had a list of things to fear, phages would be at the top. These viruses are built to find, infect and kill them and they have been doing it for billions of years. Now that ancient battle is offering clues for...

No clear answers on antidepressants in pregnancy
The US Food and Drug Administration recently convened a panel of experts to examine a sensitive and increasingly urgent question: should antidepressants be prescribed to women suffering from depression during pregnancy? To...

BrewDog’s ‘Equity for Punks’ fuelled its rapid rise – but may have contributed to its struggles
Craft brewer and pub chain BrewDog recently closed some of its pubs in a push to cut operating costs. Given it is partly owned by private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners, the loss-making firm is likely to face further...

How the UK could reform the European convention on human rights
Whether the UK should leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) has been a debate in UK politics for years. Conservatives have long accused the convention of interfering with government policy on migration and...

To protect coral reefs, we must also protect the people who depend on them
Coral reefs are vital ecosystems that sustain millions of people, yet they face a growing crisis. Rising ocean temperatures are causing coral bleaching, a process where heat disrupts the relationship between corals and the...

All women — not just mothers — could benefit from more workplace flexibility
Despite progress toward gender equity, many women continue to take on the majority of unpaid labour within their households, including housework and child care. On average, women spend twice as much time as men per week on...

Telling stories: the 4 ways micro-influencers build and keep their loyal audiences
The rise of social media was quickly followed by the advent of the influencer an online content creator who builds credibility within a specific niche, giving them the power to shape opinions and purchasing decisions....