Flamboyant, furious, and full of hope: CMAT is the sound of 2025, writes John Harris.
What has it felt like to be alive in 2025? The answer likely reflects key aspects of 21st-century life. One…
A new space race is underway – will the billionaires come out on top?
If there is one constant in this world, it is human hubris—and space and astronomy are no exception. The ancients…
Your phone can do much more than you might think—here are 25 surprisingly handy uses, from measuring objects and detecting metal to checking if a surface is level.
Our smartphones are capable of far more than just delivering quick dopamine hits and keeping us connected with loved ones.…
Renate Reinsve on reviews that make you sick and 19-minute standing ovations: “Your face goes stiff from smiling for so long.”
One day in July 2021, Renate Reinsve woke up, read the Guardian, and promptly vomited. It was—mostly—a happy kind of…
UK aid cuts reduce funding to counter Russian influence in the Western Balkans by 40%.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s reduction in overseas aid has resulted in a 40% cut to funding aimed at countering Russian…
A swim for unity at Bondi Beach, the site of Sydney’s darkest day. Yet on land, tensions are rising.
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‘Borrowed time’: Climate crisis worsens crop pests and food losses
Climate change is intensifying the damage caused by crop pests, and losses are projected to rise significantly, according to a…
I took my kids to Lapland on the Santa Claus Express, but would we actually get to meet Santa?
Christmas was just days away, and Helsinki was buzzing with festive spirit. We wandered through the Tuomaan Markkinat in Senate…
Each year, the “word of the year” seems to take on a darker tone. While “six-seven” might be irritating, it has actually broken that pattern.
What connects the word “vape,” the crying-laughing emoji, and the phrase “squeezed middle”? It’s not just a clever crossword clue…
Donald Trump promised a new ‘golden age’ for the US economy. So where is it?
Moments into his second term, Donald Trump was unequivocal in his inaugural address. “The golden age of America begins right…