William Morris: new exhibition reveals how Britain’s greatest designer went viral
How did this Victorian designer and socialist, known for championing craftsmanship, become an icon of consumer culture?
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Speaking with: Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield
Colonel Chris Hadfield is one of the most famous astronauts on Earth. Through the creative use of social media, he’s made space exciting and accessible to new generations of enthusiasts, most notably through…
Hard Evidence: do supermarket checkouts make kids obese?
Your eye gets caught by the dried apples slices and pistachios but your child, sitting in the trolley, sees the Percy pig sweets. The queue is moving slowly, how well do you resist? A commentary by Deborah…
‘Living here will make you fat’ – do we need a public health warning?
The government’s focus on treating chronic disease neglects the importance of obesity and the benefits of preventive health measures tailored to gender and socioeconomic circumstances.
Four reasons the UK government’s obesity strategy may not work for everyone
The most effective strategy for reducing obesity will be tailored to each individual.
How illegal firearms find their way onto British streets despite tough laws
Given the strict laws governing access to and types of gun allowable in the UK, how do guns get into the hands of criminals?
Final Frontiers: space
With the global population now well over seven billion people there are few remaining parts of the world relatively untouched by human activity. We assess the current state and future prospects of five…
International Space Station astronauts land in Kazakhstan
Three astronauts from the International Space Station, including the singing Canadian Chris Hadfield, landed in Kazakhstan today after a journey of nearly 100 million kilometres. Commander Hadfield, an…
Wealthy nations are carving up space and its riches – and leaving other countries behind
Current trends suggest that powerful nations are defining the rules of resource use in space and satellite access in ways that will make it hard for developing nations to ever catch up.
Your say: week beginning February 16
A better way to control inflation, a warning about whooping cough and consideration for renters in housing conversations: an edited selection of your views.
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