How microscopic algae are helping forensic teams catch criminals
We are only just starting to understand the potential of microscopic algae as forensic evidence.
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Here’s what to look out for when politicians promise to spend big on infrastructure
Hey big spender – what will your project actually do for the public?
Coronavirus: a history of pandemics in prison
Prisons in the 18th and 19th centuries were hit hard by pandemics – with some drastic measures to stem the spread.
Dark Waters: what DuPont scandal can teach companies about doing the right thing
What drives an industry leader like DuPont to prioritise corporate profit over stakeholder prosperity?
Dakota pipeline: America’s indigenous people are still fighting a centuries‑old racist ideology
The ideology of ‘manifest destiny’ has underpinned centuries of discriminatory legislation and violence against the US’s indigenous people.
Bangladesh has saved thousands of lives from a devastating cyclone – here’s how
Cyclone Amphan was one of the worst cyclones to hit Bangladesh in modern times. But thanks to local action, many lives were saved.
A full fibre network is the only way to future‑proof Britain’s digital economy
Whatever BT, Virgin Media and other telecoms firms may say, the only future-proof network is a fibre-optic from door-to-door.
Douglas Tompkins: can billionaires really save nature with cold, hard cash?
The North Face pioneer wanted to protect the wilderness – so he bought it.
Decades neglecting an ancient disease has triggered a health emergency around the world
We’ve known how to control typhoid for over 100 years. The rapid current increase of drug-resistant variants in both rich and poor countries is down to decades of short-sighted global health policies.
Why the world needs to get smarter about water consumption
Taps need technology too.
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