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Militaries plunder science fiction for technology ideas, but turn a blind eye to the genre’s social commentary
Pavel Chagochkin/Shutterstock Military planning is a complicated endeavour, calling upon experts in logistics and infrastructure to predict resource availability and technological advancements. Long-range military planning, deciding what to invest in now to prepare armed forces for the world in thirty years’ time, is even more difficult. One of the mostContinue Reading
‘Maybe’ this is a good ‘time’ to don my betting boots!
Maybe Never Even, a 125/1 first-up shock, unwelcome winner at Thirsk earlier this month, beating our 9/1 nap, will probably be one of the favourites for an eight-runner Novice Stakes over a similar distance at nearby Ripon this afternoon, when Bank Holiday Monday is littered with fixtures on various surfaces,Continue Reading
A diet consisting mainly of fruit is bad for you
Fruitarianism is one of the most restrictive diet choices available. Julia Zolotova/unsplash Plant-based diets have become increasingly popular in recent years, both for health and ethical reasons. One extreme form of plant-based diet is “fruitarianism”, a diet based largely on consumption of raw fruit. At first glance, this may soundContinue Reading
Tommy Fury fight time UK: What time will Fury make US debut ring walk vs Taylor?
TOMMY FURY boxed superbly on his US debut to dominate MMA star Anthony Taylor over four, one-sided rounds. And the Mancunian was quick to CALL OUT Jake Paul – who will be fighting in the main event in Ohio. Fury said after his victory: “I’ve done my bit, now he’sContinue Reading
Fasten your ‘Belt’ and be ready for a fast start!
Unbelievable to suddenly realise it’s less than a fortnight before the final classic of 2021 is staged on Doncaster’s Town Moor, where has the season gone! A well-known saying in racing ‘winter follows on the tail of the last horse home in the St Leger’ is fascinating and indeed profound,Continue Reading
NHS plan to share GP patient data postponed – but will new measures address concerns?
The UK government has postponed its controversial GP patient data gathering scheme in response to concerns over privacy. The General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) scheme had planned to upload the data of England’s 61 million NHS users, in a “pseudonymised” form, to a central database. That databaseContinue Reading
Should we tell stories of vaccine sceptics who have died of COVID?
As vaccine uptake starts to wane, stories have began to emerge of people who refused the jab ending up in intensive care, ruing not having had the vaccine, and subsequently dying. These cautionary tales are certainly attention-grabbing, but is it right to publish or broadcast them? If human morality dependedContinue Reading
Liverpool star Curtis Jones wanted in shock £15m transfer by Aston Villa
ASTON VILLA are ready to sound out Liverpool about buying talented youngster Curtis Jones. The big-spending outfit remain in the market and could make the surprise with Jones, 20, not yet making a solid breakthrough at Anfield. 1 Aston Villa are weighing up a late transfer bid for Liverpool midfielder CurtisContinue Reading
Five ways to help your dog live a longer, healthier life
Golden years. tetiana_u/ Shutterstock As anyone who has ever lived with a dog will know, it often feels like we don’t get enough time with our furry friends. Most dogs only live around ten to 14 years on average – though some may naturally live longer, while others may beContinue Reading
Al-Shabaab: why women join the Islamist militant group – podcast
Lamu in coastal Kenya is an area where women and girls have been recuited by Al-Shabaab. Eric Lafforgue/Alamy Stock Photo The Conversation Weekly podcast is taking a short break in August. For the next few weeks, we’ll be bringing you extended versions of some of our favourite recent interviews. ThisContinue Reading