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What is the difference between a populist and a dictator? The ancient Greeks have answers
A statue of Plato. Richard Panasevich/Shutterstock Giorgia Meloni is Italy’s new prime minister. Her party, Fratelli d’Italia, received 26% of the vote and, as part of a far-right coalition, now controls a majority in both chambers of the legislature. According to Stern magazine, Meloni is the “most dangerous woman inContinue Reading
Average private rents almost double since 2012
The average private rent increased from €589 per month in 2012 to €1,084 last year, an increase of 84 per cent, new research shows. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) said these rising rents have led to a substantial decline in the affordability of housing for young and low-incomeContinue Reading
Andrew Tate: how the ‘manosphere’ influencer is selling extreme masculinity to young men
Motortion Films / Shutterstock An online search of “how to be a man” leads to nearly 130 million hits and over 12 million videos. Many of these promise hacks or some “big secret” to attain the pinnacle of masculinity. Spend enough time looking through this content and you will inevitablyContinue Reading
Long COVID: how lost connections between nerve cells in the brain may explain cognitive symptoms
COVID can cause long-lasting cognitive symptoms. But why? Alexander Limbach/Shutterstock For a portion of people who get COVID, symptoms continue for months or even years after the initial infection. This is commonly referred to as “long COVID”. Some people with long COVID complain of “brain fog”, which includes a wideContinue Reading
Curious Kids: what is snail slime – and why is it shiny?
Juliya Shangarey/Shutterstock Why are snails’ trails shiny? – Liliana, aged eight, Dublin, Ireland Snails produce a lot of slime, and it is incredibly useful to them. Snail slime is made of a mixture of substances. It is mostly water mixed with proteins and some carbohydrates and minerals, formed into aContinue Reading
Kylie Minogue is ‘ready for new music’ as she focuses on next album
K ylie Minogue said it is always a challenge to “find that next sound” after 30 years of hit albums but she is “ready for new music” in her life. The pop star, 54, said she has been working on her next album for “a few months” which she isContinue Reading
Ukraine recap: the approach of ‘General Winter’ and what it means for the conflict
The next couple of weeks is likely to see Ukraine’s weather taking a turn for the worse, bringing first rain and then, as temperatures plummet, increasingly heavy snowfalls. “General Winter” has always had an important part to play in armed conflicts in this part of the world – something thatContinue Reading
Ukraine war: what, if any, are the chances of toppling Putin and who might take over?
h Speculation regarding how secure Vladimir Putin’s position is surfaces every few years, but has intensified since the invasion of Ukraine, particularly in light of Russia’s military failures in recent months. Many of these speculative debates discuss either who will take the leadership position or what sort of regime –Continue Reading
Battery-Swapping Tech Gives Electric Motorcycles an Edge
Industry players are working on standardized swappable batteries that could shake up everything from garden trimmers to EV rickshaws.Continue Reading
The jury that asked the spirit world for a verdict – and other bizarre tales from the courtroom
Artman96 / Shutterstock Criminal justice systems vary around the world. But in many countries, for hundreds of years, people have faced trial by a jury of their peers. In England and Wales, a jury is a group of 12 members of the public who are called to sit as judgesContinue Reading