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Valentine’s Day: research-backed tips for dating app success
13_Phunkod/Shutterstock Whether you’re in it for the romance or the chocolate, Valentine’s Day means love is in the air. For the 300 million people who use dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge, February 14 might be a time to get chatting. I have studied the many creative ways peopleContinue Reading
How to cope when you lose access to a digital world you love
US games developer Blizzard Activision has become embroiled in worldwide litigation relating to its proposed acquisition by Microsoft. It has also fallen out with its Chinese distributor NetEase. This might sound like news for the business pages only. But it has had tangible, real-world consequences. The developer’s flagship product isContinue Reading
Local journalism is under threat at a time when communities need more inclusive reporting
The future of local newspapers is under threat, according to parliament’s digital, culture, media & sport committee (DCMS) report released last month. This report into the sustainability of local journalism comes at a time when public trust in the national media is falling, while online disinformation, polarisation and hatred towardsContinue Reading
‘When he’s not on drugs, he’s a good person’ – one community’s story of meth use and domestic violence
Meth, control and violence have shaped, but not defined, the lives of women like Misty. Photo by Jared Ragland One night, after five days of smoking meth, Misty* heard a voice. It just said ‘BOOM! Get up’ and I got up and was like, ‘where’s my son?’ and I runContinue Reading
Bird flu continues to spread in mammals – what this means for humans and wildlife
As bird flu continues to decimate poultry and wild bird populations around the world, the virus – a deadly strain called H5N1 – appears to be spreading to mammals. The virus has already been confirmed in foxes and otters in the UK, and more recently in four dead seals. BirdContinue Reading
What is gene editing and how could it shape our future?
Gene editing revolutionised science. PopTika/Shutterstock It is the most exciting time in genetics since the discovery of DNA in 1953. This is mainly due to scientific breakthroughs including the ability to change DNA through a process called gene editing. The potential for this technology is astonishing – from treating geneticContinue Reading
Eight Valentine’s and anti-Valentine’s day films showing in London
R omantic classics and some unlikely love stories are back on screens on Tuesday as London cinemas look to cash in on Valentine’s Day. Chain and indie cinemas across the capital are offering some crowd-pleasers and unheralded gems to give a whole variety of options. However, if you’re not loved-up,Continue Reading
Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for AJ comeback at O2 Arena
ANTHONY JOSHUA is BACK as he prepares to face American Jermaine Franklin in a huge comeback fight. AJ hasn’t been in the ring since he lost his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk back in August. 4 Anthony Joshua lost to Oleksandr Usyk for the second time back in AugustCredit: Getty 4Continue Reading
Didi’s Revival Shows China Can’t Live Without Big Tech
The government has used fines, bans, and golden shares to control tech companies. Now it needs them to drive economic growth.Continue Reading
Fianna Fáil MEP criticises Government for not sending earthquake response team
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews has criticised the Government for failing to send an emergency team to Turkey and Syria after the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake which has killed over 37,000 people. Mr Andrews’ comments came as rescue efforts continue across both countries, with the death toll expected to riseContinue Reading