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Barbara Broccoli hopes Till will ‘inspire people to activate themselves’
B arbara Broccoli has said she hopes her latest project Till will “inspire people to activate themselves in whatever way they can to be a champion for change”. The film is based on the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley’s pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who wasContinue Reading
Alzheimer’s disease: surprising new theory about what might cause it
In 1906, Alois Alzheimer, a psychiatrist and neuroanatomist, reported “a peculiar severe disease process of the cerebral cortex” to a gathering of psychiatrists in Tübingen, Germany. The case was a 50-year-old woman who suffered from memory loss, delusions, hallucinations, aggression and confusion – all of which worsened until her untimelyContinue Reading
Earth’s oxygen has varied dramatically over time – here’s how our data could help us spot alien life
NASA Are we alone in the universe? This is a question that has intrigued humans for centuries and inspired countless studies and works of fiction. But are we getting closer to finding this out? Now that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is in operation, we might have taken oneContinue Reading
Scottish independence: why the supreme court is deciding if there will be another referendum
Kevin White / Alamy There were no fireworks as the UK’s supreme court opened its doors on the morning of Tuesday 11 October. No star witnesses, cross examinations or fiery rhetoric. Yet many were glued to the live feed coming from London as the case began which could determine Scotland’sContinue Reading
Ukraine recap: Russia targets civilians as the world argues about how to end the war
Ever since Vladimir Putin sent Russian troops across the border into Ukraine, the role of the UN as global problem solver has come under scrutiny. Any attempts for meaningful action by the security council are immediately stymied by the fact that – as a permanent member – Russia can simplyContinue Reading
UK drug policy: how seizing passports will not stop illicit dug use
Shutterstock In an attempt to clamp down on recreational drug use, the British government recently set out a three-tier system for dealing with people caught in possession of illegal substances. A scale of punishments would be introduced for those caught in possession once, twice or three times. These would beginContinue Reading
Has the pandemic changed our personalities? New research suggests we’re less open, agreeable and conscientious
Lightspring/Shutterstock For many of us, some personality traits stay the same throughout our lives while others change only gradually. However, evidence shows that significant events in our personal lives which induce severe stress or trauma can be associated with more rapid changes in our personalities. A new study, published inContinue Reading
Beckham’s son Romeo joins world-class footballers in using celebrity barber
DAVID BECKHAM’S son Romeo has joined a host of superstar footballers by choosing A-Star Barbers for a haircut. A clip of the 20-year-old Inter Miami forward was posted on social media after he had his trim completed. 8 A-Star Barbers showed off Romeo’s haircut on social mediaCredit: Instagram 8 TheContinue Reading
BBC at 100: a century of informing, educating, entertaining – and trying to keep politicians honest
The BBC as it is known in Britain – as a breathing part of our political and social life, the soundtrack to our private lives, our thinking as citizens and our voice to the world – was born out of conflict. It was a reaction to the nihilistic slaughter ofContinue Reading
Daniel Radcliffe pays tribute to ‘incredible’ Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane
D aniel Radcliffe has remembered his Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane as “one of the funniest people” and an “incredible actor” following his death aged 72. The Scottish star, whose real name is Anthony Robert McMillan, was best known for playing the beloved Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid in the fantasyContinue Reading