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Sahel security: what a wave of military coups means for the fight against jihadi groups in West Africa – podcast
Mali. Guinea. Burkina Faso. Military juntas in West Africa have seized power in a series of coups in recent months. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly, we ask security experts what the coups mean for the war against jihadi insurgents in the Sahel – and for the presence ofContinue Reading
Grocery Apps Hoped to Win Over Amsterdam. Then Things Turned Sour
The “dark stores” that popped up in Dutch cities have triggered turf wars with residents and citywide crackdowns.Continue Reading
When is Teen Mom 2 coming out? Start date, episodes and how to watch
TEEN Mom 2 is set to return to MTV bringing the drama back to the small screen. The Teen Mom show first aired in 2011 and is gearing up to give fans an 11th season. MTV Kailyn Lowry details her pregnancy journey in the new season[/caption] When is Teen MomContinue Reading
Prince Andrew: where settlement money will come from – and why he should no longer be a prince
Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre have reached a settlement. Although this was always a likely outcome, the statement is worth probing in detail. Andrew accepts that Giuffre is a “victim of abuse”, and contrary to his interview with Newsnight, now “regrets his association” with Jeffrey Epstein. However, there is noContinue Reading
How do we make Shakespeare less terrible in the 21st century?
“ Some Shakespeare plays, where history has overtaken them, should just be buried.” That’s what actor Juliet Stevenson argued earlier this year, singling out The Merchant of Venice as especially problematic for its antisemitic tropes. But what if, instead of shelving them, we tackle them head on? Many directors haveContinue Reading
How much exercise should disabled young people get? New recommendations offer advice
Children and young people with disabilities should aim for between 120 and 180 minutes of aerobic activity a week. Daisy Daisy/ Shutterstock Being active is good for both physical and mental health. This is why evidence-based recommendations have long existed to advise people on how much exercise, and what typeContinue Reading
How ancient plants ‘learnt’ to use water when they moved on to land – new research
Focal point/Shutterstock “Plants, whether they are enormous, or microscopic, are the basis of all life including ourselves.” This was David Attenborough’s introduction to The Green Planet, the latest BBC natural history series. Over the last 500 million years, plants have become interwoven into every aspect of our lives. Plants supportContinue Reading
Prince Andrew: a legal expert explains the settlement with Virginia Giuffre
Prince Andrew has reached a settlement in the civil sexual assault case brought against him by Virginia Giuffre. The American woman, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, had accused Andrew of sexual assault on three occasions when she was a teenager. Andrew has agreed to pay an undisclosedContinue Reading
DeepMind Has Trained an AI to Control Nuclear Fusion
The Google-backed AI firm taught a reinforcement learning algorithm to control the fiery plasma inside a tokamak nuclear fusion reactor.Continue Reading
‘I’m not proud of my behaviour’ – Oisin Murphy to face charges over failed breath tests and Covid breach
CHAMPION jockey Oisin Murphy has admitted ‘I’m not proud of my behaviour’ ahead of charges into his failed breath tests and Covid breach. The reigning Flat rider says there is no chance he will defend his title this year because he won’t return to racing in time. 2 Murphy facesContinue Reading