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Evolution: how Victorian sexism influenced Darwin’s theories – new research
Peacocking isn't the only way to attract mates. Andrey Bocharov/Shutterstock Sex is an expensive business, biologically speaking. Finding a suitable mate takes time and energy. Offspring are also a huge investment of resources. But sex does offer a rewarding possibility: children who are fitter than their parents thanks to newContinue Reading
Ukraine: a country wounded by eight years of crisis
The Russian-Ukrainian war began in 2014 after pro-European protesters toppled the government of the Moscow-backed president Victor Yanukovych. This led to a rapid escalation of a crisis that resulted in the annexation of Crimea by Russia in March 2014 and the establishment of two Russian-protected de facto states in easternContinue Reading
Devil’s Point should be a designated bathing water says Labour MP
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport MP has today called for the waters around Devil’s Point and Firestone Bay to be designated an official bathing water subject to regular testing for water quality. Devil’s Point, also known as Firestone Bay, is a popular spot for wild swimming, with swimming facilities already inContinue Reading
Women in sport: misogyny among male fans is rife but progressive masculinities are on the rise
Canada and England players face the ball during a FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada quarter-final in 2015. Matt Jacques | Alamy Live News When the Football Association in England launched the Women’s Super League in 2011, it was the first milestone in what sport sociologists have identified as a newContinue Reading
Why does Cristiano Ronaldo do his ‘Siu’ celebration, and what does it mean?
CRISTIANO RONALDO just keeps on delivering the goods for Man Utd. Since returning to the Premier League this summer, Ronaldo has bailed his side out a number of times with some crucial goals. Ronaldo in full flight during his time at Juventus The 36-year-old looks set to smash through theContinue Reading
COVID: why people who refuse to get vaccinated should not have lesser healthcare rights
ORION PRODUCTION/Shutterstock As winter pressures have mounted on the NHS, both health staff and politicians have grown increasingly frustrated with the number of unvaccinated patients needing treatment for COVID. The risk of being hospitalised with COVID is substantially greater for those that haven’t had a vaccine. The latest data suggestsContinue Reading
‘Baker’ looks a tasty proposition to sample!
Dion Baker achieved a time-handicap debut mark over a similar distance three months ago which wins the seven furlongs Novice Stakes on Newcastle tapeta today nine times out of ten; trainer Kevin Ryan apparently has the Ribchester gelding in grand form according to reports and has booked experienced Northern-based PaulContinue Reading
Taoiseach: Covid is not going away, but we are entering a new phase
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he hopes to be in a position tomorrow to give a “clear” message to the public about the easing of restrictions. The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) is meeting on Thursday and the Government will meet on Friday after which he would giveContinue Reading
Robbie Williams expected to make millions selling a trio of Banksy works at auction
It will be a case of Sing when you’re Bidding at Sotheby’s as the auction house prepares to sell a trio of works by Banksy from Robbie Williams’ art collection. The three works – Girl with Balloon, Vandalised Oils (Choppers) and Kissing Coppers – by the reclusive street artist areContinue Reading
A linguist analyses Boris Johnson’s apology
Over the past month, the government crisis of “partygate” has escalated with every new headline about potential lockdown breaches by government staff. Plenty of experts have focused on guidelines and laws relevant to these alleged events, but the ongoing controversy has also been peculiarly linguistic in nature. Journalists and politiciansContinue Reading