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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
George Santos: why the Republicans aren’t doing anything about the controversial congressman, yet
Republican Representative George Santos has been continuously embroiled in scandal since his election in November 2022. The controversial congressman for New York’s 3rd district has admitted embellishing his election campaign. He misled the electorate about his education, falsely claimed his grandparents “survived” the Holocaust, and wrongly suggested that his motherContinue Reading
COVID vaccines: why the UK needs to rethink its decision to stop boosters for young and healthy people
AnnaStills/Shutterstock The UK Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recently recommended that the current autumn booster campaign, offering additional COVID vaccine doses to higher-risk groups, including people with certain medical conditions and those aged over 50, will end on February 12. Vulnerable groups will be offered COVID boosters inContinue Reading
Light pollution has cut humanity’s ancient connection with the stars – but we can restore it
Andrey Prokhorov/Shutterstock Humans are naturally afraid of the dark. We sometimes imagine monsters under the bed and walk faster down unlit streets at night. To conquer our fears, we may leave a night light on to scare away the monsters and a light over the porch to deter break-ins. Yet,Continue Reading
Men often don’t see mess like women do – changing that could make housework more equal
Even men who want to do their fair share of chores often fail to pull their weight. Koldunov/Shutterstock Picture a professional couple, Jack and Jill, who are committed to a relationship in which household responsibilities are shared evenly. Now imagine Jack and Jill differ in how they see their home.Continue Reading
Politicians weren’t confident discussing Brexit – my analysis of parliamentary debates shows how
We can learn a lot about politicians’ true intentions by paying attention not just to what they say, but how they say it. In speeches and debates, certain words and phrases reflect their commitments to political, social and economic ideas. Through legislation, these ideas ultimately affect people’s lives. Brexit andContinue Reading