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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
Omicron may reach millions before vaccines do – but that doesn’t mean race to vaccinate the world is over
The pandemic is accelerating. It’s estimated that there could be 3 billion new infections globally over the next three months thanks to the highly infectious omicron variant. Large outbreaks are ongoing across Europe and North America and cases are also rising in many other countries. Omicron has now reached mostContinue Reading
‘Don’t say gay’ bill: Florida should learn from the harmful legacy of Britain’s section 28
BearFotos / Shutterstock Florida lawmakers have passed a bill that would bar teachers from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom. The parental rights in education bill, labelled the “don’t say gay” bill by critics, would also prevent teachers and school counsellors from giving support to LGBTQ+ students,Continue Reading
Iran nuclear deal: to reset relations with Tehran, Biden must overcome a long legacy of mistrust at home
As officials from Washington and Tehran return to Vienna for talks that aim to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran hawks in the US Congress are determined to prevent that happening. In a letter sent to the US president Joe Biden on February 7, Republican US senator Ted Cruz andContinue Reading
Don’t watch Pam and Tommy – the series turns someone’s trauma into entertainment
Tinseltown / Shutterstock Millions have watched the new series Pam and Tommy, retelling the mid-1990s story of celebrities Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee and their leaked “sex tape”. People involved in the show – including the showrunner and actors – claim that they are making a “feminist statement” and suggestContinue Reading