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We used 60-year-old notebooks to find out why male hippos have bigger tusks than females
Courtship behaviour of a male and female hippopotamus in Amboseli National Park, Kenya, showing the larger head and tusk sizes of the adult male on left. Graeme Shannon, Author provided Male hippopotamuses are an unusual size. Among mammals, males are usually much larger than females, but in hippos the sexesContinue Reading
Five things people get wrong about standard English
When I recently explained why teaching grammar in primary school still matters, Radio 4’s Today programme invited me to debate the importance of standard English. My opponent was Nevile Gwynne, a British private tutor, author and, as presenter Nick Robinson put it, a “stickler for the right sort of grammar”.Continue Reading
Eva Langret interview: the woman carrying the art world’s hopes on her shoulders
A nyone who has had builders in over the last few months, with the associated availability nightmares, the doubled prices and the scarcity of materials, will feel sympathy with Eva Langret. Tomorrow, the artistic director of Frieze London opens the organisation’s first permanent gallery space at No. 9 Cork StreetContinue Reading
Nobel peace prize: how Dmitry Muratov built Russia’s ‘bravest’ newspaper, Novaya Gazeta
In 1993, Soviet Union president Mikhail Gorbachev used part of his Nobel peace prize money to help set up the newspaper Novaya Gazeta, buying the publication its first computers. Nearly 30 years later, the paper has another Nobel peace prize in its history. Dmitry Muratov, editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta, wasContinue Reading
Yemen: talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran offer hopes for an end to bitter seven-year civil war
Recent statements from Iran and Saudi Arabia have provided hope that a pathway might be emerging to an end to the bitter seven-year civil war in Yemen which has killed an estimated quarter of a million people and left millions more homeless. On September 21, officials from Saudi Arabia andContinue Reading
Cristiano Ronaldo has junk food cheat days and doesn’t always eat healthy, reveals Portugal team-mate Jose Fonte
CRISTIANO RONALDO enjoys steak and chips after games, according to Portugal star Jose Fonte. The defender, 37, has played alongside Ronaldo at international level since 2014. 2 Cristiano Ronaldo’s eating habits have allowed him to stay in top physical condition That has given him an insight into the dietary behavioursContinue Reading
‘Jet’ already for take-off and Fonteyn to prove a step ahead!
Champion National Hunt trainer Paul Nicholls will be armed with two ‘big guns’ at Chepstow today with Knappers Hill and Threeunderfive in the first two races; the Ditcheat complex is obviously ready for the ‘new’ season and punters should be aware because it is performing at 80%, according to calculationContinue Reading
Andorra vs England – Claim £20 RISK FREE bet on World Cup qualifier
ENGLAND return to action in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Andorra. And Paddy Power are offering brand new customers a completely risk free £20 bet on the action PLUS a massive 53/1 bet builder special. 1 Claim YOUR risk free £20 bet with Paddy PowerCredit: GETTY PADDY POWER – RISK FREEContinue Reading
Employers unable to force workers to retire under new proposals
Employers will not be allowed to force people to retire before the State pension age under recommendations in the report of the Pensions Commission. It suggests the Government should introduce legislation that would align retirement ages in employment contracts with the State pension age. It would allow, but not compel, a worker toContinue Reading
Boris Johnson wants to pay Stem teachers a £3,000 premium – research shows incentives don’t work
The only policy announcement Boris Johnson made in his Conservative party conference speech, as many have pointed out, was a £3,000 “levelling-up premium” for teachers. The idea, to entice maths, physics, chemistry and computing teachers to take jobs in schools serving disadvantaged areas, sounds plausible. And being taught by specialistContinue Reading