Society

Protestors confront each other at a political demonstration

‘Mental rigidity’ at the root of intense political partisanship on both left and right – study

29 Aug 2019

Latest research shows that reduced cognitive flexibility is associated with more 'extreme' beliefs and identities at both ends of the political...

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A forest on fire.

Climate change to shrink economies of rich, poor, hot and cold countries alike unless Paris Agreement holds

19 Aug 2019

Study suggests that 7% of global GDP will disappear by 2100 as a result of business-as-usual carbon emissions, including over 10% of incomes in both...

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Secret recordings reveal the sexual struggles of Fifties Britain

16 Apr 2019

A new study of pioneering counselling sessions explores how women sought to overcome sexual difficulties at a pivotal moment in Britain’s sex history.

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Knife crime: assault data can help forecast fatal stabbings

12 Apr 2019

Knife crime data from a 12-month period could be used to help forecast the London neighbourhoods most likely to suffer a fatal stabbing the following...

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