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The scientific reason why the days feel shorter as you age

Scientists have several theories for why our perception of time changes with age

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Brexit book reveals explosive secrets behind UK decision to leave the EU

A new book to mark 10 years since the UK’s Brexit referendum reveals the inside story from the key players – from both sides of the debate. Their candid accounts paint a picture of chaos that the UK is still coming to terms with

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Menopause: our study revealed how it affects the brain, cognition and mental health

Menopause is a key period in a woman’s life. This transition is often accompanied by wide-ranging physical and psychological symptoms — some of which can be debilitating and affect daily life. Menopause has also been linked to cognitive problems — such as memory, attention and language deficits.

The Conversation · Feb 10

Archaeologists uncover ruins of 2,000 year old temple built by ancient civilisation featured in Indiana Jones

Remains of ancient altars and inscribed marble slabs were discovered underwater

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

A Social Anarchist Issues a Challenge

Jesse Spafford's new book argues that libertarian premises lead to left-anarchist conclusions. Is he right?

Reason · Mar 31, 2024

What are radio galaxies?

A radio galaxy is a type of galaxy with giant regions of radio emissions that reach far beyond its visible structure. We explore them in more detail here.

Space · Dec 5, 2023

Drones equipped with lasers uncover secrets of bloody WWII battle

Artifacts from the Battle of the Bulge are helping researchers reconstruct this bloody conflict.

LiveScience · Aug 15, 2023

OPINION - Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan — but we must be rigorous before prescribing psychedelics

I went to the world’s largest psychedelic conference a few weeks ago — Psychedelic Science —the one where Jaden Smith told a crowd of some 11,000 psychonauts and scientists that his mum (Jada Pinkett Smith) recently introduced the family to psychedelics. Why was Jaden Smith being interviewed at a scientific…

Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2023

Journal of Free Speech Law Publishing Symposium on "Media and Society After Technological Disruption"

The symposium was edited by Prof. Justin "Gus Hurwitz" & Prof. Kyle Langvardt, and will be published later this year as a book by Cambridge University Press.

Reason · Jun 2, 2023

Scholar-activist wins Nine Dots Prize with ‘provocative’ interpretation of law

Every two years the prize is awarded to a book that is not yet written.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023