Why is it hard to count the number of deaths caused by the pandemic?
A new estimate by the World Health Organization suggests that deaths from the pandemic are much higher than official figures – but that is because these figures are unreliable in…
Privileged people misjudge effects of pro-equality policies on them
By Carissa Wong Large houses by a lake in Orlando, Florida Edwin Remsberg/Getty Images People from privileged groups may misperceive equality-boosting policies as harmful to them, even if they would…
Man who received pig heart transplant has died after pig virus found
Viral infection may explain why a pig’s heart failed months after being transplanted in a ground-breaking surgery Health 6 May 2022 By Michael Le Page The surgery at the University…
Why is it hard to count the number of deaths caused by the pandemic?
A new estimate by the World Health Organization suggests that deaths from the pandemic are much higher than official figures – but that is because these figures are unreliable in…
Man who received pig heart transplant has died after pig virus found
Viral infection may explain why a pig’s heart failed months after being transplanted in a ground-breaking surgery Health 6 May 2022 By Michael Le Page The surgery at the University…
Children’s lack of time in nature is ‘appalling’, says Jane Goodall
The award-winning primatologist tells New Scientist that education programmes must address the disconnect between young people and nature Environment 6 May 2022 By Adam Vaughan Jane Goodall at the One…
Frans de Waal on what apes can teach us about sex and gender
Having studied chimps and bonobos for decades, primatologist Frans de Waal argues that variation in gender-typical behaviour is likely to be more common than we thought in humans Humans 4…
Children’s lack of time in nature is ‘appalling’, says Jane Goodall
The award-winning primatologist tells New Scientist that education programmes must address the disconnect between young people and nature Environment 6 May 2022 By Adam Vaughan Jane Goodall at the One…
Don’t Miss: In the Air explores long-held concerns about air quality
Horniman Museum and Gardens Visit In the Air at London’s Wellcome Collection traces concerns about air quality back to the 17th century, revealing how the air we breathe influences well-being.…
Frans de Waal on what apes can teach us about sex and gender
Having studied chimps and bonobos for decades, primatologist Frans de Waal argues that variation in gender-typical behaviour is likely to be more common than we thought in humans Humans 4…