What we get wrong about dopamine

What we get wrong about dopamine

April 10, 2026
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Sometimes dubbed the ‘pleasure chemical’, dopamine is often wildly misunderstood. Nikolay Kukushkin delves into what the

What is driving the Houthis’ decision-making on joining the Iran war

What is driving the Houthis’ decision-making on joining the Iran war

April 9, 2026
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By Ahmed al-Shalafi: During the first month of the US-Israel war on Iran, the Houthis adopted

What’s the most painful sting in the world?

What’s the most painful sting in the world?

April 8, 2026
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Top contenders for the nastiest sting range from bullet ants to warrior wasps and tiny jellyfish.

‘It’s joy in a pot’: Why houseplants could make you happier

‘It’s joy in a pot’: Why houseplants could make you happier

March 31, 2026
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Jonny Balchandani is so passionate about plants he turned his spare bedroom into a greenhouse. Known

Here’s the news from Iran – Donald Trump is making America lose wars again

Here’s the news from Iran – Donald Trump is making America lose wars again

March 15, 2026
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By Simon Tisdall: Donald Trump menaces the world. He’s global public enemy number one. He’s steadily

Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?

Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?

March 12, 2026
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Before Leila Green became a mother of triplets three years ago, she envisaged she’d be the

Iran Guards say will block oil exports as long as war continues

Iran Guards say will block oil exports as long as war continues

March 11, 2026
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TEHRAN (Reuters): Iranian forces will not allow the export of oil from the region to allies

Shakira sets up record for largest concert ever in Mexico City

Shakira sets up record for largest concert ever in Mexico City

March 11, 2026
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LOS ANGELES (Showbiz Desk): Singer-songwriter Shakira has set a new record after her recent live performance.

Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire – or ruin it?

Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire – or ruin it?

March 1, 2026
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It is currently a large, unassuming patch of farmland in East Ayrshire – but within years