Does denying trans identity impact mental health?

Does denying trans identity impact mental health?

By Bethany Grace Howe Denying transgender identity has a serious impact on mental health, according to Bethany Grace Howe. “Sticks and stones may break my bones – but words will never hurt me,” goes the playground rhyme. But the adage is only half right, according to...
Could a recession be just around the corner?

Could a recession be just around the corner?

By Amitrajeet A. Batabyal The U.S. economy is growing at the fastest pace in five years, and unemployment is at the lowest level in almost half a century. So why are Wall Street and some economists suddenly worried about a recession? The U.S. economy is growing at...
Why are radical environmentalists being persecuted?

Why are radical environmentalists being persecuted?

By Heather Alberro Radical environmentalists are fighting climate change, so why are they being persecuted? Climate change, deforestation, widespread pollution and the sixth mass extinction of biodiversity all define living in our world today – an era that has come to...
Who are the Gilets jaunes?

Who are the Gilets jaunes?

By France Grenaudier-Klijn For the past four weeks, the Gilets jaunes protests have dominated the French socio-political landscape and monopolised the media. But who are they exactly? For the past four weeks, the Gilets jaunes – meaning ‘yellow vests’ – protests...
What is NASA’s new lander doing on Mars?

What is NASA’s new lander doing on Mars?

By Chris Benton On 26 November 2018, NASA’s lander InSight successfully touched down on Mars. But what is it doing there? With much fanfare from the press, following a six-month 483 million km journey to reach our neighbouring planet, on 26 November 2018...