Human brain hard-wired for rural tranquillity (2013)

Study of brain activity shows it struggling to process complex urban landscapes | Continue reading


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How Goldman Sacs gambled on starvation (2010)

Speculators set up a casino where the chips were the stomachs of millions. What does it say about our system that we can so casually inflict so much pain? | Continue reading


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SpiNNaker machine ready to be turned on

'We’ve essentially created a machine that works more like a brain than a traditional computer, which is extremely exciting,' says Professor Steve Furber | Continue reading


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Self-taught electrocution expert fears his electric chair may fail in execution

'Tennessee's got an electric chair that's going to hurt someone or cause problems. And it's got my name on it' | Continue reading


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The most common regrets of the dying

Most patients value family and friends far more than money or success | Continue reading


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In a 1990 interview, the billionaire businessman admitted to owning Nazi leader's 'Mein Kampf' but said he had would never read speeches | Continue reading


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How long are skyscrapers built to last?

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Apu 'to be axed' from the Simpsons following racial controversy

Character has been the subject of debate since a comedian released a documentary that examined why it was so problematic | Continue reading


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The AfD wants a network of child informants to report on teachers who speak ill of it | Continue reading


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Scientists discover plastic in faeces of every person who took part in study

Up to nine different types of microplastic found in samples from each participant | Continue reading


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How Watership Down (the film) terrified an entire generation

As the animated classic turns 40, Ed Power speaks to director Martin Rosen and explores the film's legacy | Continue reading


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Eye disorder may have helped Leonardo da Vinci paint his masterpieces

Measurements of self-inspired works show a tendency for the left eye to turn outward, suggesting the artist might have had a mild strabismus that helped him translate three-dimensional scenes to canvas | Continue reading


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Banksy reveals how Sotheby's shredding stunt went wrong

'In rehearsals it worked every time,' artist says | Continue reading


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BepiColombo: British spacecraft to blast off to Mercury

We might finally learn about the dazzlingly hot planet's strange inner core | Continue reading


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Saudi Arabia bans journalist for criticising Donald Trump

Jamal Khashoggi said Mr Trump's Middle East stance is 'contradictory' | Continue reading


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A legal challenge warns of stifling online speech | Continue reading


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How our autistic ancestors played an important role in human evolution

Thousands of years ago, people who displayed autistic traits may have been highly respected in society for their skills and talents | Continue reading


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Naive, arrogant Saudi prince is playing with fire (2016)

German intelligence memo shows the threat from the kingdom’s headstrong defence minister | Continue reading


@independent.co.uk | 6 years ago

Saudi Arabia arrests economist after he criticises Crown Prince's plans

‘I heard they broke him ... they told me this he’s not going to be the same person again. They destroyed him,’ says source | Continue reading


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Journalist Jamal Khashoggi ‘killed inside Saudi consulate’, Turkey says

Washington Post contributor has lived in self-imposed exile in the US for the past year fearing retribution for his critical views on Saudi policies | Continue reading


@independent.co.uk | 6 years ago

Tropical forests are now emitting more carbon than oxygen

Worrying report reveals true impact of damage to forested areas | Continue reading


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French police launch investigation into Interpol President's disappearance

Meng Hongwei, 64, has not been heard from since travelling to China in late September | Continue reading


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London under threat of 'sinking' as global warming makes sea levels rise

Analysis comes ahead of major international report on climate change | Continue reading


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'Anti-meme law' could see Mexicans jailed for posting insulting images

Critics say legislation ‘violates freedom of expression’ | Continue reading


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Paris to ban cars one Sunday a month

Only those travelling on foot, rollerblades, bikes or scooters will be allowed access | Continue reading


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INSTAGRAM DOWN

Users told that the app 'cannot refresh feed' | Continue reading


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F35 crash – unknown cause – complex systems

The stealth fighter jet was used by the United States in combat this week for the first time against Taliban in Afghanistan | Continue reading


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A window into the lucrative world of rare book heists

Why do people steal rare books? For the money, yes, but also for the buzz of handling precious cultural artefacts | Continue reading


@independent.co.uk | 6 years ago

'Russian Elon Musk' raped and tortured to death in custody, say experts

Entrepreneur Valery Pshenichny had been accused of embezzling 100m rubles (£1.1m) and told to prepare for his coffin | Continue reading


@independent.co.uk | 6 years ago

'Wearable' books: The rise of sensory fiction

Every Wednesday, Alex Johnson delves into a unique collection of titles | Continue reading


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Man paralysed from waist down walk again using mind-controlled implant

'The reason why this is important is because the patient's own mind, thought, was able to drive movement in his legs,' scientist says | Continue reading


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Praying mantis seen hunting for fish in wild for first time ever

Ravenous insect found walking on water lilies to reach its prey | Continue reading


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Google admits giving hundreds of firms access to your Gmail inbox

Third party developers can scan data and even share it with other third parties | Continue reading


@independent.co.uk | 6 years ago

Apple Is Secretly Giving People 'Trust Scores' Based on Their Iphone Data

iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV data is used to see how trustworthy you are, similar to a scenario in the dystopian series Black Mirror | Continue reading


@independent.co.uk | 6 years ago

Scientists discover why many Alzheimer’s drugs fail, identify one that may work

'There haven’t been any new drugs last 15 years, so it’s very promising to have uncovered a reason why some of that research may have failed' | Continue reading


@independent.co.uk | 6 years ago

Container ship crosses Arctic route for first time in history

Ice-class 42,000 ton vessel carries Russian fish and South Korean electronics to Europe | Continue reading


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French bookshops revolt after literary prize long-lists Amazon selection

Independent booksellers say the move threatens their livelihood | Continue reading


@independent.co.uk | 6 years ago

Trump has forgotten that America was made great by prosperous trade deals

If Mr Trump wants to turn Americans back into factory workers or coalminers, he is certainly going the right way about it | Continue reading


@independent.co.uk | 6 years ago

Trump’s trade war with China will affect all of us – this is how

The idea that one can limit the domestic economic impact of tariffs by carving out exemptions for certain popular or sensitive products is naïve in the extreme | Continue reading


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How Taylor Swift is using Tumblr to create a safe space with her fans (2017)

Though the Taylor Swift Tumblr was originally set up as yet another online marketing vehicle, to be run by staffers, it was Swift’s decision to take the reins herself that made it a valuable resource | Continue reading


@independent.co.uk | 6 years ago

I'm not surprised most terror suspects in the UK are white

Many of the materials now used by far-right groups such as National Action mirror the tactics of Isis, asking recruits to join 'white jihad' to 'cleanse Britain of parasites' | Continue reading


@independent.co.uk | 6 years ago

UN scientists are preparing for the end of capitalism

As the era of cheap energy comes to an end, capitalist thinking is struggling to solve the huge problems facing humanity. So how do we respond? | Continue reading


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China installing QR codes on Uighur Muslim homes as part of security crackdown

Officials collect biometric data including DNA and voice samples, former residents say | Continue reading


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How to tell if you’re vitamin B12 deficient – and why it matters

It’s a common deficiency among vegans | Continue reading


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Shocked couple find hidden camera in Airbnb

Airbnb says it has removed the host from its platform | Continue reading


@independent.co.uk | 6 years ago

Electric vehicles already able to cut greenhouse gas emissions by half

Exclusive: Critics have played down ability of current electric cars to reduce CO2 levels, but new analysis shows significant impact | Continue reading


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New date rape drug test allows women to check if drinks are spiked

'With just one drop, we give you a portable, quick and accurate way to determine the presence of commonly used date rape drugs in more than 100 liquids,' says company | Continue reading


@independent.co.uk | 6 years ago

Two men accused of terror plot tried to make bomb involving driverless car

'My only attempt is to find a way to carry out martyrdom operation with cars without driver' | Continue reading


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