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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
'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
'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
Most patients value family and friends far more than money or success | Continue reading
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
Character has been the subject of debate since a comedian released a documentary that examined why it was so problematic | Continue reading
The AfD wants a network of child informants to report on teachers who speak ill of it | Continue reading
Up to nine different types of microplastic found in samples from each participant | Continue reading
As the animated classic turns 40, Ed Power speaks to director Martin Rosen and explores the film's legacy | Continue reading
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
'In rehearsals it worked every time,' artist says | Continue reading
We might finally learn about the dazzlingly hot planet's strange inner core | Continue reading
Jamal Khashoggi said Mr Trump's Middle East stance is 'contradictory' | Continue reading
A legal challenge warns of stifling online speech | Continue reading
Thousands of years ago, people who displayed autistic traits may have been highly respected in society for their skills and talents | Continue reading
German intelligence memo shows the threat from the kingdom’s headstrong defence minister | Continue reading
‘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
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
Worrying report reveals true impact of damage to forested areas | Continue reading
Meng Hongwei, 64, has not been heard from since travelling to China in late September | Continue reading
Analysis comes ahead of major international report on climate change | Continue reading
Critics say legislation ‘violates freedom of expression’ | Continue reading
Only those travelling on foot, rollerblades, bikes or scooters will be allowed access | Continue reading
Users told that the app 'cannot refresh feed' | Continue reading
The stealth fighter jet was used by the United States in combat this week for the first time against Taliban in Afghanistan | Continue reading
Why do people steal rare books? For the money, yes, but also for the buzz of handling precious cultural artefacts | Continue reading
Entrepreneur Valery Pshenichny had been accused of embezzling 100m rubles (£1.1m) and told to prepare for his coffin | Continue reading
Every Wednesday, Alex Johnson delves into a unique collection of titles | Continue reading
'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
Ravenous insect found walking on water lilies to reach its prey | Continue reading
Third party developers can scan data and even share it with other third parties | Continue reading
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
'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
Ice-class 42,000 ton vessel carries Russian fish and South Korean electronics to Europe | Continue reading
Independent booksellers say the move threatens their livelihood | Continue reading
If Mr Trump wants to turn Americans back into factory workers or coalminers, he is certainly going the right way about it | Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Officials collect biometric data including DNA and voice samples, former residents say | Continue reading
It’s a common deficiency among vegans | Continue reading
Airbnb says it has removed the host from its platform | Continue reading
Exclusive: Critics have played down ability of current electric cars to reduce CO2 levels, but new analysis shows significant impact | Continue reading
'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
'My only attempt is to find a way to carry out martyrdom operation with cars without driver' | Continue reading