Ukrainian civilians prepare as war with Russia threatens
Dmytro Dubas thought his war was over. Now the US is warning of an all-out Russian invasion of Ukraine and the veteran volunteer fighter can’t...
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The myth of a ‘super-charged’ immune system
Suddenly we are all talking about immunity – but how much do we really understand? Science writer and YouTuber Philipp Dettmer unpicks one of the...
Chinese New Year: What is it and how is it celebrated?
Tuesday 1 February marks the Lunar New Year for 2022 – celebrated in China, East Asia and across the world. The celebrations see people feast...
Ukraine: US could sanction Putin if Russia invades, Biden says
US President Joe Biden says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine. Mr Biden said there would be “enormous consequences”...
The people deciding to ditch their smartphones
In a world where many of us are glued to our smartphones, Dulcie Cowling is something of an anomaly – she has ditched hers. The...
Omicron: Has the winter wave peaked already?
Covid cases in the UK are on the way down – at least according to the daily figures released by the government. The number of...
Spider-Man: No Way Home becomes first pandemic-era film to top $1bn
The latest instalment of the Spider-Man franchise has become the first pandemic-era movie to make more than $1bn (£750m) at the global box office. Spider-Man:...
Covid: Travel chaos spills into new week
There have been more Covid-related flight cancellations globally as the week starts, capping off a miserable festive period for thousands of people. More than 1,400...
Climate change: Huge toll of extreme weather disasters in 2021
Weather events, linked to a changing climate, brought misery to millions around the world in 2021 according to a new report. The study, from the...
Omicron wave appears milder, but concern remains
The wave of Omicron appears to be milder according to preliminary studies published in the UK and South Africa. Early evidence suggests fewer people are...
