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Languages
Do enforced language tests help migrants integrate more smoothly?
An Australian perspective on why making English skills a key part of Citizenship may do less for social cohesion than supporters of the idea believe.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Why has Donald Trump set his sights on the Moon?
The President has instructed NASA to build a camp on the Moon. It might be a better idea than trying to get straight to Mars, as this New Scientist short, sharp, science video explains.
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Money & Business
Does Brexit defy gravity?
Alan Shipman asks if research showing how trade declines with distance, endangers the vision of a post-Brexit UK thriving on global markets.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Sharenting: What is it and are you doing it?
Professor Lisa Lazard looks at the new digital phenomenon that is sharenting and considers whether it's a product of narcissism or societal pressures of parenting.
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Society, Politics & Law
The Legacy of Nuclear Power, Part 2
What ethical decisions does burying nuclear waste involve, and how are we responsible to future generations?
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History & The Arts
Thirty-seven winters of discontent
Since the original 1978/79 Winter Of Discontent, any setback at any time between late summer and Easter has been garlanded with the same grim title.
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History & The Arts
The values of Bond: What 007 tells us about changing attitudes to sexual harassment
James Bond's workplace relationships reflect changing attitudes over six decades, says Moncia Germana.
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Society, Politics & Law
Culture can be brutal, just ask Milton Keynes
Liz McFall and Darren Umney consider Milton Keynes' history and cultural heritage and argue that the city's bidding to be 2023 Capital of Culture matters and should be taken seriously.
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Society, Politics & Law
How Trump tweets
Writing shortly after Donald Trump assumed office, Dr John Jewell observed that a new role hadn't changed the President's social media behaviour.
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Society, Politics & Law
Mugabexit: an opportunity for Zimbabwe to build resilient systems from resilient people
How did the people of Zimbabwe adapt well in times of adversity in the past? Will their resilience help now that Robert Mugabe has resigned?
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Nature & Environment
Why is New Delhi experiencing ever-worsening periods of smog?
The Indian city is seeing levels of dangerous pollution - similar to those that killed Londoners in 1952. Ranjit Devraj shines a light through the gloom.
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Money & Business
The budget warns about danger ahead
Whether you support Britain’s exit from the EU or not, the current situation is not good news, say Michael Ellington and Costas Milas.