What the election date betting scandal really tells us about the state of British politics
It reinforces our worst suspicions about politicians – that they are all in it for themselves and that they are all as bad as each other.
Another election, another round of Nigel Farage hype, with no lessons learned
There is no mainstreaming or rise of far-right politics without the active involvement of mainstream forces who normalise and platform them.
BBC Question Time: analysis of guests over nine years suggests an overuse of rightwing voices
'The lack of counterbalancing narratives from leftwing publications is notable'
Rishi Sunak claims the UK is heading for a hung a parliament – let’s check his maths
Modelling suggests a hung parliament isn't completely out of the question.
Here’s what happens to your brain when you give up sugar
If you are abstaining from sweets for Lent this year, here’s what you can expect over the next 40 days.
Caffeine: here’s how quitting can benefit your health
If you’re thinking about giving up caffeine and are wondering what benefits it may have, here’s what the research says.
How long might your dog live? New study calculates life expectancy for different breeds
Here's everything you need to know.
Why forgetting is a normal function of memory – and when to worry
Ultimately, forgetting isn’t something to fear – in ourselves or others. It is usually extreme when it’s a sign things are going wrong.
Tea, weather and being on time: analysis of 100 million words reveals what Brits talk about most
My colleague and I analysed every word in the British National Corpus 2014. Here's what we found.