Venezuela launches its own cryptocurrency backed by oil
21 February 2018
Venezuela’s currency is tanking, so the government is launching a cryptocurrency called the petro, which it hopes will bring much-needed cash
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Cases of measles in Europe have quadrupled in just one year
21 February 2018
Measles is making a return in Europe. More than 21,000 cases were reported in 2017 – a 300 per cent increase, according to the World Health Organization
France wants to have 500 wolves roaming its countryside
21 February 2018
The number of wolves in France will be allowed to increase by 40 per cent, as wilderness continues its return to Europe
Curbing hate speech isn’t censorship – it’s the law
21 February 2018
UK universities are being accused of suppressing ideas. All they are doing is complying with the law – and common decency
Mystery 'honeycombs' are found on many rocks and now we know why
21 February 2018
Many rocks are covered with circular hollows that look like honeycomb, and now we may finally understand how these strange formations come into existence
Trigger warnings are taking over universities, but do they work?
21 February 2018
Talk of trigger warnings and microaggressions are sweeping through university campuses, but some researchers question whether they have any psychological basis
When it comes to climate change, a tantrum is just what we need
21 February 2018
We can’t wait for the next generation to solve the problem of climate change but today’s kids can still be a big force for change, says Michael E. Mann
Huge underwater landslides and tsunamis may be caused by ooze
21 February 2018
Layers of ooze in the seabed may be responsible for submarine “megaslides” that dwarf ordinary landslides and can cause tsunamis
How you speak predicts if psychedelic therapy will help you
20 February 2018
Psilocybin, a compound in magic mushrooms, may help treat depression in some people. Now speech analysis can indicate who would benefit the most
Why big pharma might pay cryptocurrency for your DNA
20 February 2018
More people are getting their genome sequenced than ever before, so start-ups are offering to help people make money from their genomic data
