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The world is getting better, so why are we convinced otherwise?

4 September 2019

We need a better handle on our ignorance if we want to improve our lives, says Ola Rosling, a proponent of factfulness - holding only opinions supported by strong facts

There's no such thing as a 'gay gene' finds largest study of sexuality

20 August 2019

There’s no such thing as a 'gay gene' and a genetic test for homosexuality would be impossible, the largest ever genetic study of sexuality suggests

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The world is getting better, so why are we convinced otherwise?

There's no such thing as a 'gay gene' finds largest study of sexuality

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