Test 1
Why we need to protect polar bears
Polar bears are being increasingly threatened by the effects of climate change, but their disappearance could have far-reaching consequences.
The Step Pyramid of Djoser
The pyramids are the most famous monuments of ancient Egypt and still hold enormous interest for people in the present day.
The future of work
According to a leading business consultancy, 3-14% of the global workforce will need to switch to a different occupation within the next 10-15 years, and all workers will need to adapt as their ...
Test 2
The White Horse of Uffington
The cutting of huge figures or ‘geoglyphs’ into the earth of English hillsides has taken place for more than 3,000 years.
I contain multitudes
Wendy Moore reviews Ed Yong’s book about microbes
How to make wise decisions
Across cultures, wisdom has been considered one of the most revered human qualities.
Test 3
Roman shipbuilding and navigation
Shipbuilding today is based on science and ships are built using computers and sophisticated tools.
Climate change reveals ancient artefacts in Norway’s glaciers
Well above the treeline in Norway’s highest mountains, ancient fields of ice are shrinking as Earth’s climate warms.
Plant ‘thermometer’ triggers springtime growth by measuring night-time heat
Plant ‘thermometer’ triggers springtime growth by measuring night-time heat
Test 4
Roman tunnels
The Romans, who once controlled areas of Europe, North Africa and Asia Minor, adopted the construction techniques of other civilizations to build tunnels in their territories
Changes in reading habits
What are the implications of the way we read today?
Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) can already predict the future.