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To celebrate the launch of our new event series in the US, kicking off with a masterclass on the brain and consciousness, we have unlocked five incredible long reads

Instant Expert: Particle physics: Revealing the mysteries of matter Saturday 13 April, 10am - 5pm | Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL The Large Hadron Collider began smashing atoms together in 2009 and continues to throw up surprising insights into the fundamental building blocks of the universe. It’s via evidence from particle accelerators such at the LHC and its predecessors that we derived our best understanding of the nature of matter: the Standard Model of particle...

Costa Rica's tourist boom is here! Learn how to avoid annoying expat stereotypes and navigate the pura vida paradise like a pro.

Instant Expert: The Genetics Revolution Saturday 9 March, 10am - 5pm | Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL We are on the cusp of a revolution in genetics. The cost of sequencing a genome has tumbled, DNA testing has become routine and new technologies such as CRISPR are allowing us to edit the code of life like never before. But the genetics revolution is only just getting started. Join six leading experts who will be your guide to the rapidly evolving field of genetics. Since the ...

Instant Expert: Brain: The latest science behind the headlines Saturday 10 February, 10am - 5pm | Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL The human brain is often described as the most complex object in the known universe. But that doesn’t mean scientists are clueless about how it works. Join six leading brain scientists who will reveal, via the latest research in neuroscience, psychology and physiology, what is going on in our heads when we think, feel and communicate, and h...

The CAA today (2 November) launched a consultation on the advertising aspects of proposed changes to the cost sharing regulation. 

The wonderful carnival of racing that is the Qatar Goodwood Festival, or always 'Glorious Goodwood' to many, commences on Tuesday and there is a glut of top class racing and, indeed, races full stop. Eight contests punctuate the opening day, beginning with a big field five furlong sprint handicap and headlined later on by the

Winner of May story-slam describes how improv classes have changed his life

From paying more heed to early warning systems to being prepared to change our minds as the evidence evolves, there are several things we should do differently in the next pandemic, argues Clare Wilson

Main image: ©English Heritage University of Huddersfield lecturer Dr Jade Halbert’s Radio 3 essay about renowned fashion designer Jean Muir has been