Living on Earth review: Ambitious story of how life shapes Earth ends superb trilogy
Australia’s red-winged parrot feeding in fields in the Northern TerritoryRoland Seitre/naturepl.com Living On EarthPeter Godfrey-Smith (William Collins (UK, out now); Farrar, Straus and Giroux, (US, 3 September)) IN 2016, Peter Godfrey-Smith…
The surprising connections between maths and poetry
Bill Kotsatos/Polaris/eyevine People like to position maths as cold, hard logic, quite distinct from creative pursuits. Actually, maths often involves a great deal of creativity. As mathematician Sofya Kovalevskaya wrote,…
Heart of an Oak review: Intimate nature documentary is an ode to a tree
Heart of an Oak follows this 210-year-old tree and its inhabitants through the seasonsIcon Film Distribution Heart of an OakLaurent Charbonnier and Michel SeydouxIcon Film Channel; selected UK cinemas The…
Mangrove forests celebrated in stunning photographs
These elegant and serene photos pay homage to a vital yet diminishing ecosystem: mangrove forests. The shots are some of the top entries in this year’s Mangrove Photography Awards, telling…
The Decameron review: 14th-century romp is a veiled satire of today
What to do when plague calls? Retreat to a country mansion and partyGiulia Parmigiani/Netflix The DecameronKathleen JordanNetflix The influential thinker and writer Douglas Rushkoff was once summoned to an audience…
Corsair Transitions to Cybenetics Certification for Power Supplies
Corsair, a prominent figure in PC components, has announced a strategic shift in its approach to power supply unit (PSU) certifications. The company is dropping the widely recognized 80 PLUS…
Conspiracy theorists may not really believe their outlandish ideas
An anti-lockdown protest in Trafalgar Square, London, in August 2020Richard Baker/Getty Images Many people who respond to surveys saying that they believe in conspiracy theories probably don’t think they are…
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Unknown 9: Awakening
AMD has made itself quite a reputation with its bundling campaigns over the years, and every new season we can be sure that the company will be giving away free…
Is Illiquidity a Blessing in Disguise for Some Investors?
Should retail investors have access to the full spectrum of alternative assets? This question inspires spirited debate among investment professionals and regulators. Illiquidity is often cited as a reason to…
Are only children really self-centred, spoilt and lonely?
I am an only child. Saying this sometimes feels like a confession – not least when people respond with a well-meaning “oh, you don’t seem like it!”. Now, as the…
