Friday essay: I had to crowdfund my cancer treatment in Australia’s ‘universal’ health-care system

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Labour will get no second chances to change: Andy Burnham’s warning to his struggling party

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Alex Prior, Lecturer in Politics with International Relations, London South Bank University·Jun 19, 2026

National Geographic

Searching for ancient secrets with modern mummy hunters

Scientists at the world’s only mummy research institute are combing crypts and caverns for ancient remains—and using new tools to gather fresh insight about how our ancestors once lived.

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Anthropocene Magazine

Scientists brew energy-efficient espresso. It is made without heat and 75% less energy.

A newly-developed method applies ultrasonic sound waves to turn room temperature water and coffee grounds into a quality espresso shot. Taste-testers couldn’t tell it apart from a conventional brew.

Emma Bryce·Jun 19, 2026

Persuasion

The Myth of Authoritarian Efficiency

When it comes to getting stuff done, democracies win every time.

Jørgen Møller·Jun 19, 2026

Nautilus

Science Is Political—and Spiritual

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Nick Hilden·Jun 18, 2026