The bizarre charm of conspiracy theories

There is a certain pleasure in studying conspiracy theories. Much of the pleasure stems from the thought that in some people it is the imagination which works overtime, allowing them to indulge in fantasies we can only marvel at. Verily did Shakespeare aver centuries ago, 'Imagination bodies forth the forms...

Choking on plastic: the planet's invisible epidemic

As we welcome another World Environment Day, we are once again reminded of our fragile connection to the planet we call home. It’s a moment to take stock – not just of vanishing forests or warming seas – but of the quieter, less visible crises unfolding all around us. This...