Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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How bad is Britain's booze problem?
Today's Big Question England has highest rate of child alcohol consumption but Gen Z is the 'most sober' age group yet
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Cicada-geddon: the fungus that controls insects like 'zombies'
Under The Radar Expert says bugs will develop 'hypersexualisation' despite their genitals falling off
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Why everyone wants a mayor
The Explainer The mayoral model of local government is having a moment as power shifts 'closer to people'
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The World War Two experiments that made D-Day possible
Under The Radar Scientists performed gruelling tests on themselves paving the way for the iconic invasion
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The hunt for Planet Nine
Under The Radar Researchers seeking the elusive Earth-like planet beyond Neptune are narrowing down their search
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Death Cafes: where people talk mortality over tea and cake
Why everyone's talking about The meet-ups are intended to offer a judgement-free and respectful space to discuss the end of life
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Why au pairs might become a thing of the past
Under The Radar Brexit and wage ruling are threatening the 'mutually beneficial arrangement'
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Labour and nuclear weapons: a turbulent ideological history
The Explainer From the 1940s to Keir Starmer, the party leadership has zigzagged in and out of love with the bomb
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Aitch or haitch: the linguisitic debate that 'matters a lot'
Talking Point 'University Challenge' host Amol Rajan has promised to change the way he pronounces the letter 'H'
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'Do not ignore': the political fundraising emails 'littering' your inbox
The Explainer British voters are being bombarded with emailed pleas for donations and support in the run-up to the next election
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How sexual harassment is rife in Antarctica
Under The Radar Women have been 'gaslit' over reports of abuse at 'the emptiest, windiest, highest, driest, coldest place on Earth'
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Will Iran risk all-out war with Israel?
Today's Big Question Tehran has not wanted to be directly involved in the Middle East conflict so far. But that could be about to change
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Why Chechnya has banned music that is 'too fast or too slow'
Under The Radar Many Western pop songs – and Russian national anthem – fall foul of new rules to protect 'cultural heritage'
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The Secret Army: the IRA propaganda film forgotten for almost 50 years
Why Everyone's Talking About 'Chilling' BBC documentary reveals how US TV crew documented the inner workings of paramilitary group in 1970s
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The great wealth transfer: who stands to gain?
Under the radar Millennials are forecast to inherit a fortune but are they qualified to handle sudden riches?
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Will the UK stop selling arms to Israel?
Today's Big Question Calls from across political spectrum put pressure on Rishi Sunak to halt multimillion-pound weapons deals
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Should we shower more than once a week?
Talking Point In this work-from-home era, some people are going full 'goblin mode'
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'Applejuiceification': the illusion of choice?
Under the Radar Shoppers have been surprised to discover the high percentage of apple juice in many soft drinks and smoothies
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'Nature is heavy' – how climate change affects the brain
Under The Radar Evidence is mounting that mental health and the natural environment are closely linked
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The household bills going up and down after April changes
The Explainer Essentials including water and broadband are costing even more but national living wage increase may ease some of the pain
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Is Egypt's new capital just a 'massive city for the rich'?
Under The Radar Life is 'trickling' into the city but critics remain unconvinced
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The art world and motherhood: the end of a final taboo?
Talking Point Hettie Judah's new touring exhibition offers a 'riveting riposte' to old cliches
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Duchess of Gloucester: the hard-working royal you've never heard of
Under The Radar Outer royal 'never expected' to do duties but has stepped up to the plate
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How social media is limiting political content
The Explainer Critics say Meta's 'extraordinary move' to have less politics in users' feeds could be 'actively muzzling civic action'
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