Kurt Gödel left 1,009 pages of densely written text – much of it in an obsolete shorthand – which is now said to contain hundreds of proved theorems The Austrian logician Kurt Gödel was one of the most original thinkers of the 20th century. His two incompleteness theorems, published in […]
It is important to understand just how effectively perpetrators of abuse have used lawyers as their shields. A challenge to that can’t come soon enough There will be empty shelves in many bedrooms this weekend, where the David Walliams books once stood. For parents of a certain era, there was […]
Saintly heir to the throne breaks his hectic schedule for a magazine lowdown on life in the country Country Life: Guest Edited by HRH the Prince of Wales Front Cover: Photo of me outdoors. I love the country, me. Continue reading…
Ministers consider banning under-16s from online marketplaces amid reported misuse of messaging functions and users’ photos In June, Hannah* listed her seven-year-old daughter’s pink swimming costume for sale on Vinted, hoping other parents surfing the reselling site would snap up the £1 offer. Her inbox pinged. “So a little girl […]
Molly Callahan, a gynecological teaching assistant, helps medical students practice pap smears and breast exams On her busiest days, Molly Callahan, has 16 speculums inserted into her vagina. She works full-time as a gynecological teaching assistant (GTA) – a layperson who helps medical students practice pap smears and breast exams […]
This sensationally idiotic guide to film history is hilarious. From a crude Mary Poppins gag to confusing the hell out of Michael Bay, I could listen to Cunk’s surreal tosh all day In a world of slow-burn, jargon-littered dramas, there’s something to be said for the TV programme that sets […]
Despite John Healey’s defiance, the economy faces threats from a tech slowdown and energy bills this winter AI helps UK economy grow at fastest pace for more than two years The forecasters were clear when John Healey became chancellor in July: Britain’s resilience to the war in the Middle East […]
‘I look out for my team,’ a store manager tells me, but Poundland’s US owner doesn’t care. Labour may be too late to prevent it becoming yet another casualty of venture capital In the Poundland I visit, a treasure trove of bargains, the staff are dejected. The shelves are emptying […]
Battery maker CATL aims to have 2,000 swapping stations in China by the end of 2027 and to bring the tech to Europe Every day, Wang Bing drives his big electric lorry to send about five tonnes of goods between the cities of Haikou and Dongfang on Hainan, a tropical […]
Join your favourite Guardian writers for an evening of candid conversations, witty remarks and surprises as we look back on the year-defining stories of 2026. Date: Tuesday 1 December 2026Times: 7pm-9.30pm (GMT) Book tickets – In-person or livestream Our lineup of writers, including Zoe Williams, Jonathan Liew and Lucy Mangan, […]