TOK: Memory
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Silenced Great War poet finds his voice again
Does great art come out of suffering? Ivor Gurney’s writings from an asylum were ignored. But a new study, out yesterday, reveals their genius and pays homage to his unpublished work.
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MPs set to quiz BBC bosses over Bashir row
Will we ever be able to trust the BBC again? Today MPs plan to summon BBC bosses to give testimony about the Martin Bashir scandal and the safeguards in place to prevent a repeat.
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Ace in the hole: how poker boosts your brain
Can a card game teach us the truth about life? Today, the online poker world is looking forward to a landmark match. But some believe that games offer much more than short-term thrills.
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How learning to cook could save civilisation
Should learning to cook be compulsory for everyone? Yesterday Marks & Spencer launched a new TV show. Last week Marcus Rashford launched an online course. Cooking seems to be all the rage.
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Begone, dull languishing! It’s time to YOLO
After languishing in 2020, will 2021 be the year of YOLO? Social observers believe that the pandemic has reminded many people life is alarmingly short. In other words: You Only Live Once.
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‘Apartheid in death’ for Black and Asian troops
Is it too late to apologise for World War One racism? Yesterday, the British government said it deeply regrets the failure to properly commemorate thousands of Black and Asian conscripts.
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‘This case is a turning point in history’
Will the George Floyd verdict end racist policing? A jury has found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder, offering hope to many that America can heal its divisions.
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New era begins for UK’s longest serving heir
Will the British monarchy change with Prince Charles as deputy head? After Prince Philip’s funeral tomorrow, many believe the Queen’s closest adviser will become her son – the future king.
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Rise in rhino numbers offers wildlife hope
Is conservation working? A survey of rhinoceroses in Nepal shows that a population once close to extinction is now on the rise. But many species remain high on the danger list.
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USA abuzz with Meghan’s presidential plans
Is it possible to forecast the future? Meghan Markle may one day run to be US president – if you believe the rumours. Tempted to scoff? Many stranger things have happened, say the experts.
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Harari: five lessons we can learn from Covid
Has the Covid-19 tragedy left the world a better place? With the end of the pandemic finally in sight, one of the world’s most admired thinkers has urged changes to ensure a brighter future.
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#FreeBritney: new spotlight on troubled star
Are we all partly to blame for her troubles? Britney Spears skyrocketed to fame in the 1990s. Now, a new documentary asks whether her legions of fans are responsible for her downfall too.
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Polar vortex puts world into deep freeze
Will there be another ice age? Many believe the answer is yes – but scientists say that global warming caused by human activity may have delayed it by over 50,000 years.
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‘You almost had me murdered three weeks ago’
Is this a turning point in the struggle against white, male supremacy? By baring her emotions openly on Instagram, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also issued a challenge to Republicans.
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Jewish leaders stand up for Uighur Muslims
Is hope made stronger through tragedy? On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the plight of the Uighurs and a new musical both remind us that genocide is more than a historical threat.