Life & Society

Here comes the sun

Michael Brooks — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:41:38 GMT

A giant nuclear fusion reactor could solve the world�s energy problems � but only if it doesn�t melt first.

Placenta of the magic circle

Hunter Davies — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:41:38 GMT

Iraq, Palin and building bridges

Peter Wilby — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:41:38 GMT

A trial is what those of us who consistently opposed the Iraq war desperately want

Get our youngsters back to work

David Blanchflower — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:41:38 GMT

Youth unemployment has become a national crisis; time is running out for the government to act

Textual health

Alyssa McDonald — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:41:38 GMT

Things get ugly in Middle England

Nicholas Lezard — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:41:38 GMT

Night at the Museum

Vaughan Allen — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:52:17 GMT

As the guardians of the souls of our communities, local cultural institutions must fight and adapt in the face of budget cuts.

Load of old balls? No, football's crown jewels

Hunter Davies — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:24:23 GMT

Education, education

Sonia Poulton — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:52:17 GMT

Class Monitor No. 9: Big kids

Michael Hodges — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:52:17 GMT

We�re all with the brand

Will Self — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:52:17 GMT

What is it with brands - why do we invest these shopworn icons with such reverence?

20 green heroes and villains: Heroes

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:52:17 GMT

On 7 December, world leaders and negotiators will meet in Copenhagen to discuss the future of our planet. As the debate intensifies, the New Statesman�s panel of environmental experts have chosen their heroes and villains � politicians, activists, companies and institutions.

20 green heroes and villains: Villains

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:52:17 GMT

Should Britney sync or sing?

Mark Watson — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:52:17 GMT

Umbrellas are like love affairs

Nicholas Lezard — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:52:17 GMT