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8 must-see films about women – that are all by women
It is no secret that women are still underrepresented in cinema.
'Smiling depression': it's possible to be depressed while appearing happy – here's why that's particularly dangerous
Some question whether this is a real, pathological condition.
Oscars: audio description brings film to life for blind people - it deserves an award too
For blind cinema goers, audio description is a crucial part of any film.
Why Britain's private schools are such a social problem
Fees average £17,200 a year per child, and are much higher for boarding schools.
Turning Point UK: new conservative youth group doesn't fit traditional understandings of the 'far right'
It's an offshoot of a US-based group.
LGBTQ teenagers are creating new online subcultures to combat oppression
The internet can be an ugly place, especially for young people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Climate change: young people striking from school see it for the life-threatening issue it is
Many children and young people are already living with the effects of global climate change.
Frozen II: return of the strong female characters that little girls need to see
The brooding, dramatic trailer for Frozen II generated a lot of excitement on its release last week.
School climate strikes: why adults no longer have the right to object to their children taking radical action
Pass this to any who isn't listening.
Andrea Levy: her important body of work set out what it is to be black and British
The prize-winning British novelist died on February 14th.
Indian women from the outskirts of Delhi are taking selfies to claim their right to the city
Yet feminist, minority and queer activists have argued that selfies can be a way for people to represent and take pride in their identity.
Introducing the Riz Test: Defining how Muslims are misrepresented in film and TV
'Every time you see yourself it’s a message that you matter, that you’re part of the national story.
Greta Thunberg at Davos: why Gen Z has real power to influence business on climate change
The time for action is now – this is the mantra being taken up by Generation Z across the world.
Settled status for EU citizens – Q&A with law expert on what it does and doesn't guarantee
The £65 application fee has been dropped.
Contraception: the way you take the pill has more to do with the pope than your health
The way women have been advised to take the combined contraceptive pill for the last 60 years unnecessarily increases the likelihood of unplanned pregnancy.
How we're designing musical instruments with the help of disabled musicians and VR
Most new digital technologies tend to be designed with an able-bodied user in mind.
Why we shouldn't all be vegan
2019 is set to be the year the world changes the way that it eats.
Bandersnatch is just the start – the next big thing in interactive media is AI storytelling
Bandersnatch represents the latest mainstream offering in interactive storytelling.