Grunting tennis stars have always divided opinion. Science tells us that it helps players put more power into a shot – and Martina Navratilova called it “cheating pure and simple”. But, as Jordan Raine writes, new research suggests that a player’s grunts can provide insight into how they are performing – and actually help opponents.

Washing machines make our lives so much easier. Chuck in that pile of dirty laundry, choose a setting, and out come fresh smelling, clean looking clothes. And into the drain go thousands of tiny fibres from every single load – sending microplastic pollution far into the world’s oceans. Natalie Welden explains what really comes out in the wash.

Qatar may be wealthy, but the recent regional blockade has highlighted its reliance on imported food. The country should spend some of its oil money on building up a domestic farming industry, says Zahir Irani, even if that means learning how to grow food in the desert.

Contact us here to have your event listed.

For sponsorship opportunities, email us here