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How Poland went from post-Communist wreck to one of the world's 20 biggest economies

A generation ago, Poland rationed sugar and flour while its citizens were paid one-tenth what West Germans earned. Today its economy has edged past Switzerland to become the world’s 20th largest with over $1 trillion in annual output.

16/03/2026 The Independent

Chinese scientists create clock so precise it could redefine second

Chinese scientists have engineered a clock so accurate it could lead to a redefinition of the second and an ultraprecise global time standard. The new optical clock is so accurate that it loses or gains less than one second over roughly 30 billion…

16/03/2026 The Independent

'KPop Demon Hunters,' 'Sinners' and more: Oscars choreographer Mandy Moore breaks down the show

You know Mandy Moore's A-list choreography — from Taylor Swift’s monumental “Eras Tour” to the Oscars, where her show-defining work includes Ryan Gosling’s performance of “I’m Just Ken” in 2024 and last year's “Wicked”-ly energetic opening.

16/03/2026 The Independent

When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther

When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive. “It’s a hard one to swallow, right?

16/03/2026 The Independent

Flora captures the Australian environment. It is something bold and new in Australian dance

Flora optimistically and lavishly captures the characteristics and complexities of our contemporary nation.

16/03/2026 The Conversation

Matt Canavan is keen on income splitting. Here’s what it would mean for couples

Newly elected Nationals leader Matt Canavan has proposed allowing couples with dependent children to split their income for tax purposes. In simple terms, the total income of a couple could be divided between both parents before calculating tax.

16/03/2026 The Conversation

Paul Thomas Anderson wins best director Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another’

Paul Thomas Anderson has won his first Oscar for best director, and it comes for his new film “One Battle After Another.”

16/03/2026 The Independent

One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds

Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.

16/03/2026 BBC

Race on to establish globally recognised 'AI-free' logo

The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.

16/03/2026 BBC

‘I left the care system with little support – but £2,000 changed everything’

Young people who received the no-strings-attached cash payment were more likely to be in stable housing and less likely to be sofa-surfing

16/03/2026 The Independent

‘Significant step’ made in creating breakthrough blood test to detect brain tumours

Scientists have made a "significant step" towards a revolutionary blood test capable of detecting brain tumours and monitoring their progression in real time.

16/03/2026 The Independent

Townhouse: Nail salons overlooked by male-led investment for decades

Townhouse, which runs 44 luxury nail salons, said it was targeting hundreds of new franchised sites.

16/03/2026 The Independent

How Gen Z use group chats and TikTok to boost their savings

Almost half (43 per cent) of young Britons are now trusting financial tips shared in their group chats more than information found on traditional financial websites, a new survey suggests.

16/03/2026 The Independent

Microbes in Antarctica survive the freezing and dark winter by living on air

New study provides evidence that Antarctic microbes make energy from the air at temperatures as low as -20°C.

16/03/2026 The Conversation

Perfectly Imperfect, the social network that returns to the internet of yore, and ditches the algorithm

With no visible metrics, addictive feeds or the pressure to present an immaculate appearance, the platform proposes using online life to once again discover affinities, connect via personal taste — and even meet up with your online friends in real…

15/03/2026 El País

‘Sold out’ as a fictional story: How the music industry learned to sell success even when it didn’t exist

Artists’ fees have grown at a faster rate than ticket sales. The ‘sold out’ sign has ceased to be merely informative data and has turned into a strategic tool

15/03/2026 El País

Siwa, Egypt’s unknown oasis of salt lakes and wild desert

The beauty of this paradise seems otherworldly: the enormous dunes of the Sahara merge with palm groves, turquoise springs, and the magical atmosphere of the place where Alexander the Great was declared a demigod

15/03/2026 El País

Kitchens are the heart of the home. What do all these bland luxury renovations lose?

Australians replace our kitchens every 15 to 20 years. We need to start rethinking how we approach these spaces.

15/03/2026 The Conversation