Bone idle… Ethan in Tribal TeensBone idle… Ethan in Tribal TeensThe other sideTelevisionA new Channel 5 series mines the familiar formula of sending lazy, over privileged youths to learn a different way of life. But watching the whining never gets old
It is recognised, in intellectual circles, that 2004’s Brat Camp was some of the finest TV ever made. I don’t know which genius started the trend of frightening the insubordination out of naughty teens by sending them somewhere remote to learn a lesson, but they created something truly magnificent. Read More...
Matt's mathematical mind mashMathematicsWin a million dollars with maths, No. 4: The Hodge ConjectureTo get a handle on the Hodge Conjecture – and claim your $1m – you could start by thinking about shapes drawn on doughnuts. But then things are likely to get a bit more complicated ...Mathematicians' compulsion to make things more and more complex is both a blessing and a curse. Their urge to take an idea and stretch it as far as possible can yield fascinating new insights. Read More...
The ObserverUK news This article is more than 22 years oldBoxing hero Freddie Mills 'murdered eight women'This article is more than 22 years oldFor 20 years Freddie Mills was one of the best-loved figures in British sport. Crowned light-heavyweight champion of the world in 1948, he was a colourful fighter who seemed impervious to pain. What Mills lacked in skill, he more than made up for with aggression and courage. Even after hanging up his gloves to become a club owner and promoter, he remained a darling of the media and a hero to millions. Read More...
