The Week Unwrapped

Why do so many clinical trials exclude women? Will we soon be free of power cables? And is panda fertility finally on the rise?

Why has Elizabeth Holmes’ court case divided opinion? What is causing Ikea’s delivery tailbacks? And could wooly mammoths roam the earth again?

Why does Nasa want to bring Martian soil samples back to Earth? Will cookie warnings soon be a thing of the past? And are dachshunds getting too cute …

Are German voters turning away from Angela Merkel and the centre-right? What’s really causing an NHS test tube shortage? And why is China banning game…

Will a new vaccine finally banish the Black Death? Why are US diplomats falling ill all over the world? And is flexitarianism a step to permanent chan…

Why is the government changing pension rules? How did a herd of elephants cross China? And will well-heeled drug users be named and shamed?

What are Russian soldiers doing in Libya? Are doom-laden climate headlines bad for our mental health? And are DIY gadget fixers about to get a break?

Should we all know what our colleagues are paid? How will Olympic athletes cope with social media scrutiny? And could a strange desert plant unlock hu…

Are cities ready for a rise in extreme weather? Why has Tunisia’s president sacked the prime minister? And is the ‘most expensive race on earth’ worth…

How will we deal with knowing so much more about our health? Should central banks seek to fight climate change? And is Google Maps leading us astray?

What’s behind the latest Cuban protests? Can dating apps help us make friends? And should we welcome animals at work?

Do more rules make for a better education? Is a ban on “Afro caps” a blow to sporting diversity? And will Covid boost calls for a four-day working wee…

What does a Pakistani city hitting temperatures too hot for the human body tell us about climate change? Could a new nuclear project provide a breakth…

What does a row about a kibbutz say about modern Israel? Are record numbers of people about to give up their jobs? And why can’t we work out how to ce…

Why won’t the Pentagon fly the flag for gay pride? What led Denmark to deport Syrian refugees? And how do birds see through magicians’ tricks?

How are oil shareholders changing the climate debate? Is Copenhagen a US stooge? And could we really double human lifespans?

Will we start borrowing clothes instead of buying them? Why has the world’s supply of microchips dried up? And has the tide turned on assisted dying?

What should we know about ‘forever chemicals’? Are abortion rights at risk in Northern Ireland? And can we breathe through our bottoms?

Why are French soldiers up in arms? Is Instagram the right place for children? And can computers recognise emotions?

Could hallucinogenics replace antidepressants? How can peacekeepers be more effective? And what can Google tell us about the post-pandemic workplace?

Why are dating scams on the rise? Have scientists made a breakthrough in the battle against malaria? And can humans live without a sense of time?

Are the world’s environmentalists about to take power? Is financial advice getting cheaper? And why are private citizens leading the space race?

Are human rights going backwards? Is Russia squaring up to Ukraine again? And why are we censoring maps?

What has Greenland’s general election got to do with China? Why has Jordan’s royal family split? And who has been stripped of their honours in secret?

Are the Democrats falling into a hypocrisy trap? How did Cuba develop such a strong biotech industry? And will anything reverse religious decline?

Why has Covid caused a surge in scams? What’s got into the world’s stock markets? And will men really start wearing skirts?

Is the Good Friday Agreement unravelling? How much of a threat are AI deepfakes? And can we really now see round corners?

Why are we only now learning about France’s atomic legacy? Is social networking changing the rental market. And why are migrants leaving the UK?

Does the US still need ballistic missiles? Why is Boko Haram releasing schoolgirl hostages? And do we need to experience more awe?

Can phones measure our carbon footprint? Is tech more important than sporting talent? And could we turn our homes into virtual art galleries?

Will new TV news channels threaten impartiality? Is space the final frontier for disability? And do we really need lessons in chit-chat?