Martin Robbins
Here Be Dragons
Everything You Need to Know About the UK's Ban on Petrol Cars
From 2040, you'll no longer be able to buy new petrol and diesel cars. Here's what that means in real terms.
Martin Robbins
7.27.17
The Weather
How the British Climate Is Going to Change Throughout Our Lifetime
You'll miss our dull weather in 20 years.
Martin Robbins
6.30.17
Here Be Dragons
Statistical Proof You Won't Stay Labour Forever
You only need to look at the past 20 years to see your youthful optimism will one day be ground down to nought.
Martin Robbins
6.6.17
Here Be Dragons
Why You Should Actually Trust the Polls This Election
Labour might be on the rise, but don't expect any surprise upsets on the scale of Brexit or Trump.
Martin Robbins
5.16.17
Here Be Dragons
How I Accidentally Invested in Big Tobacco
Or: Conclusive proof that betting against the world really does make you richer.
Martin Robbins
5.3.17
Cannabis
Where We're at with the Link Between Cannabis and Psychosis
The studies say one thing, the right-wing press exaggerates that thing, people freak out and we're none the wiser. So what's the latest?
Martin Robbins
4.20.17
Here Be Dragons
Will Brexit Finally Let Us See the Light?
A solid 30 percent of Leave voters want to see traditional light bulbs make a comeback. Why is anyone's guess.
Martin Robbins
4.11.17
Politics
The Polls Weren't the Problem – We Were
How to read the polls in 2017.
Martin Robbins
12.27.16
News
For a Whole Bunch of Reasons, 2016 Looks Set to Be the Year of the STI
How can STI rates be up even though fewer people are having sex?
Martin Robbins
1.7.16
Here Be Dragons
Why 'Female Viagra' Isn't Actually a Great Idea
Would you take medication that increased your chances of having an orgasm if you couldn't mix it with alcohol or birth control pills?
Martin Robbins
9.4.15
Here Be Dragons
It's Ridiculously Hard to Donate Sperm to the British Government
After a year of being open, the National Sperm Bank has had just nine deposits. But the problem isn't a lack of sperm—it's that donating the stuff is ridiculously tough to do.
Martin Robbins
9.1.15
Stuff
Cutting Through the Latest Conspiracy Bullshit Surrounding Flight MH370
After months of mystery, a piece of plane presumed to be part of the famous missing aircraft turned up floating in the ocean. Predictably, it's driving everyone a bit mad.
Martin Robbins
8.11.15
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