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Digital analysis resurrects Shakespeare’s forgotten sister

She was all-but forgotten by history, but a researcher has used digital archives to bring the Shakespeare's unknown sibling into the light

Bumblebees are smarter than you think

The humble bumblebee can master complex tasks through social interaction, scientists have learned; a trait once thought unique to humans

Trust me to bring something dark to the party

Literary and arts journal Midsummer Dream House features the novelette, When Darkness Comes

Technology that fits like a glove

Scientists in Canada have developed wireless and washable gloves made of so-called smart textiles that can track hand movements

Mourning is Broken Once Grief Erodes

Today is the first anniversary of my Dad's death, so it seemed appropriate to hang on to this exploration of grief until now...

Culture: Fashion project pays tribute to Nigerian feminist icon

The remarkable life of a woman described as Nigeria’s first feminist provided the inspiration for an award-winning fashion design project by UK student, Dede Arisekola; it also brought her closer to her family heritage

Art meets science with infectious comic-book combination

The history of infectious disease science has been turned into a time-hopping, world-touring comic book adventure, featuring its creators as protagonists.

TS Eliot Prize caps winning streak for poet’s collection

A Manchester academic has enjoyed a winning season with his latest poetry collection, culminating with this prestigious prize

Culture: Exhibition offers up a gallery of rogues

Some people would say anything to make a sale, that's why these days we have standards; a Leeds museum is taking punters back down 'memory lane', with an exhibition exploring the dodgy advertising of times past

Science: Now there’s another reason to find cats fetching

Playing fetch is a surprisingly common behaviour in cats, scientists say, but they like to be in control of the game