Bristol City Women 0-2 Chelsea Ladies
Chelsea’s title success gave them their fifth major crown in the club’s history and their second in 11 days. Hayes’ side – who reached the Champions league semi-finals this term – had never won a trophy prior to her arrival in 2012, but this is the second double of her tenure, matching their efforts from […]
What if a pandemic strikes?
Global transformers: What if a pandemic strikes? Gaia Vince is exploring events that could radically alter our planet. First up, we are overdue a pandemic, so what would happen if we are hit by one? Over the past century, humans have been transforming the planet so profoundly that we are pushing it into a new […]
Frozen eggs and sperm storage limit increased to 55 years
Getty Images The storage limit for eggs, sperm and embryos would be increased from 10 years to 55 years under government plans Storage limits for eggs, sperm and embryos will go up to 55 years under government plans that ministers say will give people greater choice over when to start a family. Health Secretary Sajid […]
How to be a ‘bad girl’ in India
If you want to be a ‘bad girl’ in India, we may have found the perfect guide for you. Pout, have breasts, eat too much. And go to Goa. At least, that’s the advice of a satirical poster that’s being widely shared on Reddit, external, Twitter and Facebook, external. The image suggests India remains very […]
HPV & Cervical cancer: New screenings will save lives
A top doctor has defended changes to cervical cancer screening, saying they will “help save lives” Changes in cervical cancer screenings will help save lives, not put them at risk, according to a top gynaecologist. Prof Alison Fiander said people should not be worried screenings have dropped from every three to every five years in […]
The Chinese female gamers putting male players in the shade
Credit: Danny Vincent In the world’s newest superpower, professional video gaming is a booming industry set to be worth billions. Female players struggle to earn as much as their male competitors – but that’s not stopping one talented team of young women. Untold World Untold World is a special series from BBC Future that covers […]
Women still only account for 11% of top film directors
Getty Images Lady Bird director Greta Gerwig (left) and Wonder Woman’s Patty Jenkins enjoyed success in 2017 Only 11% of the highest-grossing movies in the US last year were directed by women, researchers have found. The study, conducted by San Diego State University, looked at the top 250 films at the US box office in […]
What now for Aung San Suu Kyi?
Getty Images Aung San Suu Kyi remains hugely popular in Myanmar, but has lost favour in the West How would you describe Myanmar’s military leadership? Few people, speaking freely, would reach for labels of affection. But in 2018, a year after the world watched the horrific expulsion and mass murder of the Rohingya people – […]
Is social media bad for you? The evidence and the unknowns
Getty Images In some cases, social media may enhance well-being (Credit: Getty Images) What the science suggests so far about the impact of platforms such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram on your mental well-being. #LikeMinded A special series about social media and well-being This month, BBC Future is exploring social media’s impact on mental health […]
Philippines sees a pandemic boom in child sex abuse
BBC Eric and his sister Maria, pictured here, are survivors of years of sexual abuse Seven-year-old Eric giggles, showing off a broad toothless grin, as he talks about space travel in the shade of a garden, surrounded by lush, thick forest, a few hours north of the Philippines’ capital Manila. Eric dreams of flying a […]