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Shakespeare for Freedom Interview

This interview with Kiernan Ryan and Ewan Fernie, author of Shakespeare for Freedom, was recorded at The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust on 10th May 2017.

Ewan Fernie | 1 Nov 2017

Marie Curie at 150: ‘Natural Radioactivity’

November 7th 2017 is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Marie Sklodowska Curie (1867 – 1934), the only woman to ever be awarded two Nobel prizes. Here we reproduce Chapter 4 from Out of the Shadows: Contributions of Twentieth-Century Women to Physics, 2006 Marie Curie (1867 – 1934)’ by author Abraham Pais.

1 Nov 2017

Unveiling Galaxies

Jean-René Roy author of Unveiling Galaxies discusses the importance of images in astronomical discovery and understanding.

30 Oct 2017

Extracting Meaning from Sound — Computer Scientists and Hearing Scientists Come Together Right Now

Machines that listen to us, hear us, and act on what they hear are becoming common in our homes.. So far, however, they are only interested in what we say, not how we say it, where we say it, or what other sounds they hear. Richard Lyon describes where we go from here.

Richard Lyon | 26 Oct 2017

‘He rarely spoke of what he went through.’ Author Clare Makepeace reveals how her grandfather inspired her new book, ‘Captives of War’

In her new book, Captives of War, published this week, Clare Makepeace uses war-time diaries, letters and logbooks written by British POWs in the Second World War to throw fresh light on their experiences in captivity. In this exclusive article for fifteeneightyfour, Clare tells how her grandfather's reluctance to talk about his own experiences as a POW in Poland during World War Two inspired her to write the book.

Clare Makepeace | 26 Oct 2017

How to Cure Too-Big-To-Fail

The Dodd-Frank Act’s worthy objectives were to improve the safety, resilience, efficiency, and transparency of our financial system. Yet it has drastically diminished the credit available to low-income...

Sanjai Bhagat | 25 Oct 2017

Terrorism Is Evolving, Not Being Defeated

Philip Seib, author of As Terrorism Evolves, explains how extremism has altered since the war on terror began.

Philip Seib | 20 Oct 2017

‘Never Mind the Bollocks: 40 Years On’ by Matt Worley / WIN! A copy of the new 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

It's 40 years since the release of 'Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols' - one of the most iconic and influential albums in music history. In this exclusive article for fifteeneightyfour, Matt Worley, author of new punk book, No Future: Punk, Politics and British Youth Culture, 1976-1984, looks back at one of punk's era-defining records and finds that it still has the power to thrill, provoke and excite.

Matthew Worley | 20 Oct 2017

How do we interact with search systems?

Search systems, including web search engines, play an important role in decision making and action in many settings. Over the next decade and beyond, people will interact with search systems in new ways. Ryen White tells us how.

Ryen White | 19 Oct 2017

A new poem by Tim Wells to celebrate the launch of Matt Worley’s punk book, ‘No Future’

We're delighted to announce that we continue our week-long celebration of new punk book, No Future: Punk, Politics and British Youth Culture, 1976-1984, with a brand new poem by Tim Wells and a 'No Future' Spotify Playlist by author Matt Worley. PLAY LOUD AND ENJOY!

19 Oct 2017

‘No Future’ launches at Rough Trade East in London

New punk book No Future by Matt Worley launched at the brilliant Rough Trade East on Brick Lane in London last night and we had a blast! If you couldn't be there, here's what you missed...

18 Oct 2017

WIN! A signed copy of new punk book ‘No Future’

No Future by Matthew Worley launches this week and to celebrate we are giving away ten signed copies of the book on Facebook and Twitter. See below for details of how to enter. And watch this space for more competitions and exclusive features this week!

17 Oct 2017