Cutting sweet foods doesn’t curb cravings or improve health
Changing how much sweet-tasting food people eat may not change how much they crave or enjoy sweetness after all. In a six-month trial, researchers found that people assigned to high-,…
The Jawbone Act aims to curb government power plays, but can it work?
Government officials and other powerful people often use arm-twisting speech to apply pressure to promote their preferred objectives. The practice, known as jawboning, is as old as human history itself.
European Athletics moves to curb on-screen sexualisation of female athletes
The guidelines are based on feedback from athletes who said certain camera shots can cause discomfort and distractions.
EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war
The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.









