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From shop rails to gallery walls, the late New York artist's distinctive humanoid figures are ubiquitous these days – but some worry his work's real meaning is being lost.

Twenty years on, relive the iconic scene from Sir David Attenborough's Planet Earth that changed our understanding of how polar bears adapt to survive.

Patty Hearst was abducted by a revolutionary group in 1974, as reported by the BBC. But 50 years ago, on 20 March 1976, she was found guilty of siding with her captors.

Is it possible to train the body to resist seasonal allergies? That’s the hope promised by a new line of immunotherapy reviving an old treatment.

Following quiet lanes, mountains and coastal paths, St Patrick's Way offers a slow journey into Ireland's most famous legend.

Couvade syndrome is changing how scientists think about the role of men in childbearing.

In Japan, small gestures matter. From how to hold your bowl to what to do with rubbish, our local expert explores Japanese social etiquette – and how travellers can follow with ease.