Being close to someone with a gambling problem puts you at risk of developing a gambling issue of your own, according to new research involving the University of Bath in the UK. Strong family relationships can help reduce this risk, however friendships do not appear to confer the same protection.

Huge inequality between inner-city and suburban parks across the world could be threatening wellbeing globally, a new study from King’s College London and Nokia Bell Labs suggests.

Konstanz-based political scientist Gabrielle Gricius warns that acquiring Greenland would more likely weaken US security rather than strengthening it. The expert on security policy in the Arctic explains the backdrop for US interest in Greenland – and calls for European countries to do their part to ensure lasting security policy for the Arctic region.