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The new science of death: ‘There’s something happening in the brain that makes no sense’

New research into the dying brain suggests the line between life and death may be less distinct than previously thought. By Alex Blasdel. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

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  ‘A new abyss’: Gaza and the hundred years’ war on Palestine

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  The true cost of El Salvador’s new gold rush

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  From the archive: The age of perpetual crisis – how the 2010s disrupted ev…

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  How child labour in India makes the paving stones beneath our feet

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  Solar storms, ice cores and nuns’ teeth: the new science of history

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  From the archive: The battle over dyslexia

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  Solidarity and strategy: the forgotten lessons of truly effective protest

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  From the archive: How Hindu supremacists are tearing India apart

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  What is the real Hamas?

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  A historic revolt, a forgotten hero, an empty plinth: is there a right way…

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  From the archive: Did Brazil’s evangelical superstar have her husband kill…

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  Rage, waste and corruption: how Covid changed politics

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  Disappearing tongues: the endangered language crisis

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  From the archive: The mystery of the Gatwick drone

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  ‘What’s the worst that could happen?’: Love in the sickle cell capital of …