Articles
Should apes have human rights?
Some say that to protect our evolutionary cousins, we must rethink our definition of personhood
It's 2024, and most software still can't handle non-English names
Equality campaigners and academics say the othering of non-Anglo identities is more than just an irritating nuisance
How the world can quit smoking – forever
Graduated, age-linked tobacco bans could save countless lives and billions in healthcare costs
Photo essay: Playing Gaelic games in Dubai
Ahead of St Patrick's Day on Sunday, The National joins the Irish sporting community for a spot of hurling and camogie
Fasting is the pause button for our 21st century lives
In this era of unparalleled - if unequal – plenty, traditions such as Ramadan and Lent encourage mindfulness about food, ourselves and our fellow human beings
Is flying still safe? The Alaska Airlines incident shows that it is
Flight 1282's passengers had a frightening experience but modern aviation remains arguably one of the most successful examples of global human co-operation
A united Ireland isn't approaching at warp speed but it's far from being a fantasy
A 1990 episode of 'Star Trek' predicted Irish unification in 2024. Although north and south still have some way to travel before coming together, the idea is firmly back on the political agenda
Let kids be kids, but prepare them for the financial jungle
Schools and parents teach children how to use the internet effectively but safely – the same should apply to online investing
How a single GCC visa could revolutionise Gulf tourism
Imagine a travel permit that would help visitors explore the Arabian Peninsula in all its variety
Standing for election is tough but someone's got to do it
Decision-making benefits from having a diverse range of voices and experience
How the Emirates became a year-round country for all
Summers in the UAE are changing and the idea of a 'dead' season from June to September has lost ground
Policing Northern Ireland just became more dangerous
The publishing of officer and staff details online has serious security implications
Give blood – you never know when you'll need it
Blood stocks are of life-saving importance but cannot be synthesised and are always at risk of running low
Return to sender: the spam email turns 45
Born out of a marketing pitch in 1978, billions of daily unsolicited messages now pose a security and environmental threat
Cancer screening is a life saver but millions lack access to it
High-tech testing for people on low incomes or in the developing world remains a challenge