The latest UN climate summit, Cop31, will get underway in Antalya, Turkey, on November 9. One of its key objectives is to boost electrification across the global economy – replacing petrol and diesel vehicles, gas boilers and some industria…
SyndicatedFreddie Daley, Research Associate, Centre for Global Political Economy, University of Sussex4 min read
The Bank of England’s decision to put interest rates up for the first time in over three years could be bad news for prospective homebuyers. Higher borrowing costs risk putting home ownership even further out of reach for many people.
SyndicatedAlper Kara, Head of Department of Economics, Finance & Accounting, Brunel University of London3 min read
The 2026 US midterm elections delivered a decisive blow to Donald Trump’s Republican party. Democrats successfully flipped seven seats in the Senate, gaining a decisive majority.
SyndicatedMusica Lorence, PhD Candidate in Global Political Economics and Gender, King's College London4 min read
Tech billionaire Elon Musk was up in arms about the recent adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey by director Christopher Nolan, which he heavily criticised for its diverse casting and accused of lacking historical accuracy.
SyndicatedStephan Blum, Research Associate, Institute for Prehistory and Early History and Medieval Archaeology, University of Tübingen4 min read
Natural, herbal and organic toothpastes are becoming familiar sights on shop shelves, often promoted as healthier alternatives to conventional products. Some contain ingredients such as aloe vera, neem or green tea.
SyndicatedAylin Baysan, Professor of Cariology in relation to Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London4 min read
As an avid tennis player, I never imagined an injury would lead me to discover a new sport. But just a few months ago, forced to take a break from tennis, I picked up a padel racket for the first time.
SyndicatedVeselina Stoyanova, Associate Professor in Strategy & International Management, University of Birmingham4 min read
This year may be seen as a turning point in the climate crisis. The UN has accepted that global warming is going to exceed 1.5°C, while climate scientists have concluded that the rate of warming has effectively doubled over the past decade.
SyndicatedJames Dyke, Assistant Director of the Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter4 min read
Intimate partner abuse occurs between two distinct parties: the victim and the perpetrator. But the harm done can be much more complicated than this. It often spills over to affect families, friends and many others in the victim’s life.
SyndicatedMorag Kennedy, Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Nottingham Trent University4 min read
A recent incident during a Spanish Segunda División match between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra resulted in the tragic death of Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel.
SyndicatedAdam Taylor, Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University4 min read
The US midterm elections have shifted the balance of power in Congress, delivering a massive blow to Donald Trump and his Republican party.
SyndicatedMichael Cox, Founding Director of LSE IDEAS and Emeritus Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science4 min read
Across the vastly different worlds of ancient India and medieval Britain, two legendary rulers face the exact same impossible choice: sacrifice their love or shatter the moral foundation of their kingdom?
SyndicatedHarsh Trivedi, Teaching Associate French, School of Languages, Arts and Societies., University of Sheffield5 min read
Taking medicine to prevent HIV might seem a good reason to feel confident about being able or eligible to give blood. Yet people taking pre-exposure prophylaxis, known as Prep, cannot donate while using it, and must wait for three months af…
SyndicatedJaid Debrah-Donkor, PhD Candidate, Blood Safety & Virology (PrEP/GBMSM), University of Oxford4 min read
A Dutch family doctor called Tibor Poelmann posted a petition on an online forum for GPs in 2021. He wanted their pension fund to stop investing in oil and gas. It quickly gathered 1,200 signatures.
SyndicatedAaron Thierry, PhD Candidate, Social Science, Cardiff University4 min read
Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Agatha Christie’s death, the exhibition A World of Mystery at the British Library takes visitors on a fascinating journey through spaces that evoke Christie’s life and work.
SyndicatedNadia Atia, Head of English & Reader in Postcolonial and Global Literature, Queen Mary University of London5 min read
Tech billionaire Elon Musk was up in arms about the recent adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey by director Christopher Nolan, which he heavily criticised for its diverse casting and accused of lacking historical accuracy.
SyndicatedStephan Blum, Research Associate, Institute for Prehistory and Early History and Medieval Archaeology, University of Tübingen4 min read
Natural, herbal and organic toothpastes are becoming familiar sights on shop shelves, often promoted as healthier alternatives to conventional products. Some contain ingredients such as aloe vera, neem or green tea.
SyndicatedAylin Baysan, Professor of Cariology in relation to Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London4 min read
A recent incident during a Spanish Segunda División match between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra resulted in the tragic death of Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel.
SyndicatedAdam Taylor, Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University4 min read
A Dutch family doctor called Tibor Poelmann posted a petition on an online forum for GPs in 2021. He wanted their pension fund to stop investing in oil and gas. It quickly gathered 1,200 signatures.
SyndicatedAaron Thierry, PhD Candidate, Social Science, Cardiff University4 min read
The stair climber has seen a huge surge in popularity on social media in recent years. Proponents of the exercise machine rave about its benefits – claiming it can boost cardiovascular fitness, strength and bone health.
SyndicatedDan Gordon, Professor of Exercise Physiology, Anglia Ruskin University5 min read
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