By Paul Hough, Lecturer Sport and Exercise Physiology, University of Westminster
Pushing every set until you cannot do another rep may not improve strength or muscle growth, and can make recovery harder.
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By Oli Buckley, Professor in Cyber Security, Loughborough Cyber Institute, Loughborough University
Headlines about AI systems going rogue and “escaping” test environments undeniably capture the imagination. For years, we have been primed by films, TV and books to expect our AI to finally throw off its shackles and take charge.
The images of machines becoming self-aware, plotting their own objectives and breaking free from human control is a compelling narrative, but that isn’t really what happened.
If we think about this in simple terms, OpenAI placed highly capable models…
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By Samantha Brooks, Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, Liverpool John Moores University
Have you ever heard the phrase “you only use 10% of your brain”? In reality, there is no way of measuring the percentage terms of consciousness – partly because the brain has no static baseline.
However, there is a general consensus among neuroscientists now that most of the brain’s processes are unconscious. That doesn’t mean you’re not using most of your brain though – it means there’s much more happening than you’re probably aware of.
Modern cognitive neuroscience has brought us right back to…
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By Jessica Lloyd May, Research Assistant in History and Folklore, University of Nottingham
The 19th-century spiritualist movement promised contact with the dead. Today’s AI grief tech is reviving that promise in unsettling new ways.
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By Daniel Hough, Professor of Politics, University of Sussex
Cricket prides itself on being a model of fair play and sportsmanship, but is it really that different from other sports?
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By Iqbal Akhtar, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Florida International University
Each year, millions of Shiite Muslims walk to Karbala to honor Husayn, the prophet’s grandson, whose death continues to shape their faith.
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By Ann-Marie Towers, Professor of Social Care Research, King's College London
Karen Spilsbury, Professor of Nursing, University of Leeds
For three decades, successive governments have attempted (and failed) to reform the social care system. Most debates have focused on finances: who should pay for social care and how much should each person be expected to contribute? These are of course important questions – but if we’re serious about fixing the adult social care system, we must also focus on who will deliver it.
In his recent speech on social care reform, prime minister Andy Burnham put the social…
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By Erin Clabough, Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia
Whether students feel pressure to get good grades or keep up with classmates, the anxiety this effort produces can have long-term effects on their brains.
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By Garret Martin, Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer, Co-Director Transatlantic Policy Center, American University School of International Service
One of the first things Andy Burnham did on July 20, 2026, after assuming the role of Britain’s prime minister was make a long-distance call to Donald Trump.
The U.S. president later revealed some of the details of his conversation with “the new gentleman,” noting that they discussed “opening up North Sea oil” – a topic…
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By Todd Lookingbill, Professor of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability, University of Richmond
The modern workday unfolds largely indoors. Long hours spent commuting, sitting in meetings and staring at screens can make time outdoors feel like a luxury. Finding time for nature in an already packed workday can feel impossible, especially if you think nature only “counts” when it involves hiking boots and camping gear.
But a growing body of research suggests that nature’s benefits don’t require an exotic vacation getaway or weekend adventure. Even brief, routine interactions with green space can
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