By Spencer Overton, Professor of Law, George Washington University
At its one-year mark, the Trump administration is dismantling the systems that once helped the US move toward a more open and equal democracy.
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By Glenn Fosbraey, Associate Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Winchester
When news broke of a new Morrissey single and album last week (both titled Make-Up is a Lie), one thing was assured: it was going to get people talking.
Perhaps the most “Marmite” artist of all time, it’s hard to find an artist who divides opinion as much as Morrissey. To some, he is so beloved that going to one of his concerts is a religious experience. To others,…
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By Dekan Apajee, Head of Media Department, School of Arts and Creative Industries, University of East London
This moment may be less about YouTube overtaking the BBC, and more about where BBC content now lives – and how it is experienced, remembered and understood.
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By Tim Holmes, Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Policing, Bangor University
What was initially sold as a bold move to help stem the flow of illegal immigrants and change the UK’s approach to digital ID has now been abandoned.
The proposed scheme, unveiled in September 2025, called for the creation of a digital ID card stored on mobile phones, for use as proof of a person’s right to work in the UK. It has now emerged that this aspect of the scheme will…
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By John Fox, Senior Lecturer in Police Studies, University of Portsmouth
Craig Guildford, the chief constable of one of Britain’s largest police forces, West Midlands Police, will retire, after coming under pressure over a controversial decision by the police to ban visiting supporters of the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending a match against Aston Villa.
Things escalated after it was revealed that the police used incorrect evidence that was hallucinated by AI in a report that led…
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By Anastasia Vayona, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Social Science and Policy, Faculty of Science and Technology, Bournemouth University
Online fashion retailer Asos recently introduced additional fees for customers who return lots of items, marking a significant shift in the fast fashion model that has relied on free, frictionless return policies as a key competitive advantage.
And now the fashion retailer has introduced a new tool to show shoppers exactly what their return rate is, and if they are about to incur a fee. The new policy is aimed at encouraging shoppers with the highest…
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By Nils Kroemer, Professor of Medical Psychology, University of Tübingen; University of Bonn
“Come on, little fella – we should get going now.” But my son was not listening. The sand in the playground was just right, so he kept digging with his new toy excavator.
As I drifted back to my list of to-dos, however, the laughter was suddenly replaced by sobs. My son was not hurt, just very upset. When I looked at my phone, I saw it was well past his regular mealtime – and he was feeling very hungry.
However old we are, we all have a tendency to grow irritated if our body lacks enough fuel. But…
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By Jane Wright, Commissioning Editor, Arts & Culture, The Conversation
An Agatha Christie mystery, the fourth instalment in a British zombie film series, homoerotic ice hockey, a post-war play and a TV series about a prison teacher.
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By Jieyu Liu, Professor of Sociology and China Studies, SOAS, University of London
Sexual attitudes have relaxed significantly in China since the Mao era. Approaching the 50th anniversary of Mao Zedong’s death and the subsequent end of the cultural revolution, there has been a significant de-politicisation of everyday life that some are calling a sexual revolution.
China’s opening up to the outside world has facilitated a gradual relaxation of sexual morality and widespread media discussion of sex and intimacy. But increasingly, it is clear that while sexual behaviour…
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By Kelly Lambert, Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Richmond
Trash pandas’ talent for escaping via lab vents may frustrate researchers, but their problem-solving skills make their brains a fascinating area of research.
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