By Angus Atkinson, Professor of Marine Ecology, Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Simon Thomas, Visiting Fellow, Marine Ecology, University of Plymouth
Awesome, unexpected and unforgettable: a sudden bolt of silver as a tuna jumped clear of the sea. Nobody else saw it, and I (Angus Atkinson) almost thought I was hallucinating. But since I first saw one from a boat just off the south Devon coast ten years ago, Atlantic bluefin tuna have steadily increased in the southwest UK. Last year I even saw them from the shore, and tuna now supports a local fishery.
Tuna is not the only species to make a rapid change in the southwest UK about a decade ago.
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By Rupert Younger, Director, Oxford University Centre for Corporate Reputation, University of Oxford
The BBC started a new chapter on May 18 when Matt Brittin took over as director general. The former senior Google executive has come to the broadcaster at a time of profound change in both media and technology. While the worlds of media and big tech face different challenges, their corporate and competitive strategies are becoming more and more intertwined.
When his appointment was first announced, Brittin stated in the press release that “now, more than ever, we need a thriving BBC that works for everyone in a complex, uncertain and fast-changing world.”
Here, Brittin finds…
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By Ben Brindle, Researcher, Migration Observatory, University of Oxford
While net migration is on a downward trajectory, it is still positive, meaning that the foreign-born population continues to grow.
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By Cathy Montgomery, Professor of Psychopharmacology, Liverpool John Moores University
Abi Rose, Reader, School of Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University
On a typical night out, the rhythm of drinking can be hard to control. Rounds arrive quickly, glasses are topped up before they’re empty, and intentions to “take it slow” often dissolve by the second or third drink. If you’re not careful, you’ll find yourself waking up with a dreaded hangover the next morning.
A drinking trend known as “zebra striping” promises to help you reduce the negative effects of alcohol on a night out. The idea is simple: after…
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image U.S. Representative Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (center) speaks in opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding in the Republican reconciliation plan, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., May 20, 2026. © 2026 Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters Against the backdrop of Mental Health Awareness Month and the advancement of Congress’ budget reconciliation bill, hundreds of immigrants, community members, and allies gathered in the nation’s capital on May 20 for a peaceful march from Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) headquarters to the Capitol.The demonstration…
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By Jean-Michel Lafleur, Associate Director, Centre for Ethnic and Migration Studies / Coordinator of IMISCOE, Université de Liège
Abdeslam Marfouk, Expert en migrations internationales, Université de Liège
A new study by the University of Liège that takes a closer look at the situation in Belgium shows that there is public support for granting undocumented migrants who work legal status.
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By Narmin Nahidi, Assistant Professor in Finance, University of Exeter
For decades, the British summer holiday has carried one basic assumption: if you want reliable sun, you leave the UK. Spain, Greece, Turkey, Portugal and Italy have offered what Britain could not always guarantee: warmth, blue skies and the feeling of a proper summer break.
But climate change is beginning to alter the financial logic of that decision. This does not mean the UK should celebrate warmer summers. Heat brings serious risks: drought, wildfire, water stress, pressure on health services and damage…
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By Hanqin Tian, Director and Institute Professor, Center for Earth System Science and Global Sustainability, Boston College
Jingting Zhang, Research Scientist at the Center for Earth System Science and Global Sustainability, Boston College
Pep Canadell, Chief Research Scientist, CSIRO Environment; Executive Director, Global Carbon Project, CSIRO
Shufen (Susan) Pan, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, Boston College
There are ways to reduce emissions without sacrificing yield. A new study shows how, and looks at a technique billed as ‘climate-friendly’ that makes emissions worse.
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By Antonella Mazzone, Leverhulme Early Career Researcher, Department of Anthropology and Archaeology, University of Bristol
Enrica De Cian, Professor of Environmental Economics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Giacomo Falchetta, Scientist in Energy, Climate and the Environment, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Some parts of the world are warming far faster than other, but even within the same city some neighbourhoods are exposed and suffer more than others.
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By Luisa Blanco, Professor of Public Policy, Pepperdine University; Institute for Humane Studies
Isabella Elias, Master of Public Policy Candidate, Pepperdine University
Cuba has run out of oil, the country’s energy minister announced on May 14, 2026.
It marks a new depth to the island’s energy crisis, which has gotten worse in recent months amid the tightening of U.S.…
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