By David Kaposi, Psychotherapist and Senior Lecturer in Psychology, The Open University
A new Netflix series has revived interest in the Stanford prison experiment. Zimbardo and Milgram’s flawed studies still leave a question unanswered.
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By Pia Lindberg, RN, PhD, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet
Artur Fedorowski, Professor, Cardiology, Karolinska Institutet; Lund University
Axel Carl Carlsson, Researcher, Department of Neurobiology, Karolinska Institutet
Long COVID is often associated with symptoms such as persistent fatigue, shortness of breath and brain fog. But evidence increasingly shows that long COVID may have a broad effect on the cardiovascular system, as well.
Previously, our research found that long COVID was associated with higher risk of heart disease. Now, our latest study shows…
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By Emma L Alexander, Research Fellow in Astrophysics, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leeds
Love the idea of exploring the night sky but not sure where to start? Read this handy guide to getting started – and get ready to embrace autumn’s darker nights.
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By Human Rights Watch
(Beirut) – The Houthi armed group on October 18, 2026, used explosives to severely damage a critical road into Yemen’s besieged city of Taizz, putting civilian lives and welfare at increased risk, Human Rights Watch said today. The Hayjat al-Abd road has been the main entry point for food, medicine, and fuel to reach residents of Taizz city, which the Houthis have besieged since 2015. Fighting in the area has primarily been between the Houthis and forces aligned with Yemen’s internationally recognized government. The Houthis’ deliberate destruction of segments of the road, if intended…
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By Veronica Zamora-Gutierrez, Lecturer in Ecology, University of Southampton
Neil J. Gostling, Associate Professor in Evolution and Palaeobiology, University of Southampton
For decades scientists have argued about where bats originated. A recently published study in the journal Nature offers new evidence to address that question. This new international study combining DNA and fossils supports Europe as bats’ likely birthplace.
The problem thus far has been that, unlike birds, which have a superb fossil record showing the transition from dinosaur to “chicken”, when we find bat fossils, they are exquisitely…
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By James Cronin, Professor in Marketing and Consumer Culture Studies, Lancaster University
Sophie James, Lecturer in Security and Protection Science, Lancaster University
Death has never entirely stopped the living from trying to continue a conversation with their loved ones.
Today, AI-powered deathbots and a growing range of “grief tech” bring to market several ways that consumers can recreate the voices of the deceased. They open new commercial opportunities and experiences alongside uncomfortable…
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By Iona Burnell Reilly, Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Education, University of East London
Jackie Carter, Professor Emeritus in Statistical Literacy, University of Manchester
Higher education is not a neutral space. It is built on longstanding histories of classism, elitism and exclusion. Universities in the UK were not designed for the working class, just as they were not designed for many other under-represented and marginalised groups, such as women, people of the global ethnic majority and people with disabilities.
Widening participation has expanded access to students from under-represented…
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By Richard K.F. Unsworth, Associate Professor in Marine Biology, Swansea University
Benjamin Jones, Chief Conservation Officer, Project Seagrass; Florida International University
Leanne Cullen-Unsworth, Research Fellow & Chief Executive Officer, Project Seagrass, Cardiff University
At least 18 million people living in poverty across the Indo-Pacific fish in seagrass meadows, while around 6.5 million rely on them as their only fishing grounds. For these communities, the underwater habitats are not simply part of the natural environment but a source of food and a means of earning a living.
But these important fishing grounds face growing pressure from coastal development, changes in land use and poor water quality. When seagrass meadows are damaged or lost, the consequences…
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By Andy M Morley, Subject Lead: Psychology & Neuroscience, University of Lancashire
Sandi Mann, Senior Lecturer, Psychology, University of Lancashire
When the clocks “fall back” in the autumn, it signals the start of the winter months. And, for many, this time change also signals the start of a difficult period – where the cold weather and long nights wear on their mental health.
To help you adjust to the darker evenings, here are our five top tips for easing your way through the winter:
1. Make the most of the daylight
Natural light regulates our body clock – the internal system which influences our sleep…
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By Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Frank and Bethine Church Endowed Chair of Public Affairs, Boise State University
In Donald Trump’s second term, congressional leaders have given up much of their constitutionally endowed power, allowing the president to exercise authority with little fear of consequences.
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