By Dan Baumgardt, Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
Few viruses are as widespread – and sometimes misunderstood – as the human papillomavirus, or HPV. It’s so common that most of us – up to 80% – will encounter it at some point in our lives, often without even realising it. Understanding HPV matters, given that it is linked to several types of cancer.
Scientists have identified more than 200 types of HPV, making it one of the most diverse viral families known…
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By Tim Holmes, Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Policing, Bangor University
The UK government is once again looking at the possibility of introducing identity cards, with the prime minister Keir Starmer announcing plans for a new scheme for all UK citizens.
The argument is familiar. With tougher ID systems, illegal immigration would be harder and the UK less appealing. But it also raises a familiar set of questions. How would such a scheme work? And what lessons are there to be learned from the last time the UK had ID cards?
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By Amy Wilcockson, Research Assistant, Scottish Literature, University of Glasgow
Unlike the usual Austen narratives, these two novels are concerned with wider, more serious issues that perhaps puts TV and film-makers off.
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By Jonatan Pinkse, Professor of Sustainable Business, Centre for Sustainable Business, King's College London
We extract more than 100 billion tonnes of raw materials from Earth each year, then throw most of them away. The “circular economy” offers a different approach: instead of the linear “take-make-waste” model, we could reuse, repair and recycle materials. But despite growing enthsiasm for a circular…
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By Tom Dillon, Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
Australian supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles now face the prospect of a combined bill exceeding A$1 billion in relation to the alleged underpayment of close to 30,000 staff over several years.
These alarming liabilities were raised in statements issued by each company to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Monday, with updates to their estimated costs in the wake of a key Federal…
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By Shaban Sulejman, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Science, The University of Melbourne
Nanoplastics can cross the blood-brain barrier – and being able to better detect them is the first step in addressing their potential impact.
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By Amnesty International
As the people of Norway head to the polls on 8 September 2025, where divesting the Government Pension Fund from companies unlawfully operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territory has become a defining election issue, Astri Menne Sjoner, Political Adviser at Amnesty International Norway said: “Human rights are at the heart of this election. Norway’s Government […] The post Norway: Election a defining moment for the future of human rights–compliant investments appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Charlotte Gupta, Sleep Researcher, Appleton Institute, HealthWise Research Group, CQUniversity Australia
Carissa Gardiner, Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury, and New Technologies, Australian Catholic University
There’s not a lot of research on whether cutting down on caffeine makes our dreams more vivid. But that doesn’t mean we’re completely in the dark.
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By Sebastian Maslow, Associate Professor, International Relations, Contemporary Japanese Politics & Society, University of Tokyo
Ishiba inherited a deeply troubled party. Whoever succeeds him will need to restore public trust, or the party may fall victim to its own dominance.
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By John Hawkins, Head, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra
Is climate action a cost or benefit? The debate is dividing big Australian businesses. But the answer is clear: benefits from action far outweighs the cost.
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