By George E. Barreto, Associate Professor in Cell Biology and Immunology, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick
Miguel G. Borda, Consultant in Geriatric Medicine, Department of Neurology, Universidad de Navarra
As dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases become more common worldwide, researchers are searching urgently for ways to protect the brain as we age. One area attracting growing attention is hormones, particularly the role of hormone therapy during and after menopause.
This interest is partly driven by the fact that women develop Alzheimer’s disease more often than men, especially after midlife, suggesting that hormonal changes around menopause may influence long-term brain health.
Our research has focused on tibolone, a synthetic form of hormone…
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By Jamie Lewis, Lecturer in sociology, Cardiff University
Andy Bartlett, Research Associate in Sociology, University of Sheffield
In this Q&A with the authors of a recent book about Bigfoot hunters, they admit these people are neither anti-science nor irrational.
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By Danilo Giacometti, São Paulo Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow, NUPENS (USP)
Some salamanders begin their spring migration in the deep cold. New field research shows how they stay active without freezing.
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By Margaret McKinnon, Professor and Homewood Research Chair in Mental Health and Trauma, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University
The Canadian Emergency Response Psychosocial Support Network offers a directory of mental health services across Canada, a mental health self-assessment tool, and individual and community mental-health tool kits. can connect people with mental health resources.
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By Kristin Skare Orgeret, Professor of Journalism and Media Studies, Oslo Metropolitan University
Lea Hellmueller, Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Research, City St George's, University of London
When the billionaire owner of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, bought the Washington Post from the Graham family in 2013, he promised a “golden era to come”. In February 2017, one month into Donald Trump’s first term as US president, the paper adopted the motto: “Democracy Dies in Darkness”, reflecting the perceived threat posed by Trump’s authoritarian leanings and the suggestion that Moscow had interfered in the 2016 election.
That motto was turned against Bezos last week when it was announced that the Post was
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By Vivek Soundararajan, Professor of Work and Equality, University of Bath
For a long time, the deal for a wide range of careers has been simple enough. Entry-level workers carried out routine tasks in return for mentorship, skill development and a clear path towards expertise.
The arrangement meant that employers had affordable labour, while employees received training and a clear career path. Both sides benefited.
But now that bargain is breaking down. AI is automating the grunt work – the repetitive, boring but essential tasks that juniors used to do and learn…
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By Karl Kitching, Professor of Public Education, University of Birmingham
Aslı Kandemir, Research fellow, Department of Management, University of Birmingham
Shajedur Rahman, Honorary Research Fellow in Education, University of Birmingham
For most young people, learning about social and political issues doesn’t start with a textbook. It starts with a phone.
While debates intensify about whether to impose a social media ban on under-16s in the UK, it’s important to consider how social media can be a route for learning as well as potential harm.
Young people aged 14-15 are at a crucial stage in terms of their developing awareness…
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By Emma G Duerden, Canada Research Chair, Neuroscience & Learning Disorders, Associate Professor, Western University
Rubina Malik, Postdoctoral Fellow, Western University
To escape endless scrolling, email and news alerts, more people are turning to older tech to regain control of their lives.
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By Aderonke Agboji, Assistant Professor, University of Northern British Columbia
Fiona MacDonald, Associate Professor, Political Science, University of Northern British Columbia
One of the biggest barriers to diagnoses of brain disorders is that symptoms — particularly those of apathy — can be mistaken for depression, resulting in inappropriate treatment and poorer health.
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By Ian Wright, Professor in Marine Geology, University of Canterbury
Andy Nicol, Professor in Geosciences, University of Canterbury
Paul Viskovic, Geophysicist, Earth Sciences New Zealand
Many of New Zealand’s geological processes create exactly the kinds of geological settings where natural hydrogen can form and accumulate.
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