By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Vehicles lined up along the flood-damaged road that connects Maputo province to the rest of the country, Mozambique, January 17, 2026. © 2026 AP Photo Prolonged heavy rains have caused deadly flooding across Southern Africa. Hundreds of people have reportedly been killed, most of them in Mozambique, where more than half a million have already been displaced. Gender inequality already leads to women being disproportionately affected by climate disasters. This week, I visited some of the school buildings that are being used as accommodation…
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By Brian Thornton, Senior Lecturer in Journalism, University of Winchester
Don’t make the mistake of thinking Saipan is a film about the brutal second world war battle on this small Pacific island. It is, in fact, the tale of a ridiculous and heartbreaking football bust-up that almost tore a country apart.
On one side was Irishman Roy Keane, one of the greatest footballers of his generation. Captain of the Ireland team,…
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By Chloe Casey, Lecturer in Nutrition and Behaviour, Bournemouth University
A study links plant-based diets to lower odds of reaching 100 – but the result depends on age, weight and how plant-based diets are followed.
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By Stephen Clear, Lecturer in Constitutional and Administrative Law, and Public Procurement, Bangor University
For the past two years, the Welsh parliament – or Senedd – has been grappling with how to tackle deliberate lying by politicians and how to rebuild public trust in democracy.
There is broad agreement across parties in Wales that the current system offers few real consequences for dishonesty. As one Senedd member put…
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By Katie Keddie, PhD Candidate, Urban Transformation, Environment and Society, University of Nottingham
In one of England’s most deprived cities with one of the most ambitious climate targets, research shows the huge influence that emotion has on sustainability goals.
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By Donald McLean, Honorary Lecturer in Early Television, University of Glasgow
In Soho, London, 100 years ago, John Logie Baird’s mechanical television system broadcast recognisable human faces for the first time.
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By Ahmed Elbediwy, Senior Lecturer in Cancer Biology & Clinical Biochemistry, Kingston University
Nadine Wehida, Senior Lecturer in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Kingston University
Peptides have become one of the skincare industry’s most popular ingredients. It’s no wonder why, with evidence showing these powerful molecules hold the secret to healthier, firmer and more radiant skin.
But out of the many peptides that exist, one in particular has been gaining attention lately in the beauty industry: copper peptides.
It’s not surprising that copper peptides are garnering so much attention.…
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By Rachel Woods, Senior Lecturer in Physiology, University of Lincoln
You will likely have heard of probiotics. These are live microorganisms that, when consumed in sufficient amounts, can benefit health. They occur naturally in foods such as yoghurt, kefir, kimchi and sauerkraut and are also sold as supplements.
You may also know that for these probiotics to thrive, they need to be fed. That food comes in the form of prebiotics, which are non-digestible fibres found in everyday foods such as…
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By Mahsa Ghaffari, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, University of Portsmouth
Iran’s young population is educated and connected to the world: even state violence cannot deny their freedom in the long run.
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By Nicola Baresi, Lecturer in Orbital Mechanics, Surrey Space Centre, University of Surrey
Huw Morgan, Reader in Physical Sciences, Aberystwyth University
Lucie Green, Professor of Physics, UCL
When a solar storm strikes Earth, it can disrupt technology that’s vital for our daily lives. Solar storms occur when magnetic fields and electrically charged particles collide with the Earth’s magnetic field. This type of event falls into the category known as “space weather”.
The Earth is currently experiencing one of the most intense solar storms of the past two decades, reminding us…
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