By Paul Hunter, Professor of Medicine, University of East Anglia
The bin workers’ strike in Birmingham – which began on March 11 – is set to continue after the latest pay offer was “overwhelmingly” rejected.
Not only are the growing mountains of refuse unsightly and creating foul odours, they could pose significant threats to local residents’ health. Birmingham city council has declared the situation a “major incident”. This enables council leaders to request extra support from central government.
This is not…
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By Timothy Neal Coulson, Professor of Zoology and Joint Head of Department of Biology, University of Oxford
The American genetic engineering firm Colossal Biosciences recently announced to much fanfare it had “de-extincted” the dire wolf, a canine species that was wiped out around 10,000 years ago. However, the three animals it presented are actually modern grey wolves with some genetic modifications.
Regardless of whether you consider them dire wolves or…
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By Justin Stebbing, Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University
A new cancer drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan, also known as Enhertu, has just been approved in the UK. This drug is designed to help adults with certain types of advanced cancer that cannot be removed by surgery, or which has spread to other parts of the body.
It targets cancers linked to a protein called HER2. This approval is an exciting development because it could save lives and offer hope…
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By Gabriele Aroni, Senior Lecturer in Games Art at the School of Digital Arts, Manchester Metropolitan University
When players enter the virtual worlds of video games, they are greeted by complex architectural environments. These virtual spaces do more than serve as mere backdrops for gameplay. The design of buildings, streets and entire cities guides player emotions, behaviours and even advances the narrative.
As an architect specialising in digital media, I am interested in how video games use architecture to convey meaning. Virtual worlds in video games are often rooted in real-world…
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By Deepak Sirwani, Assistant Professor, UBC Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia
The way ratings are displayed — as stars versus numbers — can shape consumer perceptions in subtle, yet predictable ways.
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By Lendie R. Follett, Associate Professor of Business Analytics, Drake University
As part of its drive to cut federal spending, the Trump administration has paused over US$500 million of funds that had previously flowed annually to food banks across the U.S. It’s not the only policy change that could make it harder than it already is for…
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu of the Chadema party faces a magistrate's court after his arrest in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, April 10, 2025. © 2025 Emmanuel Herman/Reuters Last week, the authorities in Tanzania arrested opposition presidential candidate Tundu Lissu on fabricated charges, then used his party’s calls for electoral reform to disqualify it from participating in upcoming elections. The government of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has previously repressed the political opposition and critical voices. The authorities charged Lissu with treason…
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Israeli military operations in Lebanon have continued to claim civilian lives and destroy vital infrastructure, the UN human rights office warned on Thursday, raising alarm over mounting violations since a ceasefire agreement took effect last November.
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By Amnesty International
As discriminatory legislation that could be used to ban Pride marches in Hungary comes into effect today, Amnesty International has announced the launch of an international campaign calling on the Hungarian authorities to “Let Pride March”. The campaign, launched tomorrow in the run up to the 30th anniversary of Budapest Pride, is calling on the […] The post Hungary: Global fight back begins as anti-Pride law comes into effect appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Jeff Apruzzese, Professor of Music Industry, Drexel University
Touring has become one of the few reliable income streams for working musicians. But a new study finds that the benefits from opening for major artists are often fleeting.
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