By David Cook, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, Nottingham Trent University
In a world increasingly dominated by digital platforms and ephemeral content, these little plastic figures can remind us that tangible artefacts still matter.
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By Natasha Lindstaedt, Professor in the Department of Government, University of Essex
Donald Trump has posthumously awarded the rightwing influencer Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the US.
In an emotional ceremony at the White House on October 14, Trump told his Kirk’s widow Erika that her husband “was a martyr for truth and for freedom … From Socrates and St. Peter, from Abraham Lincoln to Martin Luther King, those who change history the most — and he really did — have always risked their lives for causes they were put on earth to defend.”
Martyrdom has a long and successful history in US political mythology.…
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By Lynn Hilditch, Lecturer in Fine Art and Design Praxis, Liverpool Hope University
The biggest Lee Miller show since 2007, this new exhibition tells her complex story through 250 modern and vintage prints, including previously unseen images.
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By Taha Yasseri, Workday Professor of Technology and Society, Trinity College Dublin
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, is about to launch the early beta version of Grokipedia, a new project to rival Wikipedia.
Grokipedia has been described by Musk as a response to what he views as the “political and ideological bias” of Wikipedia. He has promised that it will provide more accurate and context-rich information by using xAI’s…
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By Dan Baumgardt, Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions seen in general practice. Acne vulgaris – the most prevalent form – affects more than 80% of teenagers and young adults (in some countries, it may be as many as 95%), and tends to peak around age 18.
But acne isn’t a single condition. It appears in many forms, affects people at different ages, and can be triggered by a range of factors. Acne-like rosacea, for example, is more common in fair-skinned, middle-aged adults.
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By Antonio Cerella, Senior Lecturer, Social and Political Studies, Nottingham Trent University
There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on our economies, work and lifestyle. But could this technology also shape the way we think and speak?
AI can be used to draft essays and solve problems in mere seconds that otherwise might take us minutes or hours. When we shift to an over-reliance on such tools, we arguably fail to exercise key skills such as critical thinking and our ability to use language creatively. Precedents from psychology and neuroscience…
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By Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi, Visiting Senior Researcher, Smart Structures Research Group, University of British Columbia
T.Y. Yang, Professor, Structural & Earthquake Engineering, University of British Columbia
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By Jeremy Snyder, Professor, Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Claire Wilson, Masters Student, Public Health, Simon Fraser University
Leveraging political hot topics can make crowdfunding campaigns more successful. A recent proposed ostrich cull garnered a lot of attention from high-profile people.
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By Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Frank and Bethine Church Endowed Chair of Public Affairs, Boise State University
When websites and email systems become partisan platforms, the line blurs between state and party, diluting public trust in the idea of impartial governance.
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By Shannon Brincat, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of the Sunshine Coast
The five journalists, including two Australians, died while doing their jobs. Despite half a century of evidence and lobbying, justice remains elusive.
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