By Steven R. Smith, Research Impact Fellow, Green Futures Solutions and Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter
Tom Powell, Research Impact Fellow in the Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter
We don’t have to persuade everyone to do the right thing. We just need to persuade enough people to make the system tip in the right direction.
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By Hannah Ensaff, Associate Professor of Public Health Nutrition, University of Leeds
Mel Holmes, Associate Professor of Food Processing, University of Leeds
Patrice Mwithaga, Postgraduate researcher in Public Health Nutrition, University of Leeds
Changes are on the horizon for the food that students can choose in English schools. The government is proposing updates to the school food standards, which set out what schools can serve. The changes are aimed at increasing fibre and reducing fat, sugar and salt in school food. These will, for example, remove deep fried foods and fruit juice from school menus,…
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By Mary Guy, Research Fellow, Health Policy, Trinity College Dublin
Abolishing NHS England sounds like a tidy fix. But the legal changes buried in the health bill could make the NHS more vulnerable than ever.
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By Mohsin Butt, Clinical Research Fellow in Neurogastroenterology, Queen Mary University of London
Most constipation is harmless. In rare cases, the colon can become dangerously enlarged. Here is what you need to know.
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By Hong Kong Free Press
A new UN study has named Hong Kong’s data centres as some of the most carbon-intensive in the world, blaming the city’s heavy dependence on a fossil-fuel-powered energy grid.
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By Amin Saikal, Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Australian National University; The University of Western Australia; Victoria University
The regime was built for resilience. The US president will struggle to get an acceptable deal unless he’s willing to compromise.
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By Erin Brannigan, Associate Professor, Theatre and Performance, UNSW Sydney
Frances Rings’ artistic directorship of Bangarra Dance Theatre’s shines through the company’s new triple-bill production, Sheltering.
Rings demonstrates a commitment to uplifting company members and First Nations creatives, with a coherent curatorial vision that shows care for diverse audiences.
This triple-bill is a beautiful sampler of what this important company has to offer to the cultural, political and creative facets of our nation.
A nurturing home for First Nations creatives
Sheltering comprises three individual choreographic works: Keeping…
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By Eloise Stevens, Host, The Conversation's Curious Kids podcast, The Conversation
Gemma Ware, Head of Audio, The Conversation UK, The Conversation
Have you ever stayed in the bath or swimming pool for ages and noticed that your fingers and toes went all wrinkly? Well, 11-year-old Maya from London wanted to know why that happens.
She joins our host Eloise to get the answer from biologist Tom Smulders on the first episode of season two of The Conversation’s Curious Kids podcast.
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By Toby Kovacs, PhD Candidate, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney
It’s surprising how easy it is to see a koala every day in Australia’s major cities.
The cute, grey marsupial can be found on t-shirts, hanging off people’s bags and pencils, and decorating any decent souvenir shop. But seeing a real koala in the wild has become increasingly tricky in some parts of the country. The iconic marsupial is now listed as endangered in Queensland, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
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By Kayla Steele, Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist, UNSW Sydney
Emily Upton, PhD Candidate in Psychology, UNSW Sydney; Black Dog Institute
A scary thought that keeps on popping into your mind doesn’t mean it’ll come true or you’ll act on it. But some types of intrusive thoughts are worth listening to.
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