To address climate change, lifestyles must change – but the government's reluctance to help is holding us back

A new report suggests the government has less to fear from promoting sustainable lifestyles than it expects.

Stuart Capstick, Senior Research Fellow in Psychology, Cardiff University • conversation
Oct. 13, 2022 • ~7 min

The science of why hawks are one of nature's deadliest hunters

Predators are often confused by large groups of prey animals. But not the Swainson’s hawk.

Graham Taylor, Professor of Mathematical Biology, University of Oxford • conversation
Oct. 7, 2022 • ~7 min

Fish passes can reconnect species with habitats blocked by dams – here's how they work

Migratory fish populations have collapsed worldwide in the last 50 years.

Virgilio Hermoso, Investigador distinguido, Universidad de Sevilla • conversation
Aug. 2, 2022 • ~5 min

Nudge theory doesn't work after all, says new evidence review – but it could still have a future

The behavioural technique may not be dead just quite yet.

Magda Osman, Principal Research Associate in Basic and Applied Decision Making, Cambridge Judge Business School • conversation
July 29, 2022 • ~7 min

Struggling with positive thinking? Research shows grumpy moods can actually be useful

Don’t fear emotions such as regret, anger or worry.

Eyal Winter, Andrews and Elizabeth Brunner Professor of Behavioural/Industrial Economics, Lancaster University • conversation
June 27, 2022 • ~7 min

Belfast’s silent public health crisis? Why we need widespread testing for lead-contaminated water

Belfast needs to rid its infrastructure of lead water pipes and raise public awareness of the serious health issues caused by excess levels of lead in the water.

Nuala Flood, Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Architecture, Queen's University Belfast • conversation
June 24, 2022 • ~8 min

Climate change: efficiency labels really do encourage less energy use – but there's a better way of using them

The EU energy label, showing customers the energy consumption of what they’re buying, can be upgraded to help make more homes and buildings energy efficient.

David Comerford, Senior Lecturer of Economics and Behavioural Science, University of Stirling • conversation
May 26, 2022 • ~6 min

Why birds migrate vast distances – and how you can help during their breeding season

Birds are master navigators, negotiating journeys of thousands miles each year.

Louise Gentle, Principal Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
April 14, 2022 • ~8 min

Do mushrooms really use language to talk to each other? A fungi expert investigates

New research has found what may be language in electrical impulses transmitted between mushrooms.

Katie Field, Professor in Plant-Soil Processes, University of Sheffield • conversation
April 14, 2022 • ~8 min

Four top tips to help your pets stay lean and healthy

Pet obesity is a growing problem – and even a little extra body weight on a dog or cat can lead to health problems.

Jacqueline Boyd, Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
April 13, 2022 • ~8 min

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