The safer you feel, the less safely you might behave – but research suggests ways to counteract this tendency
If you feel safer, you might take more risks – canceling out the benefits of various safety interventions. But educating people about this paradox and allowing for some personal choice might help.
Jan. 10, 2023 • ~8 min
Five human technologies inspired by nature – from velcro to racing cars
Humans often look to nature for the solutions to complex problems – here are five times where biological processes have inspired innovation.
Dec. 30, 2022 • ~7 min
COP must reverse rising pessimism over building sector decarbonisation, new study argues
Social media engagement with climate policy events is vital to reducing building emissions and ensuring environmental justice, research led by Cambridge
Nov. 17, 2022 • ~8 min
England's housing strategy carries a high carbon cost – unless politicians are willing to change plans
England’s housing strategy will consume our entire carbon budget by 2050 – there are alternatives, but they face political and economic barriers.
Nov. 10, 2022 • ~8 min
Three reasons concrete doesn't live up to its environmental claims
Despite being a major contributor of global carbon emissions, concrete remains a popular construction material. Research suggests this needs to change.
July 29, 2022 • ~7 min
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