Household mixing during COVID-19: our research suggests adherence to lockdowns in England declined over time

We analysed mobility data provided by almost one million people in England between January 2020 and May 2021, seeking to understand trends in residential visits during the pandemic.

Mengdie Zhuang, Lecturer in Data Science, University of Sheffield • conversation
Nov. 25, 2021 • ~7 min

SARS-CoV-2 mutations: why the virus might still have some tricks to pull

SARS-Cov-2 has experienced roughly the same amount of evolutionary change during the pandemic as humans have since Homo habilis first walked the Earth about 2.5m years ago.

Ed Feil, Professor of Microbial Evolution at The Milner Centre for Evolution, University of Bath • conversation
Aug. 11, 2021 • ~8 min

COVID-19: kids are using soft drinks to fake positive tests – I've worked out the science and how to spot it

There's a way for parents to spot the fraud.

Mark Lorch, Professor of Science Communication and Chemistry, University of Hull • conversation
July 2, 2021 • ~7 min

Human behaviour: what scientists have learned about it from the pandemic

A society in crisis is more than the sum of its flawed parts.

Stephen Reicher, Bishop Wardlaw Professor in the School of Psychology & Neuroscience, University of St Andrews • conversation
July 1, 2021 • ~8 min

Scientists invent home COVID-19 test using coffee machine capsules

Wax, vials, a coffee capsule and boiling water are the main components of a brand new COVID-19 test.

Mark Lorch, Professor of Science Communication and Chemistry, University of Hull • conversation
April 6, 2021 • ~7 min

How watching TV in lockdown can be good for you – according to science

TV programmes with certain themes can help boost our mood.

Kirsty Gardiner, Lecturer in Positive Psychology, University of East London • conversation
March 1, 2021 • ~7 min

Coronavirus variants: are they really more deadly? Here's what scientists know so far

The UK government has claimed the new British variant of the coronavirus may be 30% more deadly.

David Courtney, Postdocotoral Research Fellow in Molecular Virology, Queen's University Belfast • conversation
Jan. 27, 2021 • ~7 min

Coronavirus variants: are they really more deadly? Here's what we know so far

The UK government has claimed the new British variant of the coronavirus may be 30% more deadly.

David Courtney, Postdocotoral Research Fellow in Molecular Virology, Queen's University Belfast • conversation
Jan. 27, 2021 • ~7 min

Storm Christoph: UK flood response improving, but lockdown confused the messaging

Clear messaging is crucial when dealing with multiple disasters.

Lee Miles, Professor of Crisis & Disaster Management, Bournemouth University • conversation
Jan. 22, 2021 • ~5 min

Why living in the future, rather than the past, is key to coping with lockdowns – new research

Being nostalgic about the past can lead to a sense of loss in tough times.

Amelia Dennis, PhD Researcher in Psychology, University of Surrey • conversation
Dec. 11, 2020 • ~6 min

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