How the UK’s microchip industry is bouncing back after a quarter of a century

A new wave of companies are focusing on microchips designed for clean energy technology.

Peter Gammon, Professor of Power Electronic Devices, School of Engineering, University of Warwick • conversation
April 29, 2025 ~8 min

UK must grow more of its own wood to meet climate goals – new research

New research warns the UK must grow more of its own wood to meet climate targets.

Eilidh Forster, Research Associate, Bangor University • conversation
April 29, 2025 ~6 min


Why whale urine is so important to life in the sea

Their carcasses and faeces are also important to the ocean.

Marion Rossi, Research Fellow in Climate Systems, University of Exeter • conversation
April 28, 2025 ~7 min

Five ways to make cities more resilient to climate change

Progressive adaptation could ensure society is not only better prepared for future shocks, but thrives in the face of uncertainty.

Paul O'Hare, Lecturer in Human Geography and Urban Development, Manchester Metropolitan University • conversation
April 28, 2025 ~9 min

A robot that you ride like a horse is being developed. It will stretch current limits of engineering

Kawasaki has unveiled a concept robotic horse, but can it actually be achieved?

Matías Mattamala, Postdoctoral Researcher, Oxford Robotics Institute, University of Oxford • conversation
April 28, 2025 ~7 min

Detroit’s lack of affordable housing pushes families to the edge - and children sometime pay the price

Fewer people in Detroit are experiencing homelessness – but more kids are. Of those kids, a growing number have no safe place to sleep inside.

John Kuk, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Michigan State University • conversation
April 28, 2025 ~8 min

People trust legal advice generated by ChatGPT more than a lawyer – new study

It’s hard for ordinary people to distinguish good advice from decisively-voiced bad advice.

Tina Seabrooke, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Southampton • conversation
April 27, 2025 ~6 min

Why the energy transition won’t be green until mine waste disasters are prevented

Reclaiming and regenerating environments affected by mining tailings requires greater financing and innovation.

Karen Hudson-Edwards, Professor in Sustainable Mining, University of Exeter • conversation
April 25, 2025 ~6 min


How human connections shaped the spread of farming among ancient communities

Human history has been shaped by interactions between communities.

Alfredo Cortell, Human Behavior, Ecology and Culture, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology • conversation
April 25, 2025 ~8 min

How growing and foraging food can become a common part of cities

Community gardens can create access to local, fresh food that reduce reliance on convenience food.

May East, MSc Supervisor, Urban Planning & Education, University of Edinburgh • conversation
April 24, 2025 ~7 min

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