Stonehenge may have aligned with the Moon as well as the Sun

The monument’s ancient connection to the skies may run even deeper than we realised.

Erica Ellingson, Professor in Astrophysics, Emeritus, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
April 19, 2024 ~8 min

Snorkelling artists showcase Scotland’s diverse marine life in thought-provoking exhibition

Nine artists have taken part in a snorkelling artists’ residency that began underwater in Scotland.

Chris Mackenzie, Lecturer and Programme Leader, New Media Art, University of the West of Scotland • conversation
April 18, 2024 ~7 min


Tweaked science textbook diagrams boost student understanding

Simple changes to science textbook diagrams can boost undergrads' understanding of biology concepts, a new study shows.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
April 18, 2024 ~5 min

How a teenager helped identify a new species of giant marine reptile

Ichthyosaurs were the last giant reptiles to rule our oceans.

Dean Lomax, 1851 Research Fellow, University of Bristol & Honorary Research Fellow, University of Manchester, University of Manchester • conversation
April 18, 2024 ~7 min

A new wave of wearable devices will collect a mountain on information on us – we need to get wise about the privacy implications

The development of wearables raises concerns about data privacy, but there are groups working on solutions to this.

Luis Quintero, Researcher in Data Science and Immersive Technologies, Stockholm University • conversation
April 17, 2024 ~7 min

Green cement production is scaling up – and it could cut the carbon footprint of construction

The greenhouse gas emissions from concrete production are hard to cut but a new low-carbon cement facility is scaling up production of a far more sustainable alternative.

Jamie Goggins, Professor of Civil Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway • conversation
April 17, 2024 ~8 min

US Librarians Fear Penalties, Prison over Book Bans

VOA Learning English • voa
April 16, 2024 ~5 min

Hoarding can start in childhood – here’s why early intervention is so crucial for all age groups

Hoarding can start in childhood with no trigger, or later in life after life events such as relationship changes.

Victoria Ruby-Granger, Lecturer in Psychology, De Montfort University • conversation
April 16, 2024 ~7 min


The secret world of earthworms: meet the tiger worm and the nightcrawler

And why earthworms are careful to select a mate of the same size as themselves.

Kevin Richard Butt, Reader in Ecology, University of Central Lancashire • conversation
April 16, 2024 ~8 min

A timer can shorten your shower even when you have no incentive to save water – new study

As droughts become more widespread in tourist hotspots, research finds that timers in showers help tourists and university students shorten their showers and save water.

Xavier Font, Professor of Sustainability Marketing, University of Surrey • conversation
April 16, 2024 ~6 min

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