The global food system is owned by an ever smaller number of companies – it’s damaging our health, our communities and the planet

High levels of market concentration lead to price rises and more ultra-processed food.

Timothy Monteath, Assistant Professor, University of Warwick • conversation
July 17, 2024 • ~6 min

Baby bull sharks are thriving in Texas and Alabama bays as the Gulf of Mexico warms

The Gulf Coast has seen big jumps in baby bull shark numbers. As adults, these are among the most aggressive species of sharks, but the babies aren’t cause for concern, as three scientists explain.

Philip Matich, Instructional Assistant Professor of Marine Biology, Texas A&M University • conversation
July 17, 2024 • ~8 min

MIT OpenCourseWare “changed how I think about teaching and what a university is”

Bernardo Picão, a graduate student in physics, has turned to MIT Open Learning’s resources throughout his educational journey.

Lauren Rebecca Thacker | MIT Open Learning • mit
July 15, 2024 • ~5 min

Can humanity address climate change without believing it? Medical history suggests it is possible

In the 19th century, many doctors might not have believed germ theory, but they switched to using protective methods anyway for a simple reason.

Ron Barrett, Professor of Anthropology, Macalester College • conversation
July 10, 2024 • ~7 min

The rules of the game

Rising superpowers like China are “cautious opportunists” in global institutions, and the U.S. should avoid overreaction, PhD student Raymond Wang argues.

Leda Zimmerman | Department of Political Science • mit
July 2, 2024 • ~10 min

How blockchain technology could help to prevent child labour in global supply chains

More information and transparency would help companies understand where the products they need come from.

Umair Choksy, Senior Lecturer in Management, University of Stirling • conversation
June 25, 2024 • ~6 min

The world no longer needs new fossil fuels – and the UK could lead the way in making them taboo

By pledging no new fossil fuel licenses, the UK Labour party could aid a new international norm.

Steve Pye, Associate Professor in Energy Systems, UCL • conversation
June 17, 2024 • ~8 min

The world no longer needs fossil fuels – and the UK could lead the way in making them taboo

By pledging no new fossil fuel licenses, the UK Labour party could aid a new international norm.

Steve Pye, Associate Professor in Energy Systems, UCL • conversation
June 17, 2024 • ~8 min

Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days − if people understand what they mean

A risk expert explains how to read the heat index and interpret extreme heat warnings, and how to stay safe.

Micki Olson, Senior Researcher in Emergency and Risk Communication, University at Albany, State University of New York • conversation
June 5, 2024 • ~8 min

How animals are changing to cope with stronger heatwaves

When extreme heat arrives, people can seek safety in air-conditioned buildings. Are wild animals doomed?

Jonathan Goldenberg, Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Biology, Lund University • conversation
June 5, 2024 • ~7 min

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