Former coal mining communities have less faith in politics than other 'left behind' areas

Those in ex-mining areas are also less likely to vote for new populist and nationalist parties compared to socio-economic counterparts elsewhere. Researchers

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 20, 2021 ~5 min

Former coalmining communities have less faith in politics than other 'left behind' areas

Those in ex-mining areas are also less likely to vote for new populist and nationalist parties compared to socio-economic counterparts elsewhere. Researchers

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 20, 2021 ~5 min


Former coalmining communities are more politically disenchanted than other ‘left behind’ areas – study

Those in ex-mining areas also less likely to vote for new populist and nationalist parties compared to socio-economic counterparts elsewhere. Researchers argue

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 20, 2021 ~5 min

Biden urges countries to slash methane emissions 30% – here's why it's crucial for protecting climate and health, and how it can pay for itself

A large amount of methane emissions come from natural gas infrastructure and landfills – all problems companies know how to fix.

Drew Shindell, Professor of Climate Sciences, Duke University • conversation
Sept. 17, 2021 ~10 min

Biden, EU urge 30% methane emissions cuts – a move crucial for protecting climate and health, and it can pay for itself

A large amount of methane emissions come from natural gas infrastructure and landfills – all problems companies know how to fix.

Drew Shindell, Professor of Climate Sciences, Duke University • conversation
Sept. 17, 2021 ~9 min

3D-printed rocket engines: the technology driving the private sector space race

The rocket engines that lauched Apollo 11 towards the moon had 5,600 parts each. 3D-printed equivalents have just 40.

Oliver Hitchens, PhD Candidate, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Surrey • conversation
Sept. 17, 2021 ~7 min

How a new app helps fishing boats avoid endangered species

A collaborative approach with Scottish fishers has led to an app that shares data about the location of endangered species so that other fishing vessels can avoid them.

Tara Marshall, Senior Lecturer in Fisheries Science, University of Aberdeen • conversation
Sept. 15, 2021 ~5 min

New gene therapies may soon treat dozens of rare diseases, but million-dollar price tags will put them out of reach for many

New payment models may mean more of the people who need these treatments can get them.

Kevin Doxzen, Hoffmann Postdoctoral Fellow, Arizona State University • conversation
Aug. 31, 2021 ~8 min


The Activision Blizzard lawsuit shows gamer culture still has a long way to go: 5 essential reads about sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech

Sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech is not inevitable or permanent, write experts in the field. The solutions are positive community standards and women in power.

Eric Smalley, Science + Technology Editor • conversation
July 30, 2021 ~10 min

Offshore wind turbines could number 30,000 by 2030 – new ideas in ocean engineering are needed to install them

Offshore renewable energy installations could provide so much more than just clean electricity.

Rebecca Sykes, Adjunct Fellow in Ocean Engineering and Ecological Designer, University of Southampton • conversation
July 27, 2021 ~8 min

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