Some houseplants take in nutrients from roots outside the soil – and it may change how we care for them

New research finds that some common houseplants take in nutrients from outside the soil.

Amanda Rasmussen, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science, University of Nottingham • conversation
Feb. 23, 2023 • ~6 min

Sustainability must start with universities if the fashion industry is to change

More and more students want their universities to lead the way on sustainability issues. But are institutions doing enough to produce industry leaders who can meet that challenge?

Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas, Professor of Marketing and Sustainable Business at the British School of Fashion (GCU London), Glasgow Caledonian University • conversation
Sept. 17, 2021 • ~8 min

Millennials commit less crime than past generations

New research digs into falling crime rates over the last several decades. The research shows the drop isn't for the reasons many people might think.

Victoria Yu-Texas • futurity
May 11, 2021 • ~5 min

Trans youth are coming out and living in their gender much earlier than older generations

The survey also found that trans people who live in their affirmed gender report experiencing less stigma, anxiety and depression.

Jae A. Puckett, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Michigan State University • conversation
April 26, 2021 • ~7 min

Apple's new emojis are more ammunition for the online generation wars

Millennials' favourite 😂 is the latest casualty of gen z's emoji snobbery.

Mark Brill, Senior Lecturer, School of Games, Film and Animation, Birmingham City University • conversation
Feb. 25, 2021 • ~7 min

Can you have too much Botox?

Botox, one of the most common dermatological treatments, is now trending with millennials. But can too much Botox be bad for you?

Matthew J. Lin, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • conversation
Sept. 28, 2020 • ~7 min

New study shows staggering effect of coronavirus pandemic on America's mental health

While there have been spikes across the board, some groups are suffering more than others.

Jean Twenge, Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University • conversation
May 7, 2020 • ~6 min

Coronavirus: why lockdown may cost young lives over time

We must put in measures to protect the young as well as the old.

Adam Cox, Principal Lecturer, University of Portsmouth • conversation
March 26, 2020 • ~7 min

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