Green Football Weekend: eight things grassroots clubs can do to reach net zero

By inspiring collective action, amateur football clubs can drive positive behaviour change and embed sustainability tactics in grassroots sport.

Mark Charlton, Net Zero Research Theme Director, De Montfort University • conversation
Feb. 2, 2024 ~7 min

We are living in a ‘digital dark age’ – here’s how to protect your photos, videos and other data

Future generations may not be able to access the digital artefacts we create today.

Esperanza Miyake, Chancellor's Fellow - Journalism, Media and Communication, University of Strathclyde • conversation
Feb. 1, 2024 ~8 min


Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals

Long-term goals can be hard to stick to if the benefits are only way off in the future. Research suggests ways to focus on the here and now to help you ultimately achieve your more far-off targets.

Paul Stillman, Assistant Professor of Marketing, San Diego State University • conversation
Jan. 4, 2024 ~9 min

A beginner's guide to sustainable investing

All you need to know about investing your money sustainably.

James Wright, Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, University of Lincoln • conversation
Jan. 2, 2024 ~8 min

How to make your life greener in 2024

It’s often challenging to live up to your new year’s resolutions – but becoming greener is surprisingly easy.

Alice Brock, PhD Candidate in Environmental Science, University of Southampton • conversation
Dec. 27, 2023 ~7 min

Keeping a streak alive can be strong motivation to stick with a chosen activity

A streak can motivate you to keep on keeping on with behaviors ranging from praying to running to sharing pictures on social media. Here’s what goes into making them so compelling.

Danny Weathers, Professor of Marketing, Clemson University • conversation
Dec. 26, 2023 ~9 min

Glitter is ready-made microplastic pollution – time to ditch it this Christmas

Five reasons to avoid glitter, even on Christmas cards or baubles.

Kamran Mahroof, Associate Professor, Supply Chain Analytics, University of Bradford • conversation
Dec. 20, 2023 ~5 min

How bird feeders help small species fight infection

Research shows providing food for birds not only stops them going hungry, it may help them fight off infection too.

Hannah Watson, Researcher in Evolutionary Ecology, Lund University • conversation
Dec. 7, 2023 ~6 min


Five tips for a sustainable Halloween

Halloween is a sustainability nightmare – but it doesn’t have to be.

Alice Brock, PhD Candidate in Environmental Science, University of Southampton • conversation
Oct. 16, 2023 ~7 min

Centenarian blood tests give hints of the secrets to longevity

Centenarians tend to have lower levels of glucose, creatinine and uric acid from their sixties onwards.

Karin Modig, Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Karolinska Institutet • conversation
Oct. 9, 2023 ~6 min

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