People tend to be less green on holiday – here’s how to change that

People tend to be less green on holiday that at home for various reasons.

Nicole Koenig-Lewis, Professor of Marketing, Cardiff University • conversation
Aug. 1, 2024 ~7 min

More freedom can boost college student attendance and learning

New research indicates that giving college students more autonomy leads to better attendance and improved performance.

Stacy Kish-Carnegie Mellon • futurity
July 30, 2024 ~7 min


One garden, one year and one woman’s mission to make space for urban wildlife

One Garden Against the World is a call to action for anyone interested in gardening, conservation or climate change.

Elizabeth Nicholls, Research Fellow in Ecology, University of Sussex • conversation
July 29, 2024 ~6 min

Why so many people drown at the water’s edge

Around 40% of drownings occur when people aren’t planning to be in the water, and men are 80% more likely to drown than women.

Jill Nash, Senior Lecturer, Bournemouth University • conversation
July 25, 2024 ~8 min

Craft cider is surprisingly good for the environment

The round fruit at the heart of a circular economy.

Ufuk Alpsahin Cullen, Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Research Fellow, Edge Hill University • conversation
July 25, 2024 ~5 min

Demolishing buildings is bad for the planet – here’s an alternative

A passport for construction materials could keep resources in circulation for as long as possible.

Rabia Charef, Research Associate, Lancaster University • conversation
July 23, 2024 ~6 min

5 tips for getting the most out of home physical therapy

Experts have some tips for how to get the most from home physical therapy, including how to stay motivated and recognize soreness vs. pain.

Tufts University • futurity
July 17, 2024 ~7 min

Paddleboards, swim kit and fishing gear pose a biosecurity risk – here’s why

Portable paddleboards can transport unwelcome passengers – here’s how to minimise the risk of spreading invasive and non-native species between waterways.

Ben Mayfield, Lecturer in Law, Lancaster University • conversation
July 3, 2024 ~7 min


Meet five virtual influencers inspiring climate action

Virtual influencers can be effective ambassadors for climate-related causes, albeit with some caveats.

Maximilian Gerrath, Associate Professor of Marketing, University of Leeds • conversation
July 1, 2024 ~7 min

Meet the virtual influencers inspiring climate action

Virtual influencers can be effective ambassadors for climate-related causes, albeit with some caveats.

Maximilian Gerrath, Associate Professor of Marketing, University of Leeds • conversation
July 1, 2024 ~7 min

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