How the humble hedge works hard to protect Britain's urban environment
Planting a hedge can boost biodiversity, tackle noise, air and soil pollution and help towards meeting carbon emissions targets.
June 4, 2021 • ~6 min
How accurate were early expert predictions on COVID-19, and how did they compare to the public?
Who made more accurate predictions about the course of the COVID-19 pandemic – experts or the public? A study from the University of Cambridge has found that
May 5, 2021 • ~6 min
What are the blood clots associated with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine? 4 questions answered
The CDC first paused, then unpaused, the administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine due to concerns about blood clots. But what are those clots, and how do they form?
May 3, 2021 • ~6 min
Numbers can trip you up during the pandemic – here are 4 tips to help you figure out tricky stats
Understanding numbers in the news or social media can empower you to figure out risks and make good choices. Here's what to look out for to make sure you aren't misled by COVID-19 coverage.
April 27, 2021 • ~9 min
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April 18, 2021 • ~2 min
COVID-19 public health messages have been all over the place – but researchers know how to do better
During the pandemic, clear and reliable health communication can literally be a life-and-death issue. Researchers who focus on the science of science communication highlight strategies that work.
April 14, 2021 • ~7 min
Wildfires: we calculated how climate change will increase danger in the UK
Most fires are started by humans, but warmer and drier summers will mean a small spark will more easily turn into a serious fire.
March 24, 2021 • ~4 min
Risk versus reward on the high seas – skinny elephant seals trade safety for sustenance
By measuring how and when elephant seals sleep, researchers were able to figure out how elephant seals change their risk-taking behavior as they gain weight.
March 17, 2021 • ~9 min
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