Three ways climate change is pushing butterflies and moths to their limits
Climate change puts pressure on British butterflies and moths - sometimes pushing them to the edges of their geographical range or shifting the timing of their life cycle so they can’t feed.
Elizabeth Duncan, Associate Professor of Zoology, University of Leeds •
conversation
Feb. 29, 2024 • ~8 min
Feb. 29, 2024 • ~8 min
Earth isn't the only planet with seasons, but they can look wildly different on other worlds
You might hate winter, but at least you know what to expect every year. Other planets have wobbly axes that lead to wild, unpredictable seasons.
Gongjie Li, Assistant Professor of Physics, Georgia Institute of Technology •
conversation
Jan. 10, 2024 • ~8 min
Jan. 10, 2024 • ~8 min
Winter brings more than just ugly sweaters – here's how the season can affect your mind and behavior
Some of winter’s effects have been tied to cultural norms and practices, while others likely reflect our bodies’ innate biological responses to shorter days and colder weather.
Ian Hohm, Graduate Student of Psychology, University of British Columbia •
conversation
Dec. 14, 2023 • ~8 min
Dec. 14, 2023 • ~8 min
How to protect yourself from cyber-scammers over the festive period
Cyber-scams tend to ramp up at this time of year, with criminals and scammers eager to exploit people’s generosity and excitement.
Rachael Medhurst, Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security NCSA, University of South Wales
• conversation
Dec. 8, 2023 • ~7 min
Dec. 8, 2023 • ~7 min
SAD lamps: do they work? Experts explain how they help the winter blues
SAD is a debilitating condition affecting many people, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Claire Hutchinson, Professor of Experimental Psychology, University of the West of Scotland
• conversation
Nov. 21, 2023 • ~6 min
Nov. 21, 2023 • ~6 min
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