BBC's The Traitors: how unconscious biases can impact who you think is guilty

You might think someone is guilty because of unconscious opinions you hold regarding certain traits.

Daniel Walker, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Bradford • conversation
Jan. 12, 2024 • ~7 min

Planet Earth III: how cookie cutter nature programming could fail to educate and inform audiences

This season places environmental issues front and centre more than any BBC nature programme before it.

Leora Hadas, Assistant Professor, Film and Television Studies, University of Nottingham • conversation
Nov. 6, 2023 • ~7 min

Planet III: how cookie cutter nature programming could fail to educate and inform audiences

This season places environmental issues front and centre more than any BBC nature programme before it.

Leora Hadas, Assistant Professor, Film and Television Studies, University of Nottingham • conversation
Nov. 6, 2023 • ~7 min

Moveit hack: attack on BBC and BA offers glimpse into the future of cybercrime

Cybercriminals are attempting to monetise the hacking techniques used by state actors.

Robert Black, Lecturer in Information Activities, Cranfield University • conversation
June 19, 2023 • ~7 min

Earthshot Prize: five winners that will help solve major environmental problems

The environmental awards gave cash to climate scientists, conservationists and inventors.

Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth System Science, UCL • conversation
Dec. 5, 2022 • ~8 min

How maths can help the BBC with impartial reporting

The disinformation age is changing what it means to produce fair or balanced reporting.

Dorje C Brody, Professor of Mathematics, University of Surrey • conversation
Nov. 9, 2022 • ~7 min

Deepfakes are being used for good – here's how

Despite their dangers, highly realistic deepfake images and videos are finding positive uses in the creative arts.

Dominic Lees, Associate Professor in Filmmaking, University of Reading • conversation
Nov. 4, 2022 • ~7 min

Shortwave radio in Ukraine: why revisiting old-school technology makes sense in a war

The BBC has resumed broadcasting via shortwave radio to ensure civilians can access the news.

Greig Paul, Lead Mobile Networks and Security Engineer, University of Strathclyde • conversation
March 9, 2022 • ~6 min

Why David Attenborough cannot be replaced

Wildlife television as we know it was constructed around Attenborough. Take him away and the whole thing needs to be reinvented.

Jean-Baptiste Gouyon, Associate professor in Science Communication, UCL • conversation
Jan. 5, 2021 • ~7 min

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