Arguing over whether girls can’t or won’t study science stops us fixing the problem
By Gina Rippon, Aston University
After the expressions of joy or despair have faded away, A Level results day often serves to emphasise the startling...
Opinions harden on what it means to be ‘truly British’
By Joel Dimmock, The Conversation
It is getting harder and harder to prove that you’re “truly British”. With immigration rarely off the front pages and...
So who does own the copyright on a monkey selfie?
By Andrew Charlesworth, University of Bristol
Whilst visiting a national park in North Sulawesi wildlife photographer David Slater had his camera stolen – not by...
From ancient China to an Italian chick flick: the story behind Venice’s love lock...
By Catherine Kovesi, University of Melbourne
“If you love somebody, set them free” sang Sting in 1985. Few would argue with that sentiment. Yet for...
It’s not fair! How the human equality condition can hold some people back
By John McGowan, Canterbury Christ Church University
When you have more than one child, the importance of fairness seems to trump all other considerations, including...
Banning ‘hooligans’ from travel won’t stop disorder at matches
By Geoff Pearson, University of Liverpool
As fans from all over the world flock to Brazil to support their country’s pursuit of football’s biggest prize,...
US fracking boom puts West African oil economies at risk
By Stefan Andreasson, Queen's University Belfast
After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the US made a point of diversifying its sources of oil to reduce...
Threats may chill climate research in long run
By Sunanda Creagh, The Conversation
Death threats against climate scientists may make researchers reluctant to engage in public debate or even turn research students off...