Hundreds of genes and link to immune system found in largest genetic schizophrenia study
By Michael O'Donovan, Cardiff University
There are lots of medicines available to help with the symptoms of schizophrenia. Some are a bit more effective than...
Japan turns to floating solar islands as it seeks to end reliance on nuclear...
By Jon Major, University of Liverpool
Two companies in Japan recently announced they are to begin building two huge solar power islands that will float...
How to be a world leader when you grow up – pick the right...
By Morgen Witzel, University of Exeter
What do the prime ministers of Singapore, Malaysia and Finland have in common with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Colombian...
New kind of organic molecule found in Milky Way’s biggest star factory
By Rene Breton, University of Southampton
One of the many unanswered questions about the origin of life on Earth is: where did organic molecules –...
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...
Britain’s love affair with cheap food could be coming to an end
By Tim Lang, City University London and Victoria Schoen, City University London
Political wrangling over food prices has a long history, and a difficult future....
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...
Hard Evidence: what do primary school children need to eat?
By Melanie Wakeman, Birmingham City University
We should be concerned about our children’s diets. In 2011, nearly 10% of four to five-year-olds in the UK...
