Why research beats anecdote in our search for knowledge
By Tim Dean
UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH: What do we actually mean by research and how does it help inform our understanding of things? We begin today...
Pacific Remote Islands protection not just a drop in the ocean
By Robert Richmond, University of Hawaii
This fall, President Obama signed a proclamation that created the biggest marine reserve in the world. By extending the...
Five science ‘facts’ we learnt at school that are plain wrong
By Mark Lorch, University of Hull
Let’s start with a quiz…
How many senses do you have?
Which of the following are magnetic: a tomato,...
What makes a business graduate more employable?
By Clive Holtham, City University London
The moment an undergraduate student starts a business degree, their mind is already geared to the job offers they...
Violent crackdown on students engulfs Egyptian universities
By Randa Aboubakr, Cairo University
Egypt’s new academic year started in early October amid unprecedented repressive measures by the state against students. On October 11,...
Deforestation and the rise of industrial-scale farming in Africa could lie behind Ebola outbreak
By Richard Kock, Royal Veterinary College
The growing Ebola virus outbreak not only highlights the tragedy enveloping the areas most affected but also offers a...
EBA stress test needs to use tougher metrics when assessing banks’ solvency
By Prem Sikka, University of Essex
The results of the long-awaited European Banking Association (EBA) “stress tests” show that 25 banks were found wanting. Altogether,...
One giant leap for preservation: protecting moon landing sites
By Beth O'Leary, New Mexico State University
Who will preserve the first lunar landing site at Tranquility Base for future generations?
It seems an odd question...
