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...
What can we learn from other countries’ health systems?
By Stephen Duckett, Grattan Institute
Health systems in all wealthier countries face similar problems, but their solutions are widely different. That should mean we can...
Nobel Peace Prize: extraordinary Malala a powerful role model
By Nazima Rassool, University of Reading
The Nobel Peace Prize is a major achievement in itself. For it to be awarded – jointly with the...
Invasion of the strange sailor jellyfish – what are they, and will they sting...
By Cathy Lucas, University of Southampton
Billions of small, jellyfish-like creatures known as “by-the-wind sailors” have washed ashore all along the west coast of North...
Everyone has a part to play in managing classroom bullying
By Barbara Spears, University of South Australia
School bullying is a proactive form of aggression which doesn’t only have impacts on the individuals being targeted,...
Scotland Decides ’14: The Conversation expert panel
By Steven Vass, The Conversation
Britain’s most significant political event of 2014 takes place on September 18, when the people of Scotland will vote on...
Heavy pot users more likely to quit school and use other drugs
By Fron Jackson-Webb, The Conversation
Almost half (46%) of regular cannabis users drop out of high school and just 12% become degree qualified, according to...
Scientists hold hope for new measles drug
By Ara Sarafian, The Conversation
A new oral antiviral drug may be a future tool in the global fight against measles, according to a new...
