Capitalist utopias and financial futures of the US oil and gas industry
Drawing on long-term fieldwork involving almost a decade of interviews and observations, Dr Mette High, Director of the University of St Andrews’ Centre for Energy Ethics, UK, investigates what happens […]
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Family dog bites are preventable
Family dogs are our best friends but can bite when feeling imposed upon, threatened, or afraid. By learning and respecting what dogs do and do not like and how they […]
The FMsquare Foundation: Forging a fuzzy future
The FMsquare Foundation is an organisation dedicated to spreading the holistic values of ‘fuzzy logic’ – a varied and reflexive ‘natural’ logic that accounts for infinite values and human imprecision […]
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Nanoparticles as Trojan horses: A safe and effective way to deliver oncolytic viruses to treat all cancers
Advanced cancer often comes with a lack of treatment options. Immunotherapies like cancer-killing viruses – oncolytic viruses (OVs) – are becoming increasingly popular but are currently limited by their inability […]
Melanin – a protector from skin cancer
Skin cancer is a worldwide problem and is more common in people with lighter skin than people with darker skin colour. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the primary contributor to skin […]
Artificial Intelligence as Dual-Use Technology
DUT, AI, and DARPA Dual-use technology (DUT) is a technology that has the potential to be used for both peaceful and military purposes, and as such can be a crucial […]
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The science of dishwashing: Changing habits for a greener world
By making small changes to our domestic habits, we can make a big difference to global energy use and resource consumption. That’s the message from a new review report, which […]
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International Astronomy Day: Seeking the stars
International Astronomy Day started in 1973 by Doug Berger. As the then president of the Astronomical Association of Northern California, he wanted to make astronomy more accessible to the public. […]
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Teacher embeddedness: Turning the tables for turnover contagion
Much is known about the impact of teacher turnover on schools and students – but how does it affect teachers themselves? In his research, Dr Matthew McCluskey at the University […]
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National cybersecurity awareness
Although most people wouldn’t argue that staying safe online is a bad idea, many of us perceive cybersecurity as complicated and time-consuming. The National Cybersecurity Alliance want to challenge that […]