Science and Environment
Freshers’ week: how to make a good first impression
In an article for The Conversation, Dr Diana Pinto has discussed support for students starting at university
Confused about who to believe when information clashes? Our research may help
In an article for The Conversation, Dr Eva Krockow, Professor Andrew Colman and Dr Briony Pulford outline how, as long as there are no hidden agendas, it is surprisingly simple to reach the right decision when faced with contradictory information
AI doctors and engineers are coming – but they won’t be stealing high-skill jobs
In an article for The Conversation, Dr Leandro Minku and Professor Jeremy Levesley discuss how Google DeepMind software can diagnose eye conditions as well as human doctors – and why the medical profession should welcome this
Hothouse Earth: our planet has been here before – here’s what it looked like
In an article for The Conversation, Professors Jan Zalasiewicz, Mark Williams and PhD researcher Thomas Hearing discuss what can we expect from our future climate after looking at the 'Hothouse Earths' of the past
The Meg: the ocean’s fossil record is a treasure trove for potential monster movies
In an article for The Conversation, Dr Tom Fletcher discusses how Megalodons are the latest Hollywood monster to leap out of the fossil record - and questions what else is lurking in prehistoric seas
Coral reefs are at risk from rats that have invaded nearby islands
In an article for The Conversation, Professors Mark Williams and Jan Zalasiewicz explain how new findings from the Chagos Islands are a perfect parable for the Anthropocene
