From a salty breeze to the stench of sewage, here’s how smell affects our ocean experience and reflects changing seas
Smellscapes of the sea are multi-layered - they are shaped by interactions between water, marine life and environmental ...
BFI London Film Festival 2024 – a cinema academic’s look at the year ahead on the big screen
From animated darlings to big blockbusters and politically poignant independent flicks, the film festival had it all.
Research shows our understanding of ‘posh’ words is all wrong
We found that the usage of supposedly upper-class words varied, but not in a way that correlated with social class.
California’s governor blocked landmark AI safety laws. Here’s why it’s such a key ruling for the future of AI worldwide
In a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly shaping the future, California has found itself at a critical juncture.
IMF isn’t doing enough to support Africa: billions could be made available through special drawing rights
The $33 billion that African countries received under the IMF’s special drawing rights after COVID didn’t add to their debt, ...
Zimbabwe’s water supply is in crisis: how political interference and underfunding did the damage
Water in Zimbabwe needs to be managed at a local level, so that communities have a say in their own water supply. First, the ...
South Africa’s massive Sasol petrochemical plant faces serious challenges – new report
Sasol’s Secunda facility is the largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world. New research looks at what’s needed to move the ...
How to stay safe in cyberspace: 5 essential reads
Disinformation and misinformation have become depressingly common in online spaces. Misinformation arises from people ...
North Carolina is not really a red or blue state − and that makes political predictions much more difficult
Donald Trump won North Carolina in 2016 and 2020, but that doesn’t mean he can win again in 2024. Such is the nature of ...
This Atlanta neighborhood hired a case manager to address rising homelessness − and it’s improving health and safety for everyone
A trained social worker helps people without homes obtain the support they need and addresses other residents’ concerns about street safety.
Why the margin of error matters more than ever in reading 2024 election polls – a pollster with 30 years of experience explains
To look back at 2016 again, the final Quinnipiac University Poll in Florida before Election Day showed Clinton with 46% ...