The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKEverest Base Camp Everest: I journeyed into the 'death zone' to install the world’s highest weather stationThe Conversation UK - Tom Matthews Perched at almost 8,500m on Everest, we paced back-and-forth, attempting to stave off frostbite as temperatures hovered close to -30°C and our drill …
The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKMoon To the moon and beyond podcast series – trailerThe Conversation UK - Miriam Frankel and Martin Archer It’s been 50 years since Neil Armstrong made his giant leap for mankind by becoming the first person to set foot on the lunar surface. While the …
The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKGreenhouse Gas Emissions Blockchain and carbon offsetting can help cities reduce emissions – but sometimes simpler is betterThe Conversation UK - Stephen Finnegan The UK parliament recently declared a climate emergency, with prime minister Theresa May stating that the country will have net zero greenhouse gas …
The Conversation UKadded this to HEALTH & MEDICINEPlay buttonChronic Pain New genetic study links chronic pain to depression, BMI, schizophrenia, arthritis and PTSDThe Conversation UK - Keira Johnston Around one third of the world’s adult population, including 25m Britons, will experience chronic pain during their lifetime. Chronic pain is defined …
The Conversation UKadded this to ARTS & CULTURECulture (UK) Bret Easton Ellis: countercultural bad boy to grumpy Gen-Xer in eight essaysThe Conversation UK - Matt Graham White, the latest book from the American novelist Bret Easton Ellis, marks the writer’s shift from countercultural provocateur to an ageing …
The Conversation UKadded this to HEALTH & MEDICINEHigh Blood Pressure Alzheimer's disease not linked to type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure – new studyThe Conversation UK - Elisabet Englund and Keivan Javanshiri If you want to reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease, there is no end of advice on the internet telling you how to do it: keep your blood …
The Conversation UKadded this to ARTS & CULTUREPlay buttonProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Video Assistant Referee: in football, as in war, sometimes we need a human touchThe Conversation UK - Mike Ryder Over the past year or so, the Video Assistant Referee system, known as VAR, has been gradually rolled out to the world of football with the aim of …
The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKTariffs Winners and losers in the US-China trade warThe Conversation UK - Karen Jackson and Oleksandr Shepotylo Donald Trump’s presidency has been marked by a rise in protectionism. His “America First” policy has involved introducing a number of tariffs against …
The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKIran Why Donald Trump is backing the US into a corner on IranThe Conversation UK - Natasha Lindstaedt After Iran shot down a US drone that allegedly entered Iran’s airspace, Donald Trump signed new sanctions against Iran on June 24, including against …
The Conversation UKadded this to POLITICS & SOCIETYPlay buttonCyprus Cyprus: dangerous row over gas exploration dates back to British colonial meddlingThe Conversation UK - Ilia Xypolia French president Emmanuel Macron recently spoke out against Turkey exploring for natural gas in waters claimed by Cyprus, and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, …
The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKCulture (UK) Formula 1: there can be no equality in sport while women's bodies are used for promotionsThe Conversation UK - Anna Tippett The Dutch politician Roy van Aalst has spoken out against the removal of grid girls from Formula 1 motor racing, arguing that it is a way of …
The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKU.S. Military US military is a bigger polluter than as many as 140 countries – our survival rests on confronting itThe Conversation UK - Benjamin Neimark and Oliver Belcher and Patrick Bigger The US military’s carbon bootprint is enormous. Like corporate supply chains, it relies upon an extensive global network of container ships, trucks …
The Conversation UKadded this to ENVIRONMENT & ENERGYU.S. Military US military is a bigger polluter than as many as 140 countries – shrinking this war machine is a mustThe Conversation UK - Benjamin Neimark and Oliver Belcher and Patrick Bigger The US military’s carbon bootprint is enormous. Like corporate supply chains, it relies upon an extensive global network of container ships, trucks …
The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKSweden Fake drugs that could kill are on the rise in Western countries – here's whyThe Conversation UK - Susanne Lundin and Rui Liu Fake medicines – illegal and substandard pharmaceuticals – have until now largely been a problem in low and middle-income countries. Ranging from …
The Conversation UKadded this to POLITICS & SOCIETYMali How the West is withdrawing into a bunker of its own makingThe Conversation UK - Ruben Andersson At the US-Mexico border, President Donald Trump’s migration “emergency” has led to children being locked up and a threatened trade war. In Libya, now …
The Conversation UKadded this to HEALTH & MEDICINEAnesthesiology Saving children's teeth in Sudan – without anaesthetic or drillsThe Conversation UK - Fadil Elamin Tooth decay is the most common chronic dental disease in the world. It affects 60-90% of children around the world, according to the World Dental …
The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKPlay buttonSurvivalism We spoke to survivalists prepping for disaster: here's what we learned about the end of the worldThe Conversation UK - Gary Sinclair and Norah Campbell and Sarah Browne We are all fucked. A crude though oft-uttered sigh which tries to encapsulate an intense, but vague anxiety we experience on many fronts. What’s …
The Conversation UKadded this to BUSINESS & ECONOMYMoney Neoliberalism has tricked us into believing a fairytale about where money comes fromThe Conversation UK - Mary Mellor There is nothing natural about money. There is no link to some scarce essential form of money that sets a limit to its creation. It can be composed …
The Conversation UKadded this to ENVIRONMENT & ENERGYDemocracy To tackle the climate crisis we need more democracy, not lessThe Conversation UK - Rebecca Willis As the climate crisis is increasingly felt across the globe, protesters take to the streets and politicians scrabble to respond, a crucial question …
The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKMichael Gove Survey suggests wider public would have preferred Boris Johnson against Michael Gove in Conservative leadership contestThe Conversation UK - Paul Whiteley and Harold D Clarke Those eligible to vote in the Conservative leadership contest consist of Conservative MPs and party members. They represent a tiny percentage of the …
The Conversation UKadded this to SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYPlay buttonChernobyl Why plants don't die from cancerThe Conversation UK - Stuart Thompson Chernobyl has become a byword for catastrophe. The 1986 nuclear disaster, recently brought back into the public eye by the hugely popular TV show of …
The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKSaudi Arabia Why British arms sales to Saudi Arabia ruled unlawful – what this means for the futureThe Conversation UK - Riccardo Labianco The British government’s transfer of weapons to Saudi Arabia, which is leading a coalition engaged in armed conflict in Yemen, was deemed unlawful by …
The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKUtopia Utopia isn't just idealistic fantasy – it inspires people to change the worldThe Conversation UK - Heather Alberro Climate breakdown, mass extinctions, and extreme inequality threaten the earth’s rich tapestry of life and leave our own fate increasingly uncertain. …
The Conversation UKadded this to BUSINESS & ECONOMYICANN Amazon wins '.amazon' domain name, aggravating South American region and undermining digital commonsThe Conversation UK - Tara Van Ho Amazon has a new means of dominating the market – one that threatens the economic interests of the people who call the original Amazon home. In May …
The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKRobotics Robots may care for you in old age – and your children will teach themThe Conversation UK - Patricia Shaw It’s likely that before too long, robots will be in the home to care for older people and help them live independently. To do that, they’ll need to …
The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKCulture (UK) How mafia and corruption scandals rocked Italian football and left fans with a crisis of faithThe Conversation UK - Anna Sergi Football could be considered Italy’s most popular sport, with world-class teams worth billions attracting a dedicated following across the country. …
The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKAerospace Industrial policy is back on the agenda -- and it's never been needed more than it is nowThe Conversation UK - Phil Tomlinson and Amy Glasmeier and David Bailey and Peter Tyler Trade tensions – and possible deals – are high on the political agenda in Europe, the United States and China. Perhaps that’s one reason why …
The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKPlay buttonChernobyl Ten times the Chernobyl television series lets artistic licence get in the way of factsThe Conversation UK - Jim Smith Audiences have been gripped by Chernobyl, the HBO/Sky series that charts the events and aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster of …
The Conversation UKadded this to POLITICS & SOCIETYVocabulary I research slang to help solve gang crime – and it's clear how little politicians understandThe Conversation UK - Tony Thorne Gang-related violent crime continues to affect young people across England and Wales, with the latest reports suggesting that gang leaders are …
The Conversation UKadded this to Conversation UKLanguage Learning Northern Ireland risks being left behind because children are not required to learn a second language in primary schoolThe Conversation UK - Ian Collen The European Union recommends for every citizen to be able to communicate in two languages in addition to their mother tongue – and makes language …
