
Play for the planet: five climate change games for the festive season
Although most people in the UK are worried about climate change, disagreement about what to do can be polarising, especially at Christmas when norms around travel, presents and waste are at the forefront of peoples...

How to cope with food anxiety during the festive season
Christmas can be a time of togetherness, fun and relaxation. Yet, it can also bring unique challenges particularly for those who may struggle with food anxiety, weight concerns or an eating disorder. There are many...

How Trump’s plan to surround himself with inexperienced loyalists could backfire
The incoming US president, Donald Trump, is clearly committed to bringing loyal allies into his top team, even if they have little political experience. The most important factor appears to be allegiance to the Trump flag....

What medical history can teach us about reports of personality changes after organ transplants
From vegetarians craving meat to changes in sexual preference, some organ transplant patients report changes to their personality reflecting those of the organ donor. A 2024 study claims to challenge conventional views of...

Wolves with a taste for nectar? How we discovered the first large carnivore that pollinates flowers
Sandra Lai, Postdoctoral Researcher, Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme, University of Oxford Every year in the highlands of Ethiopia, when the rain returns after a parched dry season, a dazzling sight unfolds. Vast...

Biological computers could use far less energy than current technology – by working more slowly
Heiner Linke, Professor of Nanophysics, Lund University Modern computers are a triumph of technology. A single computer chip contains billions of nanometre-scaled transistors that operate extremely reliably and at a rate...

Sweden is a nearly cashless society – here’s how it affects people who are left out
Around the world, cards and apps are the default way to pay but nowhere is the transition away from cash more obvious than in Sweden. The Bank of Sweden notes that the amount of cash in circulation in the country has...