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How do Denmark and the UK compare when it comes to alcohol and drinking habits?

For decades, Denmark and the UK have been known as countries where alcohol plays a big role in people’s social lives. In this way, the two countries make an interesting comparison when it comes to alcohol consumption because they both have a strong drinking culture.

The Conversation · Sep 29

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Three minutes. One big research idea. And a chance to persuade you that they should win.

The Conversation · Sep 28

Sense and Sensibility: gen Z will relate to the Dashwoods’ complicated relationship with romance and property

As Jane Austen drafted Sense and Sensibility in the late 1790s, Britain was experiencing a huge financial crisis. Despite its publication nearly 215 years ago, the novel’s most recent screen adaptation highlights the surprising relatability for a gen Z audience of the heroines’ economic and romantic struggles.

The Conversation · Sep 28

Having a baby in Denmark v the UK: how different is it?

Denmark and its Scandinavian neighbours often appear at the top of many of the world’s “best of” lists, from happiest and least corrupt to best place to raise a family.

The Conversation · Sep 22

The two Scottish female novelists who outsold and inspired Jane Austen

Last year marked 250 years of Jane Austen, one of the world’s best-known authors. Her enduring appeal is reflected in the myriad celebrations that took place to honour this anniversary, including exhibitions, festivals and a special six-part podcast series from The Conversation.

The Conversation · Sep 22

How a traditional Nordic way of eating could help you live longer

We live in Denmark, which consistently ranks as one of the world’s healthiest countries. The modern Danish diet, however, may not be quite so world-leading – with many Danes consuming high levels of sugar, salt and convenience food.

The Conversation · Sep 18

What does a good data centre future look like? And how do we get there?

Australia is in the middle of a rapid data centre rollout. Warehouses full of computer servers that run the artificial intelligence (AI) tools society increasingly uses are being built at pace, and they draw heavily on essential resources.

The Conversation · Sep 17

‘Going down for this’: Applebee’s customer accuses managers of favoring white staff. Then she points to the employee she says refuses certain parties

“It’s smoke and mirrors.”

We Got This Covered · Sep 17

Imagine newsletter: penguins, satellites and pink poo

This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.

The Conversation · Sep 17

Are data centres actually noisy, and is this bad for our health?

In the United States, areas such as Michigan have been hotspots for residents pushing back against data centre construction in their neighbourhoods. Now, similar concerns about noise – and potential health impacts – are gaining traction in Australia.

The Conversation · Sep 16