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How power outages impact American hunger

Major power outages have increased tenfold since 1980

Salon · Jun 4, 2024

Why Nigel Farage spent his first campaign speech complaining that young people don’t know about D-day

Nigel Farage is back. The newly appointed leader of the Reform UK party has just announced his intention to run to be the MP for the Essex seaside town of Clacton – the only constituency to have ever elected an MP from Farage’s former party UKIP in a general election.

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024

Election 2024: polling shows voters don’t believe the tax pledges – here’s how the numbers stack up

The two main parties contesting the UK general election have been unusually cautious on their spending plans, despite urgent calls for more public funding to tackle crises in housing, social care and the environment.

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024

Can chameleons change colour in their sleep? The Conversation’s Curious Kids podcast

Have you ever wondered how chameleons change colour? And can they do this while they’re asleep? What about if they are able to dream? Does their dream flash across their bodies in reds, turquoises and greens?

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2024

Five of the biggest summer exhibitions around the UK – what you should see this week

This article was first published in our email newsletter Something Good, which every fortnight brings you a summary of the best things to watch, visit and read, as recommended and analysed by academic experts. Click here to receive the newsletter direct to your inbox.

The Conversation · May 31, 2024

Election 2024: Scotland headed for huge change with SNP set to lose dozens of seats to Labour

Scotland, it was claimed by first minister and SNP leader John Swinney, is again being “disrespected” by the Conservatives. This was his response to the news that the UK election would be held on July 4 – after many Scottish schools have already broken up for the summer, and just…

The Conversation · May 31, 2024

What we know so far about Labour’s plan for Great British Energy

The Labour party has announced its plans for the energy sector, closing off the first full week of the 2024 election campaign.

The Conversation · May 31, 2024

Should Rishi Sunak even bother? What we know about how much election campaigns shift the dial

With polls showing Labour enjoying a significant lead over the Conservatives for well over a year, a key question as the election campaign picks up pace is whether Rishi Sunak can do anything over the next few weeks to turn things around. With one of his own ministers reportedly having…

The Conversation · May 31, 2024

Research nation: Nottingham is in the middle of a forest of academic excellence

What do you know of Nottingham? A Forest, perhaps. Or a Sheriff. Those not from the fine city on the River Trent might argue over whether it is in the north or south of England – both geographically and culturally. I suspect its residents primarily and proudly identify as neither.…

The Conversation · May 30, 2024

Going to the boardroom from the classroom helps students learn how nonprofits work

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

The Conversation · May 30, 2024