What is antimicrobial resistance and why should we be concerned?
We look at what antimicrobial resistance is and why it could be a huge challenge in the future.
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Is there a cure for ageing?
We explain what ageing means, whether we can prevent or delay growing old and how ageing healthily could even lead to a cure
What is AI used for?
In this post about artificial intelligence (AI), we consider what AI is, how it impacts the modern world and what an AI future looks like.
How bad is the state of deforestation?
Learn all there is to know about deforestation, as we explore the current state of our forests, what the future holds for them and some deforestation solutions.
10 sustainable Christmas gift ideas: How to have a more sustainable Christmas
Learn how to make your Christmas more sustainable, including sustainable gifts and other eco-friendly Christmas ideas.
What are human rights and why are they important?
Discover your human rights, where they originate from, and how they serve you in today’s society.
Exploring gender inequality: What is feminism?
Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about feminism, including why it’s so important and who has the right to call themselves a feminist.
Exploring international relations: What is diplomacy?
Discover the definition, purpose and different types of diplomacy and learn why it’s an essential part of international relations.
What is COP26, and why does it matter? A guide to the UN Climate Change Conference
We explore what this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, is all about, why it matters and whether it can make a difference.
What is natural language processing? Examples and applications of learning NLP
We give an introduction to the field of natural language processing, explore how NLP is all around us, and discover why it’s a skill you should start learning.
What is quantum computing? Essential concepts and uses
Find out what quantum computing is, the basics of how it works, and the skills you’ll need to learn more about this fascinating field.
A guide to the 10 most sustainable fabrics
Explore an essential part of sustainable supply chain in fashion and learn about 10 of the most sustainable fabrics to wear or make clothes with.
World Mental Health Day – The state of global mental health
Learn about global mental health statistics, as well as how World Mental Health Day plays a role in raising awareness.
Is Mars Habitable? Human settlements on Mars and the search for life
In this guest post from Dr Louisa Preston, UK Space Agency Aurora Research Fellow, we explore whether Mars can support life, and what a human settlement might look like.
How climate change is threatening human health
Climate change is currently one of the biggest threats to human health and survival, so here we explore the biggest health issues caused by climate change and how to tackle …