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Q&A: Racing against time—the challenge of preserving languages before they vanish

As local languages continue to disappear, Associate Professor Natsuko Nakagawa from the Faculty of Humanities is dedicated to documenting and preserving them while uncovering the linguistic principles hidden within. She also harnesses digital technology, collaborating […]

An AI coach for kinder, better feedback

In almost every profession, feedback is fraught. Some managers dread giving it. Employees brace for it. Across industries, feedback often lands as cruel rather than constructive.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Formation of environmental consciousness in preschool children through the media

New research published in the Global Business and Economics Review suggests that we could and should be encouraging green shoots to grow in preschool-aged children regarding environmental matters.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Firms sensitive to rising temperatures deliver lower stock returns

Companies that are more sensitive to temperature changes are consistently overvalued and deliver lower-than-expected returns.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Europe’s climate is changing fast: How it’s affecting people and the economy

Temperatures across Europe are rising at twice the global average. This alarming trend is leading to more frequent and intense heat waves, droughts, floods and storms.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Research shows COVID-19 made people appreciate street cleaners more—but it also made their lives harder

In the early days of the pandemic, “solidarity” became a buzzword. As COVID-19 appeared to directly threaten us all, the UK celebrated its key workers who were keeping the country running.This article is brought to […]

Report finds more effort needed for UK companies to meet sustainability goals

Despite efforts, many U.K. businesses are not on track to meet the United Nation’s Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) by their 2030 deadline, finds a new report involving researchers from UCL.This article is brought to you […]

How ‘conflict-free’ minerals are used in the waging of modern wars

Minerals such as cobalt, copper, lithium, tantalum, tin and tungsten, which are all abundant in central Africa, are essential to the comforts of everyday life. Our phones, laptops and electric vehicles would not function without […]

Drought, sand storms and evacuations: How Iran’s climate crisis gets ignored

Iran and Israel fought a 12-day war in June. Although a ceasefire was declared the same month, news coverage of Iran continues to focus on the conflict’s aftermath and the Middle East’s tense political situation.This […]

How alternative teaching models can foster inclusive classrooms

The education of children with disabilities is a complex issue more than 30 years after “inclusive education” appeared for the first time in an important 1994 United Nations statement.This article is brought to you by […]