Why can’t we stop feeding monkeys? Experts explain the reasons behind a dangerous habit
Recent research explores what drives this human behaviour.
The UK’s small businesses should be fuelling the country’s growth ambitions. Here’s why that’s not happening
Some small firms deliberately choose not to grow – and bring in more money for the country – because of the complexities.
Tornado is a Scottish samurai-western film – genres with a long-shared history
Tornado demonstrates the continuing international influence of the Japanese samurai film.
The Conversation scoops two awards in one night, including Publisher Podcast of the Year
The Conversation audio team celebrates success at the Publisher Podcast Awards.
Wearable fitness trackers can make you seven times more likely to stick to your workouts – new research
Our study also found that people who used a wearable fitness tracker were three times more likely to still be active a year later.
The deteriorating justice system in England and Wales is hindering economic growth
Economist Diane Coyle explains how backlogs and underfunding in tribunals and civil courts causes problems for business.
A school prom isn’t just a party – it can equip teens with life skills
Organising and attending proms builds teenagers’ leadership skills and creativity.
How to Train Your Dragon: refreshed visuals don’t save this remake’s hackneyed American exceptionalism
The differences between live action and animation are not as pronounced as might be expected in films made 15 years apart.
The big Musk v Trump break-up: what the polls say about who the public thinks won
The Musk v Trump media battle went very public, but polls just after the scrap showing that Americans felt more favourably towards the president than Musk.
Cash for sharks: the unintended consequences of paying fishermen to release sharks caught in their nets – podcast
Listen to conservation scientist Hollie Booth explain what happened when fishermen in Indonesia were paid to release sharks caught up in their nets.