Why some climate policies are more popular than others – a psychologist explains
Climate action does not just need good policy, it also needs good psychology.
Maths is most popular A-level again – more students should get the opportunity to take their study further
Maths allows people to be immensely expressive in their scientific and artistic ideas.
Alaska summit: why Donald Trump should heed the lessons of Munich 1938 when he meets Putin
President Trump’s one-to-one summit with Vladimir Putin risks repeating an error that paved the way to the second world war
Why are westerners so reluctant to eat seaweed? Our new study reveals the social and psychological reasons
Before trying to persuade people to eat more seaweed, it’s important to understand the reasons they aren’t eating it already.
From bees doing maths to fish driving cars: teaching animals irrelevant skills can help unlock the secrets of cognition – podcast
Listen to biologist Scarlett Howard speak in defence of ecologically irrelevant experiments on The Conversation Weekly podcast.
The Materialists: a sadly conservative view on marriage
A more cynical and pragmatic look at what makes a good match that ends on a bum note.
Edinburgh Festival: ten of the best art shows to see this summer
We’ve scoured the city for the most engaging art experiences so you don’t have to – and most of the shows are free!
Botox: unlicensed injections are increasingly being linked to serious illness in the UK
Botulism is a rare and sometimes serious illness that can cause symptoms ranging from fatigue, headaches and dizziness to difficulty breathing.
Ancient Incans of all classes used coded strings of hair for record keeping – new research
Inca literacy may have been more inclusive than previously thought.
How a global plastic treaty could cut down pollution – if the world can agree one
Political disagreements are stalling talks at the UN global plastic treaty negotiations, but tangible outcomes are vital for the health of people and planet.