Autism and ADHD: people need support before diagnosis, but getting one can change their lives
The Conversation UKby Hannah Bowers, Lecturer in Primary Care Mental Health, University of Southampton·2d ago
I hated myself so much…and now I love myself. I’m not perfect. But I’ve accepted myself now. That was how one person described the impact of receiving an autism and ADHD diagnosis when my...
What was going on with the dancing in Sense and Sensibility? A Regency expert explains
The Conversation UKby Meg Kobza, Visiting Fellow, School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Newcastle University·2d ago
I’m not going to lie. When I saw Georgia Oakley’s new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, I was swept away. The expansive pastoral landscapes and rocky seascapes are breathtaking.
Art imitates art in Barbara Kingsolver’s new book – what to read, see and watch this week
The Conversation UKby Naomi Joseph, Arts + Culture Editor, The Conversation·2d ago
Barbara Kingsolver’s new book is a canny feat of art imitating art. Partita is about a pianist, Livia, looking back at her life and trying to understand what art means to her.
The gut-muscle link: why fermented foods could boost muscle health
The Conversation UKby Dominic Farsi, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Research Fellow, Teagasc; King's College London; Queen's University Belfast·2d ago
Gut health and muscle health are often thought of as separate concerns. The first brings to mind eating fibre and probiotics, while the other centres on, exercise and protein.
The Holborn and St Pancras byelection doesn’t answer the big questions about British politics – but it provides hints
The Conversation UKby Tony Travers, Professor in Practice, Interim Dean of the LSE School of Public Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science·2d ago
Holborn and St Pancras is a very unusual constituency. While often referred to as being in “north London”, a significant chunk of it covers the west end, including parts of Covent Garden, Fitzrovia...
Mecca pact: Pakistan and Turkey have answered Saudi Arabia’s call for help – but don’t expect them to fight the Houthis
The Conversation UKby M Waqas Haider, Senior Lecturer in International Relations, University of Staffordshire·2d ago
Within two months of it being signed, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan invoked the Mecca mutual defence pact in response to attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebel forces.
Jane Eyre: a Musical – an intimate Brontë adaptation that misses the novel’s darkness
The Conversation UKby Sophie Gilmartin, Emeritus Reader in English, Royal Holloway, University of London·2d ago
Jane Eyre may describe herself as “plain, and little”, but how do you make a little musical about a literary heroine who looms so large?
When Burnham went to Berlin: Germany the key to future UK-EU relationship
The Conversation UKby Tobias Hofelich, Research Associate in the School of Law and Social Sciences, Aston University·2d ago
Andy Burnham’s decision to choose Berlin for his first trip to an EU member state on October 8 will have delighted many in the German capital’s political circles.
Loved The Uprising? Discover the real story of the peasants’ revolt in these ten reads
The Conversation UKby Alex Brown, Associate Professor of Medieval History, Durham University·2d ago
Just as Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Odyssey sent sales of Homer’s original text surging, cinematic epics have a way of reigniting our appetite for the history behind the drama.
England made organ donation the default, so why are fewer families saying yes?
The Conversation UKby Eamonn Ferguson, Professor of Health Psychology, University of Nottingham·2d ago
England changed its organ donation law in 2020. All eligible adults are now presumed willing to donate their organs after death unless they opt out.
Zack Polanski loses his byelection bid – and the Green party’s Zionism motion has outraged its closest allies in Europe
The Conversation UKby Charles Lees, Executive Dean, City St George's, University of London·2d ago
It has been a rollercoaster year for the Green Party of England and Wales. It’s little more than 12 months since the election of the charismatic Zack Polanski as party leader.
‘Tenzing biopic made me wonder what he would think if he could return to the mountain today’ – glaciologist and mountaineer
The Conversation UKby Jonathan Bamber, Professor of Glaciology and Earth Observation, University of Bristol·2d ago
Seventy three years ago Tenzing Norgay stood on top of Everest, known as Chomolungma in Tibetan, which roughly translates as “Goddess Mother of the World”.
How military exercises help the UK and its allies prepare for a future war
The Conversation UKby Steven Paget, Senior Development Lead (Research and Knowledge Exchange), Anglia Ruskin University·2d ago
The past few weeks have seen aerial duels being fought over the North Sea and a naval vessel being sunk off Scotland’s west coast.
American military bases in the UK – controversial, but seen as vital
The Conversation UKby Rod Thornton, Senior Lecturer in International Studies, Defence and Security., King's College London·2d ago
The recent incidents concerning RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire have highlighted that fact that the US military does have quite a significant presence on UK soil.
Women are more emotionally intelligent than men, and that’s a problem – landmark study
The Conversation UKby Jochen Menges, Director of the Center for Leadership in the Future of Work, University of Zurich·2d ago
Who comes to mind when you think of someone emotionally intelligent? Someone who can read a room, defuse an argument, and who knows exactly what to say when a friend is struggling?
Some climate tipping points are being studied far more than others – new research
The Conversation UKby Asaf Tzachor, Research Affiliate, Centre for the Study of Existential Risks, University of Cambridge·3d ago
Parts of the Earth’s climate system can change abruptly once warming pushes them beyond critical thresholds.
How much noise should we put up with? London and Copenhagen have different answers
The Conversation UKby Francesco Aletta, Associate Professor in Building Physics and Soundscape, UCL·3d ago
Traffic, trains, nightlife – in cities everywhere, there is a near constant background hum that most people simply get used to.
How to meal prep safely: a microbiologist’s step-by-step guide
The Conversation UKby Primrose Freestone, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology, University of Leicester·3d ago
Meal prepping is a great way to save money, spend less time in the kitchen and stick to a meal plan.
Robert Ryman: The Real Thing at the Barbican – these mesmerising paintings must be seen in person
The Conversation UKby Benedict Carpenter van Barthold, Lecturer, School of Art & Design, Nottingham Trent University·3d ago
Robert Ryman: The Real Thing is the American artist’s first major retrospective in the UK for over 30 years.
Almost 300,000 people now live in flood-prone areas in the Nepalese Himalayas – new research
The Conversation UKby Milan Shrestha, Teaching Professor and Senior Global Futures Scientist, Arizona State University·3d ago
On August 26, a rock and ice avalanche triggered a huge flood that swept through a steep valley in Nepal, leaving thousands dead and missing.
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