theconversation.comadded August 2026
The Conversation UKby Samuele Cortese, NIHR Research Professor, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Southampton25d ago
The term “neurodivergent” is being used more and more often in everyday conversation, on social media and even in scientific research.
The Conversation UKby Rebecca Hutcheon, Research Fellow at the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, University of South Wales25d ago
From the Brontës’ Haworth to Jane Austen’s Bath, Wordsworth’s Lake District and Thomas Hardy’s Dorset, literary places continue to exert a powerful hold over readers.
The Conversation UKby Michael Hall, Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Winchester25d ago
Service children are children of current or former armed forces personnel. Being a service child can be a source of pride, resilience and determination.
The Conversation UKby David J. Galbreath, Professor of War and Technology, University of Bath25d ago
Over the past few weeks, a striking theme has emerged in discussions surrounding Nato. Senior political figures and former Nato officials have raised the possibility of invoking article 5 in...
The Conversation UKby Simon Mabon, Professor of International Relations, Lancaster University25d ago
Yemen’s Houthis have launched a major offensive in recent days. They’ve rapidly swept down the Red Sea coast, seizing strategically important positions and giving the Iran-backed rebel group the...
The Conversation UKby Lucius Caviola, Assistant Professor in the Social Science of AI, Institute for Technology and Humanity, University of Cambridge25d ago
The debate about AI consciousness is growing, in academic articles, newspaper opinion pieces, and even among AI bots themselves. I doubt this is a passing wave of interest.
The Conversation UKby Judith Smith, Professor of Health Policy and Management, University of Birmingham26d ago
A public inquiry into the Countess of Chester Hospital found that the deaths of some babies could have been prevented if safeguarding practices had been followed after concerns were raised by staff...
The Conversation UKby Chloe Casey, Lecturer in Nutrition and Behaviour, Bournemouth University26d ago
Forget jade rollers, LED masks and salmon sperm facials. The latest skincare trend taking over TikTok is a blood test.
The Conversation UKby Aysha Asif Riaz, Research Fellow in Roadmapping Neuromorphic Computing Hardware, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, UCL26d ago
Right now, your brain is recognising the shapes of these letters, analysing their meaning, and holding a stream of thought together – all on about 20 watts of power.
The Conversation UKby Elizabeth den Hartog, Assistant Professor of Art and Architecture Before 1600, Leiden University26d ago
For many, the Bayeux tapestry conjures up images of clinker-built ships, prancing horses, the Normans feasting on chicken on the eve of the battle of Hastings, and the arrow in King Harold’s eye...
The Conversation UKby Hannah Little, Lecturer in Communication and Media, University of Liverpool26d ago
When asked about the greatest innovation of humans, people will often say language or fire. A new paper suggests that these innovations may be more interlinked than we previously assumed.
The Conversation UKby Belen Lopez-Perez, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Manchester26d ago
Some of us now use generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) to talk through difficult feelings.
The Conversation UKby Vincent Durac, Associate Professor, School Of Politics & International Relations, University College Dublin26d ago
The dormant conflict in Yemen has erupted once more, with the Houthi rebel group seizing control of the Red Sea port city of Mocha and a number of islands from Yemeni government forces in recent...
The Conversation UKby Eve Worth, Lecturer, Department of Archaeology and History, University of Exeter26d ago
Inequality has been debated in British politics for decades, often with a reluctance to address class issues. Bridget Phillipson, the minister for women and equalities, thinks this needs to change.
The Conversation UKby Jenny Lawson, Lecturer in Contemporary Performance, University of Leeds26d ago
When The Great British Bake Off returns for its 17th series this autumn, viewers will be greeted by a new judge – Nigella Lawson.
The Conversation UKby Robert James Nicholls, Professor of Climate Adaptation, University of East Anglia26d ago
Stretching across much of eastern England, the Fens produce a third of the country’s vegetables and support tens of thousands of jobs.
The Conversation UKby Ian Collen, Reader (Education) in Modern Languages Education, Queen's University Belfast26d ago
Northern Ireland is in the process of establishing a new curriculum for primary and secondary education.
The Conversation UKby Tim Lenton, Professor of Climate Change, University of Exeter26d ago
It must be tough being a judge on the world’s most prestigious environmental prize: imagine having to choose between an ingenious machine that removes microplastics from a river in Europe, or a...
The Conversation UKby Hannah Green, PhD Candidate in English Literature and Environmental Humanities, University of Bristol26d ago
The American farmer, novelist and poet Wendell Berry, died on August 31 2026, aged 92. Berry farmed in Port Royal, in his native Kentucky, for over 40 years.
The Conversation UKby Sam Power, Lecturer in Politics, University of Bristol27d ago
British politics looks set to be dominated in the coming weeks and months by the £72 million donated to Reform UK.
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