Author: The Conversation

The Movie at 40 – how a box office flop became a ‘pure panto’ British Christmas staple

The Movie at 40 – how a box office flop became a ‘pure panto’ British Christmas staple

As music festival season ramps up, artists can help shine a light on an ‘invisible’ workforce

As music festival season ramps up, artists can help shine a light on an ‘invisible’ workforce

Down-ranking polarizing content lowers emotional temperature on social media – new research

Down-ranking polarizing content lowers emotional temperature on social media – new research

how voice recognition tech fails for Aboriginal English speakers

how voice recognition tech fails for Aboriginal English speakers

From the Miller’s Tale to King Lear’s roaring sea, a history of flooding in literature

From the Miller’s Tale to King Lear’s roaring sea, a history of flooding in literature

How the UK’s dependency on cars slows down the economy

How the UK’s dependency on cars slows down the economy

What’s working from home doing to your mental health? We tracked 16,000 Australians to find out

What’s working from home doing to your mental health? We tracked 16,000 Australians to find out

Managing food allergies and dietary restrictions during the holidays

Managing food allergies and dietary restrictions during the holidays

How deforestation turned a cyclonic storm into a likely recurring tragedy

How deforestation turned a cyclonic storm into a likely recurring tragedy

The housing crisis is forcing Americans to choose between affordability and safety

The housing crisis is forcing Americans to choose between affordability and safety

FDA claims on COVID-19 vaccine safety are unsupported by reliable data – and could severely hinder vaccine access

FDA claims on COVID-19 vaccine safety are unsupported by reliable data – and could severely hinder vaccine access

Struggling to believe Stranger Things’ Jim Hopper as the ‘good guy’? You’re not alone

Struggling to believe Stranger Things’ Jim Hopper as the ‘good guy’? You’re not alone

A hard year for federal workers offers a real-time lesson in resilience

A hard year for federal workers offers a real-time lesson in resilience

Is postmodernism wrecking science? In a provocative book, scientists weigh the evidence

Is postmodernism wrecking science? In a provocative book, scientists weigh the evidence

how better risk assessment can help protect infrastructure and livelihoods

how better risk assessment can help protect infrastructure and livelihoods

How European colonisation has created more animal hybrids

How European colonisation has created more animal hybrids

The marketing genius of Spotify Wrapped

The marketing genius of Spotify Wrapped

High-stakes tests are common in England’s schools – and they’re linked to a fear of failure

High-stakes tests are common in England’s schools – and they’re linked to a fear of failure