Last updated: 23 April 2026
Breaking down the gender barriers
Dr Sarah Boulton and Dr Jodie Fisher write about efforts being made to encourage more young women to consider geology as a future career
Last updated: 21 April 2026
Time to get our teeth into improving children’s oral health
With yet another report condemning the state of children's oral health, one of the UK's leading dentistry academics has her say
Last updated: 21 April 2026
All smiles for the sugar tax!
Welcome for the levy on sugary drinks but a warning that we have responsibility for the oral health of our children
Last updated: 20 April 2026
Helping women recover from drug addiction – can food play a part?
Dr Clare Pettinger explains how food and its associated activities can help to empower and motivate women as they recover from addiction.
Last updated: 20 April 2026
Held to cyber ransom
During 2017, ransomware has re-emerged as a major threat to cyber security
Last updated: 10 April 2026
It’s the small things that build up
Masters student Sasha Johnston writes about some of the lasting mental health challenges faced by paramedics working all over the world today
Last updated: 30 March 2026
There’s no place for energy drinks in our children’s diets
As the Government proposes a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children, Dr Clare Pettinger explains why the evidence suggests it’s a good thing
Last updated: 30 March 2026
What next for our high streets?
Amid regular store closures and rising online sales, the nature of our relationship with high street shops has changed forever
Last updated: 25 March 2026
Scientists support calls for stricter controls on coastal developments
Professor Gerd Masselink and Professor Tom Spencer respond to the Committee on Climate Change’s Managing the coast in a changing climate report
Last updated: 25 March 2026
Future proofing our dynamic coast requires an appropriate buffer zone
Professor Gerd Masselink says the time has come to avoid developments on our coastline