– Podcast: O longo caminho para a vacina contra a malária, contado pelos cientistas que a descobriram
Neste episódio do The Conversation Weekly do Reino Unido, ouvimos os cientistas por trás da nova vacina contra a malária desenvolvida pela Universidade de Oxford.
– The long road to a new malaria vaccine, told by the scientists behind the breakthrough – podcast
In this episode of The Conversation Weekly, we hear from the scientists behind a new malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford.
Immigrant chefs and cuisines are often constrained by Eurocentric definitions of what constitutes good food. As immigrant groups become more assimilated into US culture, so does their food.
From the Arab Spring to the Belarus Awakening and the ongoing Iranian protest Women, Life, Freedom, female-centered imagery and social media are battlegrounds of resistance and oppression.
Being beautiful can improve a person's quality of life and emotional wellbeing. But sometimes, there is a risk of harm — from exposure to cancer-causing UV light, to cheap cosmetic procedures.
Governments and activist groups are bringing environmental issues to international courts. They argue that the impact of climate change and environmental issues affect human rights.
Cloud seeding – spraying materials into clouds to increase precipitation – has been around for nearly 80 years. But only recently have scientists been able to measure how effective it really is.
– How dirty old used cars from the US and Europe carry on polluting ... in Africa – podcast
Older imported cars pose risks to motorists and spew pollution. Some countries, including Ghana, are taking steps to limit the harms of this piece of the vehicle life cycle.
Because of its historical social and economic significance, conservation of sandalwood should consider cultural diversity.
– Do glitzy awards like the Earthshot Prize actually help solve problems of climate change? – podcast
Climate innovation prizes only make up a small amount of climate research funding but are very high-profile events.
With the proliferation of social media platforms, smart devices and apps, the demands on our attention have never been greater. But how is this affecting our ability to process and retain information?
A US-led coalition and China are both planning to establish bases on the Moon. How the two nations will navigate actions on the Moon and how other countries will be involved is still unclear.
– Three AI experts on how access to ChatGPT-style tech is about to change our world – podcast
New technologies are often surrounded by hopeful messages that they will alleviate poverty and bring about positive social change. History shows these assumptions are often misplaced.
A local legend of a mysterious bird with big eyes grew into the discovery of the Príncipe scops owl. A biologist on the team tells the story of finding and cataloging this new species.
– After oil: the challenge and promise of getting the world off fossil fuels – podcast
Political will is necessary for governments to move away from oil. But alternative energies are not all that they seem, and should be considered carefully beyond the appearance of sustainability.
– Loneliness is making us physically sick, but social prescribing can treat it – podcast
Public health measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic meant that many people experienced social isolation. But the pandemic didn't invent loneliness, and its impacts on our health are growing.
Medicine works better when the treatments are tailored to fit each individual person's biology and history. A first step is increasing diversity in clinical trials, but the end goal is precision medicine…
During the global COVID-19 pandemic, people started moving into smaller cities, drawn by the possibility of more affordable and pleasant quality of life.
– Beavers and oysters are helping restore lost ecosystems with their engineering skills – podcast
Restoring entire ecosystems is a difficult and expensive process. Thankfully, certain species, called ecosystem engineers, can make restoration easier. Gaining social and political support is critical…
A researcher at Tufts University near Boston discovered an old book full of research on starvation written by Jewish doctors imprisoned in the Warsaw Ghetto.