How drones are taken down – from nets and metal cages to jammers
The Conversation UKby Anna Jackman, Associate Professor in Human Geography, University of Reading·3d ago
From the Ukraine war and suspected drone sightings at Europe’s busiest airports to the seizure of over 700 unauthorised drones during the 2026 Fifa World Cup, the skies above us and news reporting...
Can Britain’s railways cope with ever-more extreme heat? An expert Q&A
The Conversation UKby Xueyu Geng, Professor in Ground Engineering, University of Warwick·3d ago
On August 14, the hottest day of an exceptionally hot summer, a train derailed near Lewes in East Sussex, England. Three carriages tipped over and two people were seriously injured.
Working from home should be a right, not a reward
The Conversation UKby Rebecca L. Clark, Postdoctoral Fellow in Philosophy, London School of Economics and Political Science·3d ago
The Australian state of Victoria was due to enforce a legal right to work from home starting September 2026.
A-level results: why politics is the fastest growing subject
The Conversation UKby Ana Isabel Nunes, Senior Lecturer in Social and Political Sciences, Nottingham Trent University·3d ago
This year’s A-level results show a significant increase in the number of students choosing to study politics.
Jason Arday’s death: Black academics need to feel they belong in higher education
The Conversation UKby Ifedapo Francis Awolowo, Senior Lecturer in Accounting, Sheffield Hallam University·3d ago
The death of Professor Jason Arday has left many of us with a profound sense of sadness. For Black academics in particular, his loss feels deeply personal.
What happens to strength, balance, stamina and reflexes as you age – and what you can do about it
The Conversation UKby Lee Brown, Senior Lecturer, Strength and Conditioning, University of East London·3d ago
Here is a finding that surprises most people, including plenty of regular gym-goers. When researchers tracked nearly 1,900 older adults (aged 70-79) over three years, those who held on to their...
Before Greek myths reached the multiplex, they were weapons of political satire
The Conversation UKby Callum Smith, Historian of Modern British History & Head of Online Learning, Aberystwyth University·3d ago
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has brought Homer’s epic tale back to the big screen. The film is the latest retelling of a story that is almost 3,000 years old.
Italy’s sporting fortunes transformed by immigration, sparking wider debate about identity
The Conversation UKby Marco Antonsich, Reader in Political Geography, Loughborough University·3d ago
For the second time in a row, Italy has topped the medal table at the European Athletics Championships.
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