UK house prices fell in April 2024 according to one national index – but it probably won’t do much to aid affordability. William Barton/Shutterstock Alan Shipman, The Open University The revival of UK house prices since the peak of the pandemic has now halted, with sale prices falling in April according to the
With around 700,000 panels, France’s Massangis solar farm generates 56 megawatts (MW) of power. The panels are manufactured by First Solar, a US company. Ibex73/Wikimedia, CC BY Carine Sebi, Grenoble École de Management (GEM) and Patrick Criqui, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) The EU’s climate agenda is in trouble. The Green Deal, which aims
As the digital transformation of financial services accelerates at an unprecedented rate, it heralds significant shifts in the landscape of global finance, redefining the very essence of what money is and how it functions within the burgeoning framework of a digital economy; this shift is not merely about changing technologies but involves a
Introduction In an age where technological advancements rapidly transform societies, the role of science education becomes pivotal not merely in cultivating future scientists but in empowering entire communities. With a global thrust towards sustainable development and equitable resource distribution, the enhancement of science literacy across diverse populations stands as a beacon of progress
Title: How They Broke Britain Author: James O’Brien In “How They Broke Britain”, James O’Brien, a name synonymous with cutting critique and incisive commentary, turns his formidable analytical skills to the malaise gripping modern Britain. This isn’t just another dry socio-political diatribe; it’s a fiery narrative that seeks to unravel the intricate web
In an era defined by climatic vicissitudes and the consequential societal demands for sustainability, the onus has decidedly shifted towards engineering solutions that promise not merely amelioration but transformation. Amidst rising global temperatures and increasingly erratic weather patterns, engineers worldwide are pivoting towards strategies that integrate sustainability with technological innovation, thus redefining the
ph. Ground Picture/Shutterstock Neil Saunders, City, University of London There’s a strange trend in mathematics education in England. Maths is the most popular subject at A-level since overtaking English in 2014. It’s taken by around 85,000 and 90,000 students a year. But many universities – particularly lower-tariff institutions, which accept students with lower
ph. MisFluffy/Shutterstock Seán Jordan, Dublin City University and Louise Gillet de Chalonge, Dublin City University There is still so much we don’t understand about the origin of life on Earth. The definition of life itself is a source of debate among scientists, but most researchers agree on the fundamental ingredients of a living
Nell’era dell’innovazione accelerata e della rapidità dei cambiamenti, ci troviamo di fronte a sfide sempre più complesse e interconnesse. L’approccio tradizionale all’innovazione si è concentrato principalmente sullo sviluppo di nuove tecnologie e prodotti, trascurando spesso il lato umano delle questioni. Tuttavia, negli ultimi anni, sta emergendo un nuovo paradigma: l’innovazione empatica. . Read
From risottos to sauces, mushrooms have long been a staple in the kitchen. Now fungi are showing the potential to serve up more than just flavour – as a sustainable, bendy material for the fashion industry. Researchers are using the web-like structure of the mushroom’s root system – the mycelium – as an