Politics & Society

International experts on Artificial Intelligence gather for launch of new University research centre

A new interdisciplinary research centre with a mission to investigate Artificial Intelligence has been launched by the University of Exeter....

Duty solicitor generational mismatch risks eroding trust in the criminal justice system, study warns

The growing age imbalance in the duty solicitor scheme in England and Wales risks eroding trust in the criminal justice...

Expert to examine if young people are more anxious about the climate emergency

Major new research will examine whether younger people are more anxious about the climate emergency than older generations. The study...

Social media comments can act as “quick warning signals” against misinformation, study shows

Comments from ordinary users on social media platforms can be a force for good, helping others identify false information and...

‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point

Widespread mortality of warm-water coral reefs under way, as world reaches first tipping point With global warming set to breach...

Dental shame stops people seeking help for oral health issues, study warns

Shame can lead people to avoid getting treatment for dental issues, potentially worsening oral health inequalities, a new study warns....

Moving exhibition shows encroachment of smartphone addiction into rural Iran 

A moving new exhibition shows the encroachment of smartphone addiction into rural Iran, and the surreal impact of the internet...