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English physician and scientist, who was the pioneer of smallpox vaccine, Edward Jenner sees off the anti-vaccinators.

Coronavirus vaccine: lessons from the 19th-century smallpox anti-vaxxer movement

July 31, 2020

Steven King, Professor of Economic and Social History, Nottingham Trent University

There is hope a coronavirus vaccine might be ready by the end of the year.... read the full article on The Conversation

Uber supreme court battle: even if drivers win, they need new laws to protect them

July 23, 2020

Tom Vickers, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, Nottingham Trent University

The UK supreme court has just heard an appeal from Uber that has far-reaching implications... read the full article on The Conversation

Your pension has a huge role to play in combating climate change – here's how to make it sustainable

July 16, 2020

Stephanie Giamporcaro, Associate Professor, Sustainable Finance, Nottingham Trent University | Jean-Pascal Gond, Professor of Corporate Social Responsibility, City, University of London

The onus to live sustainably has never been greater. It drives everyday actions from making... read the full article on The Conversation

Neowise seen from the International Space Station.

Neowise: an increasingly rare opportunity to spot a comet with the naked eye

July 16, 2020

Gareth Dorrian, Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Space Science, University of Birmingham | Ian Whittaker, Senior Lecturer in Physics, Nottingham Trent University

Neowise is the first bright comet to be visible with the naked eye from the... read the full article on The Conversation

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This is what happened the morning the first atomic bomb created a new world

July 15, 2020

Daniel Cordle, Associate Professor in English and American Literature, Nottingham Trent University

Fifteen seconds before 5.30am on July 16 1945, above an area of New Mexico desert... read the full article on The Conversation

Working and living practices may explain Leicester’s coronavirus spike

July 2, 2020

Ian Clark, Professor in Human Resource Management, Nottingham Trent University | Huw Fearnall-Williams, Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, Nottingham Trent University | James Hunter, Principal Lecturer in Public Policy, Nottingham Trent University | Rich Pickford, Knowledge Exchange and Impact Officer, Nottingham Trent University

Following a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, Leicester has become the first city in the... read the full article on The Conversation

Boris Johnson's political brand is in deep trouble

June 26, 2020

Christopher Pich, Senior Lecturer, Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University

Boris Johnson has had a tricky time as UK prime minister of late. He faces... read the full article on The Conversation

Flat-faced breeds, like the bulldog, were at greater risk.

Nine dog breeds at higher risk of heatstroke – and what you can do to prevent it

June 18, 2020

Emily J Hall, Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing, Nottingham Trent University | Anne Carter, Lecturer in Animal Biology, Nottingham Trent University | Dan O'Neill, Royal Veterinary College

As temperatures begin to warm up, it might be tempting to take your dog for... read the full article on The Conversation

Anya Shrubsole during the 2019 Women’s Ashes Test match at the County Ground, Taunton, UK.

Coverage of women's sport is pathetic at the best of times – the lockdown has made it even worse

June 15, 2020

Ali Bowes, Lecturer in Sociology of Sport, Nottingham Trent University

Cast your mind back to the summer of 2019. By the second week of July,... read the full article on The Conversation

The world's most venomous snake, the inland taipan, is only found in Australia.

Curious Kids: why do so many dangerous animals live in Australia?

June 8, 2020

Louise Gentle, Senior Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University

Why do so many dangerous animals live in Australia? – Lucy, aged seven, Kent, UK... read the full article on The Conversation

Glacier mice were first documented in 1951, but they continue to mystify scientists.

Glacier mice: these herds of moss-balls roam the ice – and we’re uncovering their mysteries

June 8, 2020

Nicholas Midgley, Lecturer in Physical Geography, Nottingham Trent University | Stephen Coulson, Project Manager, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Glaciers are commonly considered to be cold and barren places that are hostile to life.... read the full article on The Conversation

Coronavirus: how to reduce your children's screen time – and make them more active

June 3, 2020

Hyunjae Daniel Shin, Senior Lecturer in Product Design, College of Art & Design and Built Environment, Nottingham Trent University | Amin Al-Habaibeh, Professor of Intelligent Engineering Systems, Nottingham Trent University

Even prior to COVID-19 pandemic, our research revealed that 83% of parents were concerned about... read the full article on The Conversation

If all cars were electric, UK carbon emissions would drop by 12%

May 29, 2020

George Milev, PhD Researcher, Nottingham Trent University | Amin Al-Habaibeh, Professor of Intelligent Engineering Systems, Nottingham Trent University

The COVID-19 lockdown has led to reduced pollution and emissions in the UK and around... read the full article on The Conversation

SpaceX astronaut launch: here's the rocket science

May 27, 2020

Gareth Dorrian, Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Space Science, University of Birmingham | Ian Whittaker, Lecturer in Physics, Nottingham Trent University

Two NASA astronauts, Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, have finally made history by travelling to... read the full article on The Conversation

Intermittent fasting: if you're struggling to lose weight, this might be why

May 21, 2020

David Clayton, Lecturer in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Nottingham Trent University

Intermittent fasting is a way of losing weight that favours flexibility over calorie counting. It... read the full article on The Conversation

Tom Moore knighthood shows the value of honours system – but reform is needed

May 20, 2020

Matthew Mokhefi-Ashton, Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, Nottingham Trent University

Has there been a more popular knighthood in recent times than that granted to Captain... read the full article on The Conversation

A worker disinfects Giza Zoo in Egypt, April 12 2020.

How captive animals are coping with the sudden emptiness of the world's zoos and aquariums

May 18, 2020

Ellen Williams, Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University | Jessica Rendle, Honorary Postdoctoral Associate in Conservation Medicine, Murdoch University

More than 700 million people visit zoos and aquariums each year worldwide, so human visitors... read the full article on The Conversation

Belly Mujinga: legal experts on the questions raised when someone dies after being spat on during the coronavirus pandemic

May 14, 2020

Samantha Pegg, Senior Lecturer, Criminal Law, Nottingham Trent University | Mark Thomas, Senior Lecturer, Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University

The death of Belly Mujinga, a ticket collector in London, has added a new dimension... read the full article on The Conversation

Reports of UK roadkill down two-thirds – but will hedgehogs thrive after lockdown?

May 12, 2020

Lauren Moore, PhD Candidate in Road Ecology, Nottingham Trent University

Roads are an unforgiving place for wildlife. The almost constant rush of cars, lorries, vans... read the full article on The Conversation

The statue to Marshall Konev in Prague being dismantled, April 2020.

VE Day: 'memory war' continues between Europe and Russia even under lockdown

May 7, 2020

WIlliam Niven, Professor in Contemporary German History, Nottingham Trent University

How happy the Austrians will be that the Bleiburg commemorations won’t be happening in 2020.... read the full article on The Conversation

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