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Amphibian species are particularly at risk.

Thousands more species at risk of extinction than currently recorded, suggests new study

August 8, 2022

Lilly P. Harvey, PhD Researcher, Environmental Science, Nottingham Trent University

New research suggests the extinction crisis may be even worse than we thought. More than... read the full article on The Conversation

Do I have COVID or hay fever? Here’s how to tell

August 5, 2022

Samuel J. White, Senior Lecturer in Genetic Immunology, Nottingham Trent University | Philippe B. Wilson, Professor of One Health, Nottingham Trent University

With warm weather in the northern hemisphere, many people will be suffering from pollen allergies.... read the full article on The Conversation

Pakar Menjawab: Mengapa orang tua zaman sekarang cenderung memberi nama yang 'ribet' untuk anak?

August 3, 2022

Nurul Fitri Ramadhani, Editor Politik + Masyarakat, The Conversation Indonesia

Sepertinya sudah hampir tidak ada orang tua zaman sekarang – angkatan generasi milenial – yang... read the full article on The Conversation

Les parents choisissent tous un prénom qu’ils veulent tout aussi unique que leur enfant.

Prénoms : pourquoi choisissons-nous tous les mêmes ?

July 29, 2022

Jane Pilcher, Associate Professor of Sociology, Nottingham Trent University | Birgit Eggert, Assistant professor in Nordic Studies, University of Copenhagen | Katrine Bechsgaard, Postdoctoral scholar, University of California, Berkeley

Le phénomène est courant : vous attendez un enfant et vous vous mettez à voir des... read the full article on The Conversation

Adenoviruses are common in children, causing infections such as mild colds and pinkeye.

Hepatitis in children: scientists have found a possible cause for the mystery outbreak

July 27, 2022

Conor Meehan, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Nottingham Trent University

Between April and July of this year, 1,010 cases of severe hepatitis without any explainable... read the full article on The Conversation

Extreme heat and the gear worn by firefighters can lead to physical ailments.

UK heatwave: how the fire service will need to prepare as extreme weather events get worse

July 22, 2022

Rowena Hill, Professor of Psychology, Nottingham Trent University

The UK’s record-breaking heatwave made it clear how unprepared much of the country is for... read the full article on The Conversation

Revealing Nottingham's secret history through augmented reality

July 21, 2022

Andrea Moneta, Senior Lecturer in Theatre Design, Nottingham Trent University

You probably know of Robin Hood, the heroic outlaw who stole from the rich and... read the full article on The Conversation

Young parents often look for the name that will be as unique as their kid.

Baby names: why we all choose the same ones

July 18, 2022

Jane Pilcher, Associate Professor of Sociology, Nottingham Trent University | Birgit Eggert, Assistant professor in Nordic Studies, University of Copenhagen | Katrine Bechsgaard, Postdoctoral scholar, University of California, Berkeley

You might be one of those people who, since their own childhood, has curated lists... read the full article on The Conversation

Cómo cuidar a su mascota durante una ola de calor

July 18, 2022

Anne Carter, Senior Lecturer in Animal Biology, Nottingham Trent University | Dan O'Neill, Associate Professor Companion Animal Epidemiology, Royal Veterinary College | Emily J Hall, Lecturer in Veterinary Education, Royal Veterinary College

A medida que las temperaturas alcanzan niveles insoportables, es probable que las mascotas tengan problemas... read the full article on The Conversation

How to keep your pets safe in a heatwave

July 15, 2022

Anne Carter, Senior Lecturer in Animal Biology, Nottingham Trent University | Dan O'Neill, Associate Professor Companion Animal Epidemiology, Royal Veterinary College | Emily J Hall, Lecturer in Veterinary Education, Royal Veterinary College

As temperatures reach uncomfortably high levels, pets are likely to struggle with the heat. Here’s... read the full article on The Conversation

In defence of ants

July 14, 2022

Christopher Terrell Nield, Principal lecturer, bioscience, Nottingham Trent University

To the uninitiated there are two types of ants in the UK: the red ones... read the full article on The Conversation

Connecting local sights with personal stories of being a newcomer to the city creates more meaningful experiences for visitors.

How refugees leading city walking tours helps increase their sense of belonging – new research

June 16, 2022

Elisa Burrai, Senior Lecturer in Tourism and International Development, Leeds Beckett University | Dorina-Maria Buda, Professor of Marketing and Tourism, Nottingham Trent University

Worldwide, one person becomes forcibly displaced every three seconds. The thinktank the Institute for Economics... read the full article on The Conversation

Is Google’s LaMDA conscious? A philosopher's view

June 15, 2022

Benjamin Curtis, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Ethics, Nottingham Trent University | Julian Savulescu, Visiting Professor in Biomedical Ethics, Murdoch Children's Research Institute; Distinguished Visiting Professor in Law, University of Melbourne; Uehiro Chair in Practical Ethics, University of Oxford

LaMDA is Google’s latest artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Blake Lemoine, a Google AI engineer, has... read the full article on The Conversation

Five of the world's tiniest robots

June 14, 2022

Joao Filipe Ferreira, Senior lecturer in Computer Science, Nottingham Trent University

Allow me to take you on a trip down my memory lane. As a young... read the full article on The Conversation

Five books to read while in the Derbyshire countryside

June 14, 2022

Heather Green, PhD Candidate, Literary Heritage, Nottingham Trent University

The Derbyshire countryside, in England’s East Midlands, is a region that has inspired writers –... read the full article on The Conversation

Grenfell Tower: the difficult task of creating a fitting memorial to the tragedy

June 13, 2022

Ana Souto, Senior Lecturer in Architectural History, Nottingham Trent University

In the days and weeks after the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy, in which 72 people... read the full article on The Conversation

Many people find intermittent fasting to be more flexible and easy to follow than other diets.

Is intermittent fasting actually good for weight loss? Here's what the evidence says

June 10, 2022

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

If you’re someone who’s thought about losing weight or has wanted to get healthier in... read the full article on The Conversation

Menyentuh wajah adalah sinyal stres yang umum

Riset baru: stres bisa membuat kita lebih disukai orang lain

June 9, 2022

Jamie Whitehouse, Research Fellow, Department of Psychology, Nottingham Trent University

Manusia berperilaku dengan cara yang aneh. Kita dengan mudah mengungkapkan perasaan batin kita pada saat-saat... read the full article on The Conversation

The tactics Tory rebels could use to derail Boris Johnson

June 9, 2022

Thomas Caygill, Lecturer in Politics, Nottingham Trent University

Boris Johnson is keen to move on from the confidence vote that, while showing a... read the full article on The Conversation

Conservation science still rests on how animals can benefit humans

June 8, 2022

Heather Alberro, Lecturer in Global Sustainable Development, Nottingham Trent University | Bron Taylor, Professor of Environmental and Social Ethics, University of Florida | Helen Kopnina, Senior Lecturer, Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University, Newcastle

The accelerating loss of other species around the globe is so extensive that many experts... read the full article on The Conversation

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