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The fangblenny pretends to be a helpful 'cleaner fish' but actually bites its hosts.

Parasites: what causes some species to evolve to exploit others

January 19, 2021

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

If you saw the first episode of David Attenborough’s new BBC series Perfect Planet, you... read the full article on The Conversation

Even short periods of physical activity can improve concentration throughout the day.

Physical activity is good for your concentration – here's why

January 7, 2021

Simon Cooper, Senior Lecturer in Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University

Whether it’s during the post-lunch slump or just one of those days, we all struggle... read the full article on The Conversation

Breeds with exaggerated features include the Scottish fold.

Cats with round faces and big eyes might be cute, but you can't tell how they're feeling – new research

January 6, 2021

Lauren Finka, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Nottingham Trent University

For decades, humans have been selectively breeding cats and dogs to exhibit exaggerated features –... read the full article on The Conversation

NASA's James Webb telescope mirror undergoing cryogenic testing.

Six space missions to look forward to in 2021

January 1, 2021

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

Space exploration achieved several notable firsts in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, including commercial human... read the full article on The Conversation

Christmas will be different this year – but it's important to celebrate together, even online

December 9, 2020

Mhairi Bowe, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Nottingham Trent University

There is no doubt that Christmas will be different this year. Lockdowns and distancing guidelines... read the full article on The Conversation

Grazing cattle in wood pastures could be a win-win for food growers and the environment.

UK Agriculture Bill: how farming and forestry could co-exist happily

December 2, 2020

Philippe B. Wilson, Professor of Animal Science and Bioinformatics, and One Health Medical Technologies, Nottingham Trent University | Stephen Hall, Emeritus Professor of Animal Science and Visiting Lecturer, Estonian University of Life Sciences, University of Lincoln

Trees for storing carbon, grazing for livestock, improved animal welfare and sustainable rural economies –... read the full article on The Conversation

Joe Biden et l’espace : les plans américains d’exploration spatiale pourraient-ils changer ?

November 16, 2020

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

Donald Trump a fixé des objectifs audacieux en matière d’exploration spatiale pendant son mandat –... read the full article on The Conversation

Why autumn is such a dangerous time for hedgehog mothers – and how to help them

November 16, 2020

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

After months of hard work raising hoglets by themselves, autumn finds female hedgehogs in a... read the full article on The Conversation

Nobody got the 1948 election result right.

Joe Biden: how betting markets foresaw the result of the 2020 US election

November 13, 2020

Leighton Vaughan Williams, Professor of Economics and Finance. Director of the Betting Research Unit and the Political Forecasting Unit at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University

Records of the betting on US presidential elections can be traced back to 1868. Since... read the full article on The Conversation

Christmas in 1646 was cancelled and the usual drunken merriment was banned.

When Christmas was cancelled: a lesson from history

November 13, 2020

Martyn Bennett, Professor of Early Modern History, Nottingham Trent University

The prospect of a Christmas without large-scale celebrations is preying on minds. After the widespread... read the full article on The Conversation

Mars 2020 Perseverance space mission launches from Kennedy Space Center.

From Space Force to Artemis: what Joe Biden presidency may mean in orbit and beyond

November 11, 2020

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

Donald Trump set bold goals for space exploration during his time in office – from... read the full article on The Conversation

Why the UK should stop talking tough on a no-deal Brexit

October 26, 2020

Ursula F Ott, Professor of International Business, Nottingham Trent University | Pervez N Ghauri, Professor of International Business, University of Birmingham

Reaching an agreement in trade deals is, in the best of times, a long process.... read the full article on The Conversation

The war against plastic is distracting us from pollution that cannot be seen

October 26, 2020

Thomas Stanton, Lecturer in Environmental Science, Nottingham Trent University | Matthew Johnson, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, University of Nottingham | Paul Kay, Associate Professor in Water Quality, University of Leeds

The war against plastic may be overshadowing greater threats to the environment. In a collaboration... read the full article on The Conversation

Whistle-blowers in South Africa are treated as pariahs in spite of their moral courage

October 22, 2020

Theresa Onaji-Benson, Researcher -Ethics and Governance think tank, Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria | Elmé Vivier, Senior Research Fellow | Gideon Pogrund, Director of Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) Ethics and Governance Think Tank, University of Pretoria | Mollie Painter, Professor of Ethics and Organisation, Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University

Recent reports of the looting of relief funds meant for managing the COVID-19 pandemic have... read the full article on The Conversation

How elite sportswomen have suffered more than men during the pandemic

October 21, 2020

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

Following an “invisible summer” caused by the coronavirus pandemic, elite women’s sport is finally returning... read the full article on The Conversation

Les personnes au corps « en forme de pomme » stockent plus de graisse dans leur abdomen, tandis que celles au corps « en forme de poire » la stockent plutôt dans le bas du corps.

Graisse abdominale et décès prématuré : pourquoi il faut vraiment perdre ce ventre

October 1, 2020

Rebecca Dumbell, Lecturer, Nottingham Trent University

On savait déjà que le gras excédentaire, qui a tendance à s’accumuler en « bouée » autour... read the full article on The Conversation

'Apple shaped' people store more fat in their abdomen, while 'pear shaped' people store it in their lower body.

Belly fat linked to higher risk of premature death, regardless of your weight

October 1, 2020

Rebecca Dumbell, Lecturer, Nottingham Trent University

It’s well known that carrying extra fat around your waist can be harmful to your... read the full article on The Conversation

Los sumideros naturales de carbono cantábricos, en peligro

September 22, 2020

Guaduneth Chico, Lecturer in Environmental Sciences and GIS, Nottingham Trent University | Ben Clutterbuck, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science, Nottingham Trent University | Nicholas Midgley, Lecturer in Physical Geography, Nottingham Trent University

La cornisa cantábrica alberga un gran número de hábitats con una increíble biodiversidad tanto en... read the full article on The Conversation

Eko Atlantic city in Lagos is described as the largest real estate project in Africa and dubbed the Dubai of Africa.

Cities like Lagos need building designs that don't just copy global styles

September 13, 2020

Dr Anthony Ogbuokiri, Senior Lecturer, Nottingham Trent University | Dr Emmanuel Manu, Associate Professor in Quantity Surveying and Project Management, Nottingham Trent University

Covered in glass, the former IMB Plaza building in Lagos stood as an example of... read the full article on The Conversation

Nearly 300 workers at Northampton's Greencore factory tested positive for coronavirus.

Greencore factory: timeline of a coronavirus outbreak shows staff must be listened to

September 11, 2020

Tom Vickers, Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Convenor of the Work Futures Research Group, Nottingham Trent University | Helen Shipton, Professor of International Human Resource Management, Nottingham Trent University | Wilson Wong, Visiting Professor, Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University

The coronavirus outbreak at the Greencore factory was so bad that the UK government recently... read the full article on The Conversation

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