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The Sun by the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly of NASA s Solar Dynamics Observatory.

Four graphs that suggest we can't blame climate change on solar activity

January 24, 2020

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

The past decade (2010-2019) was the hottest on record and five of the top 10... read the full article on The Conversation

Betelgeuse adalah bintang merah di bagian kanan atas gambar.

Redupnya bintang aneh Betelgeuse terbitkan rumor kematiannya segera terjadi, benarkah?

January 24, 2020

Daniel Brown, Lecturer in Astronomy, Nottingham Trent University

Setiap musim memiliki konstelasi bintang yang khas terlihat di langit malam. Konstelasi atau rasi bintang... read the full article on The Conversation

Betelguese is the red star in the top right quarter of the picture.

Betelgeuse: star's weird dimming sparks rumours that its death is imminent

January 13, 2020

Daniel Brown, Lecturer in Astronomy, Nottingham Trent University

Every season has its characteristic star constellations in the night sky. Orion – one of... read the full article on The Conversation

Veganism: not just that you are what you eat, but how you live.

Veganism has always been more about living an ethical life than just avoiding meat and dairy

January 7, 2020

Kate Stewart, Principal Lecturer in Sociology, Nottingham Trent University | Matthew Cole, Lecturer in Criminology, The Open University

“Ethical veganism” has been ruled to be a philosophical belief in the UK in an... read the full article on The Conversation

SpaceX's Dragon 2 will carry humans for the first time in 2020.

Space milestones: here are the missions to look forward to in 2020

January 3, 2020

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

Last year was an excellent year for space exploration, with the icing on the Christmas... read the full article on The Conversation

The answer depends on a number of factors -- including what motivates us to workout.

Mental health: which is better – team sports or solo exercise?

December 31, 2019

Laura Healy, Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching, Nottingham Trent University

Exercise is not only good for your physical health, it’s good for your mental health,... read the full article on The Conversation

Hydroelectric power has helped Costa Rica ditch fossil fuels.

Climate change: six positive news stories from 2019

December 28, 2019

Heather Alberro, Associate Lecturer/PhD Candidate in Political Ecology, Nottingham Trent University | Dénes Csala, Lecturer in Energy Storage Systems Dynamics, Lancaster University | Hannah Cloke, Professor of Hydrology, University of Reading | Marc Hudson, Researcher in Sustainable Consumption, University of Manchester | Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth System Science, UCL | Richard Hodgkins, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography, Loughborough University

The climate breakdown continues. Over the past year, The Conversation has covered fires in the... read the full article on The Conversation

Don’t feel guilty about a commercial Christmas – it provides the economy with a vital boost

December 24, 2019

Nelson Blackley, Senior Research Associate, Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University

The “commercialisation” of Christmas has long been a feature of the season. Although there have... read the full article on The Conversation

Mainan anak yang ramah lingkungan untuk Natal. Ini tips dari ahli

December 23, 2019

Matthew Watkins, Senior Lecturer in Product Design, Nottingham Trent University

Ketika berbicara tentang sampah plastik, kita membayangkan kemasan plastik, gulungan plastik, serta mikro plastik. Lalu,... read the full article on The Conversation

Nature and technology can combine to help farms of the future nourish the earth and its inhabitants.

Three ways farms of the future can feed the planet and heal it too

December 20, 2019

Karen Rial-Lovera, Senior Lecturer in Agriculture, Nottingham Trent University

Intensive agriculture may be nourishing most of the Earth’s inhabitants, but it’s doing the opposite... read the full article on The Conversation

Your personality determines how you experience pain – and it's the same with your pet

December 18, 2019

Carrie Ijichi, Senior Lecturer in Animal Behaviour & Welfare, Nottingham Trent University

Would you brush off a serious injury as “just a scratch”? Perhaps you’re the opposite... read the full article on The Conversation

More money for new teachers, but schools could still financially struggle.

Conservative parliamentary majority: what it could mean for schools

December 16, 2019

Chris Rolph, Director, Nottingham Institute of Education, Nottingham Trent University

How will schools fare under a new Conservative government that’s in a strong position to... read the full article on The Conversation

Artist's impression of the Mars 2020 rover.

Life on Mars? Europe commits to groundbreaking mission to bring back rocks to Earth

December 5, 2019

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

It will be one of the most daunting, complicated and, potentially, scientifically rewarding missions ever... read the full article on The Conversation

Election polls: how they are made and why it's so hard to get them right

December 5, 2019

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

The final published opinion polls from the 2017 UK general election gave the Conservatives an... read the full article on The Conversation

How to find the most sustainable and long-lasting children's toys

December 4, 2019

Matthew Watkins, Senior Lecturer in Product Design, Nottingham Trent University

Think about the way plastic pollution has been reported in recent years and you’re probably... read the full article on The Conversation

A protest for safe drinking water in Barrancabermeja, January 2018. The sign reads: ‘Out of love for your mother, we want potable water’.

Colombia: being an environmental activist in some countries is much more dangerous than in others

November 29, 2019

Fatima Garcia Elena, Associate Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University

Climate change, plastic pollution, rising sea levels – environmentalists in developed countries are calling for... read the full article on The Conversation

Les chats domestiques sont les ancêtres directs de félins chasseurs. Comment s'assurer qu'ils sont heureux dans nos maisons?

Chats d’intérieur : comment s’assurer de leur bonheur, selon la science

November 28, 2019

Mark Farnworth, Associate Professor of Animal Behaviour, Nottingham Trent University | Lauren Finka, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Nottingham Trent University

D’ici 2030, 60 pour cent de la population mondiale vivra en ville, tandis qu’une personne sur... read the full article on The Conversation

Cara melihat bintang dan mengatasi polusi cahaya di halaman Anda sendiri

November 25, 2019

Daniel Brown, Lecturer in Astronomy, Nottingham Trent University

Langit gelap di ruang terbuka membantu orang-orang untuk melihat keajaiban luar angkasa, baik dengan mata... read the full article on The Conversation

Keeping cats indoors: how to ensure your pet is happy, according to science

November 22, 2019

Mark Farnworth, Associate Professor of Animal Behaviour, Nottingham Trent University | Lauren Finka, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Nottingham Trent University

By 2030, 60% of the world’s population will live in cities, while one in three... read the full article on The Conversation

Comment savoir si votre chat souffre ?

November 19, 2019

Lauren Finka, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Nottingham Trent University

On dit que les yeux sont le miroir de l’âme. Et la recherche suggère que... read the full article on The Conversation

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