Hundreds of thousands of students have now nervously opened their A-level results. These handfuls of letter grades matter, and not just to the students themselves. They have far-reaching effects on our whole education system ...
Education
Aug 17, 2024
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The new government has come to power at a time when trust in politics is, in the Labor party's words, "shattered." Keir Starmer has set out his government's aim to restore "the highest standard of integrity and honesty" in ...
Social Sciences
Aug 17, 2024
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What will our climate look like in the future? It is hard to overstate not only the importance of answering this question, but also the challenges involved in doing so.
Environment
Aug 17, 2024
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If we want to research a subject, how do we do it? We could read about it in books or do experiments in a lab. Or another way is to find people who know something about it and ask them.
Ecology
Aug 17, 2024
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The ancient ritual meaning of Stonehenge is still a mystery, but researchers are one step closer to understanding how the famous stone circle was created.
Archaeology
Aug 17, 2024
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During the solstices, thousands gather at Stonehenge on the Salisbury Plain in England to celebrate the monument's astronomical alignment. The focal point of these festivities is the Altar Stone—the six-ton sandstone slab ...
Archaeology
Aug 17, 2024
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The Niger Delta, in southern Nigeria, is one of the most significant oil-producing regions in the world. It spans over 70,000 square kilometers and is also an area of great biodiversity, including mangroves, swamps and rainforests. ...
Environment
Aug 17, 2024
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Good morning! Here are a few of this week's most interesting science stories to read while you're settling into the couch with your cup of General Foods International French Vanilla Cafe.
People who have spent time in state care as children are far less likely to go to university than their peers who have not been in care.
Social Sciences
Aug 17, 2024
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of schools across the U.S. shifted to virtual learning. In a new study, published in Social Education Research, researchers conducted interviews with parents of students who ...
Social Sciences
Aug 17, 2024
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