Even With Unlimited Student Loans, College Is Unaffordable
In the 1980s, universities lobbied Congress to make student loans unlimited, so everyone could get a college education and have higher earnings. Now, college is more unaffordable than ever.
Your Memory Can Play Tricks On You – Here’s How
Your memory can play tricks on you. ShutterstockBy Catherine Loveday, University of Westminster
Research Gone Awry: When Prestige Becomes The Prize
It's the research that counts. ShutterstockBy Ottoline Leyser, University of Cambridge
Why Is Antarctic Sea Ice Getting Thicker?
We can't figure it out. Changehali, CC BYBy Edward Hanna, University of Sheffield
In The 21st Century, What Counts As An Academic Publication?
Sunlight is the best medicine. rishibando, CC BY-NCBy Christopher Sampson, University of Nottingham
The Mind-Bending Mathematics Needed To Figure Out The Universe
Artistic rendering of the Square Kilometre Array at night. SKA OrganisationBy Yves Wiaux, Heriot Watt University and Jason McEwen, University College London
Today's Teens Are Not As Bad As We're Led To Believe
What do you presume about me? auremar/ShutterstockBy James Williams, University of Sussex
Cracks In Cryptography: Codebreaking Has Moved On Since Turing's Day
After decades of cracking, the cracks are appearing in cryptography. infobunny, CC BYBy Bill Buchanan, Edinburgh Napier University We have always been been intrigued by keeping secrets and uncovering the secrets of others, whether that’s childhood secret messages, or secrets and codebreaking of national importance.
Beyond The ‘Poo Bus’: Human Waste Has Many Uses
All aboard. Ben Birchall/PABy Sarah Jewitt, University of NottinghamA British “poo bus” went into service last week, powered by biomethane energy derived from human waste at a sewage plant.
Privacy For Safety: How Much Will You Forfeit?
shutterstockBy Carsten Maple, University of Warwick
Why Modern Medical Students Are Staying Away From Psychiatry
Physician attitudes towards mental illness can reflect the general public's prejudice. Dariush M/ ShutterstockBy Adam Brenner, UT Southwestern Medical Center
EU Obsession With Google Shows How Little It Understands 21st Century Economics
Credit: EUBy David Glance, University of Western AustraliaThe Parliament of the European Union last week voted to call on member states and the European Commission to investigate the operation of search engines in Europe to ensure “a balanced, fair and open Internet search structure”.
