A book that criticizes alternative medicine to treat conditions that have names but no criteria is controversial - because it runs up against a supplement and alternative medicine enabled by governments that believe science can't be trusted
Credit: Ed Bierman, CC BYBy Clive Trueman, University of SouthamptonFish are acutely aware of sea temperature; it’s one of the key reasons particular species of fish live where they do. As the oceans warm however, many tropical species are moving towards cooler climes. So might the traditional cod and chips one day be replaced by Nemo and chips?
Stick 'em up. Credit: Me2, CC BY-NC-SABy Toby Miller, Cardiff University
Artistic impression of the Milky Way galaxy. The blue halo of material surrounding the galaxy indicates the expected distribution of the mysterious dark matter. ESO/L. Calçada, CC BYBy Geraint Lewis, University of Sydney
The pale blue dot. Credit: NASABy Monica Grady, The Open UniversityWorld Space Week is one of a series of events co-ordinated by the UN to celebrate the global nature of space exploration. It was established in 1999.
David Fincher's film shows the desolation of failed suburban promises. Credit: Twentieth Century FoxBy Julie McIntyre, University of Newcastle
Takes time and effort. Credit: maradonna 8888By Kira Shaw, University of SheffieldSeeing pictures of preened celebrities, or even slimmer friends, makes many wish that their arms were that little bit thinner or abs more tightly toned. Most of us have an existing desire to be a normal healthy weight, but not everyone seems able to achieve this goal.
A female neriid fly (right) laying eggs, while her mate fights off a rival male. Angela Crean and Russell Bonduriansky. Credit: Author providedBy Angela Crean and Russell Bonduriansky
Naomi Klein: To fight climate change, we have to end capitalism. Mariusz Kubik, CC BYBy Matthew Nisbet, Northeastern UniversityEarth is “f---ed” and our insatiable growth economy is to blame. So argues Naomi Klein in her intentionally provocative best-seller This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate.
Who doesn't want more brain power? Credit: James SteidlBy Elizabeth Maratos, University of LeicesterThe practice of physically stimulating the brain in order to alleviate symptoms of illness and injury has been around since the early 20th century. For example, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is still used to alleviate symptoms of depression.
A close up of one of the hand stencils found in the prehistoric caves in Indonesia. Credit: Kinez Riza, Author providedBy Paul S.C.Taçon, Griffith University; Adam Brumm, Griffith University, and Maxime Aubert, Griffith University
Commotion outside house of infected nurse Teresa Ramos near Madrid. Credit: EPABy Peter Barlow, Edinburgh Napier University
Violent rhetoric appeals to disaffected young men because it gives them a challenge to express aggression as 'proof' of manhood. Credit: Sillouetted children playing as soldiers/ShutterstockBy David Plummer, Griffith UniversityRecent coverage of counter-terrorism raids in Australia featured hard-core gyms, anabolic steroids, nightclub bouncers, gangs and weapons. Footage from the Middle East regularly depicts truckloads of young bearded warriors bristling with ordnance.
