Why electoral systems matter for democracy

Why electoral systems matter for democracy

Why electoral systems matter for democracy Published: There is huge variety in the methods that democracies around the world use to elect legislators and leaders. Professor André Blais, from the University of Montreal in Canada, and Professor Damien Bol, from King’s...
Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

Plant polymers as plastic alternatives Published: Plastics are cheap and versatile but have a long-lasting environmental impact, and the race is on to roll out effective alternatives. Professor Jeffrey Catchmark and his team at Pennsylvania State University in the US...
Cyber security for the AI age

Cyber security for the AI age

Cyber security for the AI age Published: As the digital world grows in power and complexity, so do the threats it faces. There is a constant arms race between cyber security and cyber criminals, both rushing to outcompete the other in sophistication. This means that...
Using adsorbents to help society

Using adsorbents to help society

Using adsorbents to help society Published: You will likely have heard of absorption before, but have you heard of adsorption? At the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, USA, Dr Yamil Colón is a chemical and biomolecular engineer studying this important chemical...
Urban farming for urban families

Urban farming for urban families

Urban farming for urban families Published: Our well-being is intimately linked to the food that we eat and the places where it is grown. Healthy soils produce nutrient-dense food, which helps us stay healthy, both in body and in mind. For those of us who live in...