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Journals give more publicity to ‘weak science’

Scientists often bemoan journalists’ shoddy reporting of research findings.

First published by | January 13, 2016 | Education | 0 responses

Are energy-saving settings bad for the environment?

Volkswagen’s deceptive engine controls, uncovered a few months ago, gave its cars a dual personality ...

First published by | January 13, 2016 | Sustainability | 0 responses

Pointing Fingers Over Test Fraud

NCAA punishes U of Louisiana-Lafayette over egregious case of test fraud -- and the university in turn sues ACT over its role.

First published by | January 13, 2016 | Education | 0 responses

Lego changes bulk buy policy after Ai Weiwei backlash

Lego has said it is reversing its policy on bulk purchases and will no longer ask customers what they want to use the bricks for.

First published by | January 13, 2016 | Social Change | 0 responses

‘Dark heart of the ivory trade’ no more: Hong Kong to phase out ivory sales

Activists have hailed the announcement that Hong Kong will phase out the sale of ivory in the city, a major bastion of the trade.

First published by | January 13, 2016 | Social Change | 0 responses

Universities ‘should measure outcomes of internationalisation’

More universities should measure the impact of their internationalisation strategies rather than assuming their initiatives will be beneficial ...

First published by | January 14, 2016 | Education | 0 responses

6 ways Obama can cement a legacy of climate action

In his final State of the Union address, President Barack Obama on Tuesday ranked the importance of a climate change strategy on a par with national security, economic equality and a more effective political process.

First published by | January 14, 2016 | Sustainability | 0 responses