By Danielle Mariann Dove, Surrey Future Fellow and Lecturer in English Literature, University of Surrey
The upcoming Wuthering Heights adaptation by Saltburn director Emerald Fennell has courted controversy since it was first announced, with Fennell’s choice of leading lady and man drawing internet critics.
Playing tragic heroine Catherine Earnshaw is the 34-year-old blonde Margot Robbie, and as tortured Heathcliff will be fellow Aussie, the 27-year-old Jacob Elordi. If you’re familiar with Emily…
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By Craig Russell, Lecturer, Pharmacy, Aston University
If you’ve ever tried discussing medicines with friends or family and found yourself stumbling over the pronunciation — or even resorting to snapping a photo of the medicine’s packaging to show your pharmacist, instead of remembering the name — you’ve probably wondered: where do drug names come from, and why can’t they be easier to remember?
Occasionally, drug names are short and snappy. But more often, they seem more like something from Greek or Norse mythology. While these names may seem overwhelming at first, they’re chosen with purpose, not as a way for big pharma to show off.
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By Aisling Pigott, Lecturer, Dietetics, Cardiff Metropolitan University
Protein intake dominates fitness advice. Whether you want to build muscle, improve your fitness or watch your weight, the common advice handed out by everyone from fitness influencers to doctors is that we need more protein.
But while protein does play an essential role in maintaining our muscle mass and overall health, all this increased attention on the importance of protein in the media…
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By Dale Pankhurst, PhD Candidate and Tutor in the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, Queen's University Belfast
Colombia has experienced an upsurge in political and criminal violence over the past few months. In late February, the National Liberation Army (ELN) leftist guerrilla insurgent group carried out four bombings…
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By Claire Kumar, Senior Research Fellow, ODI Global
Compared to 20 years ago, more Europeans (in many, but not all countries) feel immigration makes their country a better place to live.
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By Julia Yates, Professor of Organisational Psychology, City St George's, University of London
It’s much easier to decide yes or no to a single option than to compare the pros and cons of a handful.
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By Andrew Buzzell, Postdoctoral Fellow, Rotman Institute of Philosophy, Western University
Election interference is a much broader phenomenon than is often assumed. Once limited to intimidation, voter fraud or hacking, election interference includes more mundane, pervasive and ubiquitous interactions. A seemingly innocuous and casual chat with a neighbour or barista could now be considered part of a hostile influence campaign.
From this perspective, interference is less about how ballots are cast and more about shaping the motivations, intentions and contexts in which voters think about politics. Yet those same processes, debates, persuasions and messy arguments are integral…
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By Jesse Austin-Stewart, Lecturer, School of Music and Screen Arts, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
Catherine Hoad, Senior Lecturer in Critical Popular Music Studies, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
Dave Carter, Associate Professor, School of Music and Screen Arts, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
Oli Wilson, Associate Professor of Music, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
Government proposals for media reform are long overdue. But it’s also time for a bold strategic rethink to connect local creators with the right audiences.
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By Felicity Deane, Professor of Trade Law, Taxation and Climate Change, Queensland University of Technology
Both major parties agree Australia must reach net-zero emissions. That’s why winding back the safeguard mechanism would be reckless policy.
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By Zareh Ghazarian, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, Monash University
Barring its inability to initiate or amend supply bills, the Senate has almost the same powers as the House of Representatives.
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