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Health, Sports & Psychology
Rio 2016: Green pools, drug cheats, sexism and nationality - A short reading list
Why has the diving pool gone green? What does 'your team' mean in 2016? Will hosting the games make people happier? How sexist are the Olympics? A round up of academic insight from the first week of the Rio games.
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Society, Politics & Law
Brexit: On the vote in Wales
Wales voted leave by a margin of 52.5 per cent. It is an interesting case study of how people voted against their own material self interest, to increase their precarity, and to become even poorer than they already are, writes Daniel Evans.
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Society, Politics & Law
A post-convention Presidential Campaign reading list
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have been formally adopted as candidates by the two main parties; Gary Johnson is also in the race. Here's a round-up of some of the more interesting perspectives published post-conventions.
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History & The Arts
Percy Shelley: Polemicist
The political writing of Percy Shelley might have a message for the UK right now, believes Mark Summers.
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Society, Politics & Law
Terrorism in Europe and beyond: A reading list
2016 has seen a number of terrorist attacks in Europe and beyond, many of which have been linked to ISIS. The last few weeks have felt especially punishing. We've collected some of the more considered responses to the events.
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Languages
Will Brexit reduce the UK's soft power in Europe?
Without a seat at the EU table, will the UK's ability to shape Europe vanish completely? Alessio Colonnelli believes that the allure of the islands will remain strong. Indeed, he says, that might have been part of the problem in the first place...
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Society, Politics & Law
Why did poorer people vote to leave the European Union?
As we start to explore the data from last month's referendum, we're starting to understand more about why poorer people embraced Brexit, explains Ralph Fevre.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why are caves being used as hospitals in Syria?
As medical facilities become targets in the ongoing war, medics are moving into the mountains. Imogen Mathers finds out more.
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Society, Politics & Law
Why could phosphorus depletion leave us all hungry?
Easily accesible phosphorus rock sources are starting to run out. As the mines empty, food production could be hit. Should access to the rock become a basic human right?
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Society, Politics & Law
What did Bernie Sanders' campaign achieve?
Bernie Sanders has given his endorsement to his rival for the Democratic Nomination, Hillary Clinton. But could he still have an influence on the White House? Michael Patrick Cullinane believes there's a chance.
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Society, Politics & Law
Should the Americans consider the lessons of Brexit before voting this November?
Populist policies - by definition - are easy ways to build support. But, warns Jeffrey Kucik, there could be an economic cost to be paid in attacking free trade agreements.
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Society, Politics & Law
Why do American parties hold conventions?
They're expensive, tricky to organise, and - as the Republicans are finding this week - can be strewn with difficulties. Why do the two main US parties hold conventions to select a candidate?