Digital nomads have rejected the office and now want to replace the nation state. But there is a darker side to this quest for global freedom: Vasin Leenanuruksa / Alamy A ‘network state’ is ideologically aligned but geographically decentralised. The people are spread around the world in clusters of varying size, but their hearts are …
Want to get more women to start their own businesses? Here’s what it takes: Shutterstock Globally, men are twice as likely as women to start a business. Most research into how to start a business has been focused on men. Not much has looked at why women are not fully represented among entrepreneurs or how …
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak want to crack down on migration – an expert reviews their plans: Immigration is an ideological headache for the UK’s Conservative party, caught between its neoliberal new right that champions free markets, and its social conservatism, which immigration is said to threaten. But a restrictive immigration stance has been a …
Corporations want to profit from the world’s problems – here’s how they can solve them instead: Shutterstock/seisler There’s a good chance that you would like to see COVID disappear for good. And you may also wish for an end to the war in Ukraine – or any other war for that matter. But would you …
Boris Johnson is a bit like Churchill – but not in the ways he might want: Parallels don’t usually make for good history. They can overly flatter or excuse those involved, or imply a historic figure would act today as they did in the past. Sometimes, though, politicians themselves invite comparisons with a famous predecessor. …
Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? Polling shows party members want her – but the wider voting public would choose him: Flickr/UK Government, CC BY-NC-SA Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are the final two candidates chosen to go head-to-head in the battle to become the next leader of the Conservative party and, therefore, the next prime …
How much money do people want to achieve their ideal life? Our research gave a surprising result: How much money would you have to win in a lottery to achieve your ideal life? Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock Money can’t buy happiness. Many of us are told this at some point in our lives, but that …
If we want to build truly sustainable cities, we need to think about how women use energy and space: Women use energy in different ways to men. Shutterstock Women and men balance their different responsibilities in different ways, something the pandemic has brought into sharp relief. But that isn’t always considered by those designing buildings. …
Want to run for office in Kenya? Here’s how much it’ll cost you: Candidates are always willing to outspend each other to boost their visibility during the campaigns amid fierce competition for the elective posts. Fredrik Lerneryd/AFP via Getty Images Kenya’s constitution provides for election of the president and 47 governors to head the executive …
Sustainable investment: want a green place to start putting your money away? Here’s what you need to know: Socially responsible investing is becoming more popular. Shutterstock Supposedly sustainable investment funds make a staggering list of promises, including higher returns, lower risk, combatting climate change and even supporting diversity. And many believe them: investments in ESG …
Conservative Party: who are the rebels and why do they want Boris Johnson gone?: nui7711 via Shutterstock Boris Johnson rose to power as the Conservative Party’s “Heineken” leader: deemed able to reach parts of the electorate that other Conservatives couldn’t. But fewer than three years after winning a stunning election victory, he now has the …
How to express yourself if you want others to cooperate with you – new research: Be inclusive and informal. Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock Collective action is often the key to creating dramatic social or environmental changes, be it reducing pollution and waste, diminishing overfishing by sourcing alternatives, or getting more scientists to openly share their data …
Five ways the new sustainability and climate change strategy for schools in England doesn’t match up to what young people actually want: Youth protestors in London in 2019. Ben Gingell/Shutterstock The UK government has introduced a new sustainability and climate change strategy for schools. However, our research shows that it does not go far enough …
British voters want lying politicians to face consequences – new study: Does the British public care about the integrity and honesty of its politicians? The answer to this question may profoundly shape domestic politics in the weeks ahead. The Metropolitan police are in the process of issuing fines to government officials who broke lockdown restrictions …
Why you really wouldn’t want to have blue blood: Blood is red and there is no debating that, right? Wrong. Crabs, lobsters, spiders and octopuses all have blue blood. There are even tales of the blue people of Kentucky. The term “blue blood” has been used since 1811 to describe royal families and the nobility. …
Don’t underestimate the value of giving feedback – new research shows people want to receive it: GaudiLab/Shutterstock Imagine you’re talking to someone and they have a big green piece of something they ate for lunch in their teeth. Do you tell them? Whether you do might depend on who they are (you might be more …
Here’s how far people want the government to limit their freedoms for the sake of the planet — new research: Many current consumer options are environmentally damaging. PxHere An opinion poll carried out just before the 2021 UN climate conference COP26, found that 79% of UK respondents “would accept stricter rules and environmental regulations” imposed …
Want to impress on Valentine’s Day? Then make sure to wear red: Shutterstock Sexual attractiveness is a preoccupation that clings to us throughout our daily lives. Today’s social media obsession with perfect beauty makes being attractive and feeling attractive seem all the more important. Being attractive feels crucial for increasing one’s chances of romantic relationships. …