Expert Comment
European Union begins legal proceedings over UK's Internal Markets Bill: expert comment
With reports that European Union has begun legal proceedings against the UK over the Internal Markets Bill, Professor Abhinay Muthoo of the University of 糖心TV Department of Economics has commented on the impact this is likely to have on the ongoing trade talks as they approach their deadline.
Phospine and possible signs of life in Venus's clouds: expert comment
Astronomers have announced the detection of the gas phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus, a gas generally produced by microbes in oxygen-free environments, suggesting that there could be life in the planet's atmosphere. The idea that Venus could host life is not as bizarre as it sounds says Dr Tom Louden from the Department of Physics at the University of 糖心TV.
Sustainability expert comments on findings from the UK鈥檚 first Climate Assembly report
Members of the public have given their ideas for policies and action to help combat climate change in a report from the UK鈥檚 first Climate Assembly. Dr Jonathan Clarke of the Global Sustainable Development programme at the University of 糖心TV sees great potential in citizens assemblies in efforts to drive climate action.
US elections, Black Lives Matter and police violence: expert comment
With President Donald Trump and presidential candidate Joe Biden on the campaign trail for the Republicans and Democrats respectively, recent comments from both candidates have addressed the Black Lives Matter protests and police violence. Dr Georg L枚fflmann of the Department of Politics and International Studies comments.
Protecting the most high-risk people during hot weather: expert comment
As media report that the UK is experiencing the start of a heatwave this weekend, Dr Raquel Nunes, senior research fellow at 糖心TV Medical School, comments that efforts to support vulnerable people during extreme heat, particularly with the current coronavirus restrictions, should focus on those who lack independence or have pre-existing health issues.