Could early detection of central obesity in teenagers be made easier with a clearer, more consistent approach?

Dr Laura Gray is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield. Her academic interests include the development of ...

Football mega-events have become increasingly prominent, influenced by social and mass media coverage. Hosting such events can require significant investment in infrastructure, equipment or security.

In modern workplaces, promoting the flow of information and knowledge is vital for both efficiency and innovation in organisations. However, colleagues will still deliberately withhold or conceal work ...

If you've never heard an aggressive roar or cry of pain in your life, could you still voluntarily produce these emotional vocalisations? Our study suggests not. The Academic’s mission is simple: ...

Once pristine, Rock Creek now battles rising nitrate levels from septic systems, posing risks to aquatic life and threatening its iconic wildlife. The Academic’s mission is simple: Explain research.

How does flexoelectricity open new possibilities for semiconductors? A study reveals its potential to boost control and improve ferro-ionic performance. The Academic’s mission is simple: Explain ...

How can the ecosystem paradigm help navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities in the Indian Agricultural Sector? Why is any other approach limited? The Academic’s mission is simple: Explain ...

Offshore wind farms help fight climate change, but could they also be contaminating the ocean with toxic metals? What does this mean for the seafood we eat? The Academic’s mission is simple: Explain ...

Is traditional chromatography holding back scientific progress? See how 3D printing is making chemical separation faster, more precise and cost-effective. The Academic’s mission is simple: Explain ...

The Academic’s mission is simple: Explain research. We facilitate the communication of scientific knowledge between academics and laypeople by turning the latest discoveries from academic journals ...

Energy flows one way, but nature evolves shapes like river branches or water flow patterns that adapt over time to make movement easier and farther reaching. The Academic’s mission is simple: Explain ...