The Latest Breaking News from Academics

Authors say scientist’s role was acknowledged at the time of discovery – contrary to popular narrative

Dr Courtney McNamara and colleagues at Newcastle University fear joining the CPTPP deal could have a worrying impact on our health.

A Thai textbook designed by the Bureau of Academic Affairs and Educational Standards has come under criticism online and from academics who say it contains misleading lessons for fifth grade students.

An effort by the European Union to restrict the use of the name prosecco has been labelled as the "dodgiest claim" to a geographical indicator.

The government wants to regulate some of the territory's biggest water users. But academics and water policy experts say there are problems with the proposed changes that can't be sugar coated.

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The White House has announced a star-studded slate of members for the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, a panel of artists, museum professionals, academics and philanthropists that serves as an advisory board to President Joe Biden on culture issues

Academics said children should be informed before they start school.

Exclusive: Cost-cutting, casualisation and ‘ridiculous’ teaching loads are taking a toll on tertiary institutions – and some academics are fighting back