Dr Daniel Devine says it would be a mistake for Labour to 'swing right' after Reform UK made gains in the local elections. He also says the First-past-the-post voting system is not sustainable. @danjdevine.bsky.social @sotonpolitics.bsky.social

Do you snack during a night shift? Our researchers have found that it might be better for your health to wait until the day time. www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/art...

Who does Spiderman vote for? How about Darth Vader? Read about @turnbulldugarte.com's latest study showing how people project their political views onto fictional heroes and villains. theconversation.com/who-does-spi...

📢ANALYSIS: UK emissions fell 3.6% in 2024 to lowest since 1872 🏭Coal lowest since 1666, when Great Fire ravaged London 🚗EVs pushed oil down despite more traffic, saving £1.7bn 🌇Gas down on "cleanest ever" power 📈📉Since 1990, CO2 -54% / GDP +84% www.carbonbrief.org/... 1/9

Fascinating research from @sotonpolitics.bsky.social which helps to explain the rise of right-wing populism in countries around the world.

Great to see this story covered by the BBC. Important research which give you a window into some of the really challenging scenarios paramedics face when caring for people at the end of life. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Did you know that the optical fibres that provide our internet can be turned into listening devices? No, this isn't a conspiracy theory! It's a new technology called Distributed Acoustic Sensing being explored by University of Southampton researchers. www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/02...

This article by @dremmaclaire.bsky.social could be required reading over the next few days... months... years. Feels like it's rarely been more important to take control of what you give your attention to. theconversation.com/how-a-mindfu...

Thanks for covering this fascinating story @mjflepage.bsky.social!

Fascinating article from @unisouthampton.bsky.social infectious disease experts about the harm antibacterial products are doing to our microbiome. Well done to @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social for championing legislation to tackle this. theconversation.com/antibacteria...

For every 100 cars sold in Norway, nearly 90 are electric, thanks to generous subsidies. It's set to become the first country to sell only zero emission vehicles - by the end of this year! Please can we start copying and pasting from Scandinavia! theconversation.com/how-smaller-...

University of Southampton researchers say the ultra-wealthy may have inadvertently strengthened the case for sweeping reforms aimed at limiting their power and wealth. Here's hoping 🤞 theconversation.com/billionaires...

Our researchers have revealed that Tyrannosaur, Spinosaur and Velociraptor-like dinosaurs roamed East Sussex 135 million years ago 🦖 They analysed fossilised teeth found by a retired quarryman in Bexhill-on-Sea. Find out more 👉 brnw.ch/UoS_News_Din...

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Feels like a bit of a tipping point for BlueSky!

Our researchers have found that children whose mothers took extra vitamin D during pregnancy continue to have stronger bones at age seven! www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/11...

“When you have a trusted voice that people recognize as an authority, as a voice of truth, and then to have words put in his mouth about war, politics and things that he has never said or may not ever endorse - it’s very concerning,” says Dr Jennifer Williams. www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...

As COP29 opens with a speech hailing fossil fuels, and the UK government vows to deregulate for economic growth, this is timely research. Researchers have proposed a 'resilience index' which takes 'planetary boundaries' into account as an alternative to GDP. www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/11...

Around two million people in the UK have long Covid. A new study suggests working days lost to the condition could be costing the economy billions every year. www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/11...

Five ways that climate change threatens human health: 1. New and emerging infectious diseases 2. Food security and nutrition 3. Access to healthcare 4. Air quality 5. Extreme heat From University of Southampton researchers Michael Head and Jessica Boxall. theconversation.com/five-ways-th...