Does ‘nudge theory’ work after all?
Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Nudge theory has been used by governments across the world to guide populations to better behaviour. But has its effect been overstated? At the end of last year (2021), there was lots of excitement about the first comprehensive analysis of past research on techniques designed to change people’s behaviour (known as “nudging”), confidently showing […]
Surf park plans for Craigpark Quarry secure £26m investment
HarrisonStevens An artist’s impression of how the park might look Plans to create Scotland’s first artificial surf park have been boosted by £26m in funding from the Scottish National Investment Bank. The Wavegarden Scotland redevelopment of Craigpark Quarry near Ratho, Edinburgh, will see the creation of a 23-hectare country park. It will provide year-round inland […]
Opaque band creates interactive vinyl board game album
Opaque Moony (second in, bottom left) said Opaque once challenged itself to become the biggest band in Liechtenstein after discovering it had fans there A festival band has included a board game in the limited-edition launch of its new vinyl album cover to help fund its wider release. Opaque, based in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire, released […]
The hidden ocean pollution killing marine mammals
Alamy Noise pollution threatens whale and dolphin populations by interrupting their normal behaviour and driving them away from areas where they breed and feed (Credit: Alamy) Noise and chemical pollution in our oceans are affecting marine mammals’ ability to navigate, communicate and detect danger. I’ve worn glasses since the age of five, my hearing isn’t […]
What are the rules for schools in Wales?
Getty Images Schools are expected to adopt the new Covid rules by 20 September at the latest As pupils return to the classroom in Wales for the autumn term, they also come back to new Covid rules. New Welsh government guidance has been issued on testing, masks and social distancing, with measures based on local […]
How to be a sustainable parent
Alamy Millions of toys are sent to landfill every year, having barely been used (Credit: Alamy) Reusable nappies and zero-plastic baby food: is sustainable parenting doable? I am preparing to embark on a challenge to parent more sustainably, and, as I stand in my kitchen to get a feel for where I might be able […]
The Hundred: Scotland’s Kathryn Bryce aims to learn from team-mates
“It will be brilliant to benefit from their knowledge; that’s a big part of it,” said Bryce of her high-profile team-mates. “Because it’s such a short competition, you try and learn as much as possible and ask as much as possible. They have experience from all around the world and it’s great to have them […]
Rosie Hughes: The Wrexham striker unlocking defences and locking prison cell doors
“It started getting spoken about, and once something is spoken about in prison it’s exciting, it is something new to talk about. “Prisoners would come up to me and ask ‘do you play for Wrexham?’ and I couldn’t hide it in the end.” Wrexham Women FC’s success has been very difficult to hide in recent […]
Elon Musk unveils prototype high-speed LA transport tunnel
What did we learn from Elon Musk’s big reveal? Entrepreneur Elon Musk has unveiled a prototype underground tunnel in Los Angeles which is designed to transport cars at high speed around the city. The tunnel is only a mile (1.6km) long at the moment but the goal is a network to ease chronic traffic congestion. […]
US travellers are not the best tippers
tipping A new survey has some surprising results, with an unexpected – and some might say unfeeling – European nation trumping the US when it comes to tipping overseas. The stereotypical image of a US tourist is usually less than flattering: loud, intrusive and unaware, not to mention the apparel. But a new survey from […]