Parasitic fly ‘sacrifices sight’ after finding host, study finds

01 June 2026

A blood-feeding parasitic fly loses visual sensitivity after finding a host and permanently giving up flight, new research shows.

When satire could destroy a career: the scandals of Georgian politician Charles James Fox

03 June 2026

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Callum Smith explains how scandal and satire transformed Charles James Fox into one of Britain’s first political celebrities, and shaped public opinion for decades.

‘Love language’ power in ancient Welsh poetry origins researched

08 June 2026

Welsh poets’ use of the language of love and intimacy to describe their relationships with powerful patrons is being explored as part of research at Aberystwyth University.

Could the war in Ukraine bring political change to Russia?

10 June 2026

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers provides insight into the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting how the conflict is increasingly posing significant reputational challenges for Russia.

How science is enhancing the aroma of new fungal fermented foods

10 June 2026

Researchers have developed an innovative approach to improving the aroma of alternative high-protein foods made from fermenting leftover bread crusts with forage grasses, traditionally used to feed livestock.