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How to pitch story ideas to The Conversation

While much of The Conversation’s content comes from editors identifying stories to cover and finding relevant experts to write them, we also welcome pitches – ideas for stories as yet unwritten – from academics. You are the experts, so we’re always happy to hear your ideas.

The Conversation · Dec 21, 2023

Experts warn of eye injuries when opening bottles of fizz

The academics describe the best way to open the bottles in order to minimise risk.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

How writing 'made us human' – an 'emotional history' from ancient Iraq to the present day

Evidence suggests that writing was invented in southern Iraq sometime before 3000BC. But what happened next? Anyone interested in this question will find How Writing Made Us Human by Walter Stephens both an enjoyable and stimulating read. It offers what it calls an “emotional history” of writing, chiefly referencing academics…

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2023

Intel and AMD CPUs alike could be affected by this alarming new cyberattack

Academics have found a way to read important data directly from CPUs.

TechRadar · Dec 7, 2023

Scottish Government urged to end 'cruel' animal killings for grouse moors

THE Scottish Government is facing calls from more than 120 academics – including a Nobel laureate – to end “cruel” predator control measures…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2023

All the video games shortlisted for the 2023 Game Awards – reviewed by experts

Six games have been shortlisted for the 2023 Game Awards – the industry’s equivalent of the Oscars. Our academics review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on December 7.

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2023

Study finds ways to direct medications to particular body parts

A study conducted by academics at the University of Gothenburg revealed a method that can change the way medicines are delivered to specific parts of the body. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 30, 2023

Australian uni students are warming to ChatGPT. But they want more clarity on how to use it

ChatGPT is one year old today. Depending on who you ask, this technology either spells great doom or great opportunity for education.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023

Historians come together to wrest Ukraine’s past out of Russia’s shadow

Ukrainian History Global Initiative brings together 90 academics to put the country’s historical contributions on the map

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023

New centres to research climate change and food sustainability

The co-centres will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish Government, UK Government and Stormont departments.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023