The Conversation Why asbestos is still being found in some cosmetics - - Ashley Howkins, Technical Specialist and Lead Scientific Officer of the Experimental Techniques Centre, College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, Brunel University of London Lorna Anguilano, Senior Research Fellow, Quality Manager of the Experimental Techniques Centre, College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, and Assistant Director of the Wolfson Centre for sustainable materials development and processing, Brunel University of London - Asbestos related cancer has been linked with make-up containing talcum powder. Thirty years on from its first paying passengers, Eurostar now has a fresh chance to hit its potential - - Alison Carrol, Reader in European History, Brunel University of London - The company’s future will largely hinge on the UK’s relationship with its European neighbours. Anora: a refreshing depiction of sex workers as part of the working class - - Rachel Stuart, Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Deviant Identities, Brunel University of London - Anora isn’t some vulnerable girl waiting to be saved from sex work by a rich man. Fitness apps can reveal your location – updated laws would help plug this hole in our personal security - - Pin Lean Lau, Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Bio-Law, Brunel University of London - More awareness is needed of security issues with tech used to track our exercise goals. UK interest rates cut – here’s the outlook for property owners and home buyers after the budget - - Alper Kara, Professor of Banking and Finance, Brunel University of London - The more the government borrows, the more expensive it gets for everyone. Recruiting the world’s first disabled astronaut doesn’t mean space travel is inclusive – here’s how to change that - - Sean Cullen, Lecturer in Engineering Manufacturing, College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, Brunel University of London Ezgi Merdin Uygur, Lecturer in Digital Marketing, College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences, Brunel University of London Vanja Garaj, Professor of Design and Director of Research, Brunel University of London - Disabled astronauts have lots to offer, but spaceflight has traditionally been limited to the able-bodied. Como reconhecer o ‘burnout’ - e o que fazer se você for afetado - - Michael Koch, Reader in Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour, Brunel University of London Sarah Park, Professor in International Business, University of Leicester - O esgotamento pode ser uma condição séria e pode se manifestar de várias maneiras. How to recognise burnout – and what to do if you’re affected - - Michael Koch, Reader in Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour, Brunel University London Sarah Park, Professor in International Business, University of Leicester - Burnout can be a serious condition and can show up in a variety of ways. When Russia and Israel talk about setting up ‘buffer zones’ what they are really talking about is a land grab - - Iain Farquharson, Lecturer in Global Challenges – Security Pathway Lead, Brunel University of London - Buffer zones are supposed to be mutual agreements, not imposed by one side of a conflict on its rival. The Substance: Demi Moore is ferocious in gloriously gory satire on Hollywood’s female ageism - - Caroline Ruddell, Reader in Film and Television, Brunel University London - A Hollywood star whose career goes into free fall as she turns 50 makes a Faustian pact with explosive consequences. CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health issues – but here’s why it may not suit everyone - - Elena Makovac, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Department of Life Sciences College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Brunel University of London - As a clinical psychologist using CBT with my patients, I can attest to its efficacy – but I’ve also seen that it doesn’t work for everyone. Sonha muito acordado? Você pode ter a Síndrome do Desinteresse Cognitivo - - Sofia Barbosa Boucas, Reader in Psychology, Brunel University of London - A síndrome do desengajamento cognitivo pode ser tão comum quanto o TDAH, mas é muito pouco reconhecida. Millions benefited from mortgages fixed at low prices – now many are struggling with much higher monthly payments - - Alper Kara, Professor of Banking and Finance, Brunel University of London - Around 400,000 UK households are set to experience increases of 50% or more in their mortgage payments. Daydream a lot? Feel sluggish? Stare into space? You might have cognitive disengagement syndrome - - Sofia Barbosa Boucas, Reader in Psychology, Brunel University of London - Cognitive disengagement syndrome may be as common as ADHD, but it is vastly under-recognised. The Great Transformation by Karl Polanyi is a classic critique of capitalism – but it wasn’t an overnight success - - Gareth Dale, Reader in Political Economy, Brunel University of London - For the first time in 80 years, Karl Polanyi’s magnum opus has been published in the UK. ‘Jeremy Hunt is probably right to oppose the finance watchdog’s plans to name and shame firms under investigation’ – expert Q&A - - Alper Kara, Professor of Banking and Finance, Brunel University of London - The government and Financial Conduct Authority are at loggerheads over proposals to name and shame financial firms under investigation. Is the Rwanda plan acting as a deterrent? Here’s what the evidence says about this approach - - Matilde Rosina, Assistant Professor in Global Challenges, Brunel University of London - The Rwanda plan was meant to stop the boats – but all the evidence shows deterrence doesn’t work Religion and COVID-19: methodists and Church of England followers more likely to have been vaccinated than Muslims and Pentecostals - - Steven David Pickering, Docent, Political Science, University of Amsterdam Martin Ejnar Hansen, Reader in Political Science, Brunel University of London - Religious leaders are vital links for health services looking to counter vaccine hesitancy. Sky-high waiting times don’t make people trust the NHS any less – why that’s potentially bad news for Rishi Sunak - - Thomas Scotto, Professor of Politics, University of Glasgow Martin Ejnar Hansen, Reader in Political Science, Brunel University of London Steven David Pickering, Docent, Political Science, University of Amsterdam - When the public sees an institution is failing, they generally lose trust in it. Not so with the health service. Most countries do not take a fair share of refugees – here’s how we could incentivise them - - Matilde Rosina, Assistant Professor in Global Challenges, Brunel University of London - A global index could hold states accountable for refugee protection.