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5 facts you should know about Choanoflagellates

Barry S. C. Leadbeater, author of The Choanoflagellates: Evolution, Biology and Ecology (2015) provides some interesting insights into the world of Choanoflagellates!

Barry Leadbeater | 3 Dec 2015

The Future of Online Relationships

In the 4th part of our cyberpsychology roundtable discussions we asked our 4 authors what role has the internet had to play in modern day social relationships and what does the future hold for generations that are growing up online?

2 Dec 2015

Understanding the Earthquake Threat

The author of Earthquake Time Bombs answers our questions about earthquake preparedness, regions at risk, and why the alarm needs to be raised.

1 Dec 2015

Debating Limits and Growth

Stephen Macekura, the author of Of Limits and Growth, considers the challenges facing the World Climate Summit this December. You can also read an excerpt from his book below.

Stephen Macekura | 30 Nov 2015

Merry Wiesner-Hanks on writing The Cambridge World History

Editor-in-Chief Merry Wiesner-Hanks introduces The Cambridge World History and gives an insight into how the World's history was mapped across its 7 volumes.

26 Nov 2015

When Kids Go Online

Participants:  Patricia Wallace, the author of The Psychology of The Internet John Suler, the author of The Psychology of the Digital Age Kent Norman, the author of Cyberpsychology Raphael Cohen-Almagor,...

25 Nov 2015

How environmental destruction became a business opportunity

Christopher Wright and Daniel Nyberg, co-authors of 'Climate Change, Capitalism and Corporations: Processes of Creative Self-Destruction' (2015), look at the role of business in the climate change crisis.

Christopher Wright, Daniel Nyberg | 24 Nov 2015

Preparing for the Next Earthquake

In Earthquake Time Bombs, seismologist Robert Yeats sounds the alarm on major cities that are living under threat of a major earthquake...and may not be prepared when one strikes. Explore this map to see which cities are at risk and learn what steps they can take to improve safety.

23 Nov 2015

The Illusion of Digital Permanency

John Suler, the author of Psychology of the Digital Age: Humans Become Electric, juxtaposes the constantly changing nature of the digital world with the reassurances of permanency it promises.

John Suler | 20 Nov 2015

Misusing the Internet

Four Cambridge authors continue their roundtable discussion about cyber psychology by addressing what happens when cyber bullies and online aggressors misuse the powerful tools the web provides.

18 Nov 2015

Exotic Reflections

Ralph P. Locke, author of Music and the Exotic from the Renaissance to Mozart (2015), explores how music can conjure a sense of 'exoticism'.

Ralph P. Locke | 17 Nov 2015

Round Up of the First Ever Academic Book Week

This week has seen the UK’s first ever Academic Book Week; a celebration of the diversity, innovation and influence of the academic book. The week was architected by the Academic Book of the Future Project,...

13 Nov 2015