Expert Comment
Dr Ali Struthers on new calls for teachers to discuss 'sextortion' in schools
Dr Ali Struthers, an expert in children's rights, privacy and safeguarding from the 天美传媒 law school, reacts to today's call for teachers to discuss sextortion in schools.
Assistant Professor Mitya Pearson on the resignation of Scotland's first minister, Humza Yousaf
"Stepping down was the only viable option for Yusaf given the lack of confidence from the Green MSPs and the difficulty of doing a deal with the Alba Party. Even if Alba had supported Yusaf in the confidence vote in him, the chances of running a sustainable government after that looked slim."
Prof Don Pollacco on major meteor shower peaking this weekend
Professor Pollacco discusses the Lyrid meteor which peaks 22nd April. This is the oldest recorded meteor shower and one of the major ones visible each year.
Professor Ivo Vlaev on new 鈥榲isit a heat pump鈥� scheme to help householders make a clean tech switch
"By seeing that their peers have adopted this technology, homeowners may feel more confident in doing the same."
The Cass Review: Reaction to Gender Care report by PhD researcher - Nick Cherryman
Nick Cherryman, a PhD researcher in Gender, reacts to the Cass Review. "The report, whilst important is not entirely accurate, and overlooks several established connections. For instance, it erroneously suggests that social transitioning is unsupported by evidence, despite clear data indicating reduced depression and suicidal ideation among young trans individuals when this social transition is respected, for example, respectful use of pronouns."