Expert opinions cover coral reefs Trump mm erotica confidence and cannabis

In an article for The Conversation, Professors Mark Williams and Jan Zalasiewicz from our School of Geography, Geology and the Environment have explained how new findings from the Chagos Islands are a perfect parable for the Anthropocene.

• Read the article 'Coral reefs are at risk from rats that have invaded nearby islands' hosted on Think: Leicester here

In an article for The Conversation, Dr Chris Allen from our Department of Criminology has discussed comments recently made by President Donald Trump.

• Read the article 'Trump’s claim that Europe is ‘losing its culture’ is racism – and it must be challenged' hosted on Think: Leicester here

In an article for The Conversation, Dr Lucy Neville from our Department of Criminology has discussed how many women find it easier to identify with different genders in sexual scenarios.

• Read the article 'Male-on-male erotica is hugely popular among women – an expert on sex work explains why' hosted on Think: Leicester here

Dr Eva Krockow from our Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has contributed to The Conversation's 'The Anthill' podcast digging into the concept of 'confidence'.

• Listen to Dr Krockow on The Anthill podcast here

In an article for The Conversation, Yewande Okuleye from our School of History, Politics and International Relations has discussed cannabis, medical marijuana and CBD oil.

• Read the full article 'CBD Oil: what you need to know' hosted on Think: Leicester here

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