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Opinion: Special Feature (1 of 3): Histories
In the first of a special three-part series of articles, Researcher Network member, Catherine Oliver discusses her vegan-related research...(Read More)
Opinion: Vegan diets and intelligence: beyond the clickbait
Researcher Network member, Imogen Allen and co-author, Samuel March, give their opinion on the research that was used...(Read More)
Research briefing: Dissociating meat from its animal origins
The first systematic literature review of research on consumers’ tendency to dissociate meat from its animal origins has been published. ...(Read More)
The Expert Series Feb/March 2020: Veganuary & Vegan Culture
https://ro.uow.edu.au/asj/vol6/iss2/12/In the second edition of The Expert Series for this year, RAC Chair, Dr Richard Twine considers...(Read More)
Project Update: Look Me in the Eyes - A Blind Spot in Our Empathic Gaze with Farmed Animals
What exactly does empathy look like, how do we measure it and how can we encourage more people to feel...(Read More)
Project Update: Mankind’s Romantic Relationship with Animal Abuse
Researcher Network member, Rebecca Stanton, updates us on her research, considering how industries that harm animals, such as the farming...(Read More)
Project update: Perceptions About Veganism
The Ecologist and The Vegan Society launch an extensive report into attitudes about veganism.(Read More)
Research briefing: Most meat eaters support veganism as ‘ethical’ and good for the environment
A new survey finds support for veganism among meat eaters, but suggests most think it is inconvenient, expensive and a...(Read More)
The Expert Series 2020 (Jan): Dreaming of a Vegan Christmas?
In this first edition of the Expert Series for 2020, RAC member, Dr Kristof Dhont (University of Kent) and ...(Read More)
Research briefing: Multiple health and environmental impacts of foods
A recent study considers how consuming an additional serving of certain foods is associated with particular health outcomes and aspects...(Read More)
Research briefing: Fishes, Sentience and the Law
A recent study explores how despite recent increases in the interest towards bird and mammal protection, less attention is paid...(Read More)
Research briefing: Animal 'Outgroups' and Ideology
A new study looks at how beliefs and behaviors directed at animal 'outgroups' are dependent upon (1) how an animal...(Read More)
Research briefing: Greenhouse gas concentrations reach yet another high
Levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have reached another new record high, according to the World Meteorological Organization....(Read More)
Research briefing: Veganism, happiness and mental health
Can a vegan diet improve mental health and help cut health care costs? Recent Australian research considers the links between...(Read More)
Research briefing: World Scientists’ Warning of a Climate Emergency
Scientists have a moral obligation to clearly warn humanity of any catastrophic threat and to “tell it like it is.” 11,000 researchers...(Read More)
