Cities sap our powers of concentration
If you live in an isolated rural area you are likely to concentrate better than if you live in a city, according to new ESRC- funded research.
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Safe food in a global system
The challenges of food security, global food systems and our dependence on food imports is explored in a new report.
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Scottish attitudes to 'devo max'
A new report has used data from the ESRC-supported Scottish Social Attitudes Survey to explore Scottish attitudes to more devolution.
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The demographic push to democracy
When life spans increase, people become more concerned with their rights - pushing societies towards democracy, according to research.
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Data lays foundation for alcohol pricing policy
ESDS datasets underpin the research evidence which UK and Scottish governments are using for plans to reduce alcohol misuse.
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