Geoengineering is politically off-limits – could a Trump presidency change that?
Trump has long been a climate-sceptic. But he’s close to tech figures who like big technological solutions to global problems.
Shaun Fitzgerald, Director, Centre for Climate Repair, University of Cambridge •
conversation
Feb. 17, 2025 • ~6 min
Feb. 17, 2025 • ~6 min
Cutting funding for science can have consequences for the economy, US technological competitiveness
The jury’s out on whether the US is still at the top of global science. Proposed cuts to major agencies could mean completely ceding that title.
Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona •
conversation
Feb. 17, 2025 • ~9 min
Feb. 17, 2025 • ~9 min
Why do skiers sunburn so easily on the slopes? A snow scientist explains
The powdery snow that skiers and snowboarders love, especially on crystal clear days, plays a big role in how much your skin will burn.
Steven R. Fassnacht, Professor of Snow Hydrology, Colorado State University •
conversation
Feb. 17, 2025 • ~6 min
Feb. 17, 2025 • ~6 min
Heat pumps have a cosiness problem
‘The coal fire was where most of our participants let their minds linger.’
Aimee Ambrose, Professor of Energy Policy, Member of Fuel Poverty Evidence and Trustee of the Fuel Poverty Research Network, Sheffield Hallam University •
conversation
Feb. 17, 2025 • ~7 min
Feb. 17, 2025 • ~7 min
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