Invasive carp threaten the Great Lakes − and reveal a surprising twist in national politics

Democratic governors and President Donald Trump agree to fight an invasion of non-native fish that has spread up the Mississippi River and threatens the Great Lakes.

Mike Shriberg, Professor of Practice & Engagement, School for Environment & Sustainability, University of Michigan • conversation
yesterday • ~10 min

Trump’s f-bomb: a psychologist explains why the president makes fast and furious statements

Donald Trump appears to react quickly and emotionallly to foreign policy decisions, a psychologist explains why that could be.

Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology, Edge Hill University • conversation
June 25, 2025 • ~7 min

Federal energy office illustrates the perils of fluctuating budgets and priorities

When presidential administrations turn over, funding levels and project priorities change. A look at one specific government office demonstrates how these shifts in direction waste time and money.

Christelle Khalaf, Associate Director, Government Finance Research Center, University of Illinois Chicago • conversation
June 24, 2025 • ~11 min

Why the Musk and Trump relationship is breaking down – a psychologist explains

As the Musk v Trump feud steps up a level there are classic signs from a psychological point of view of why they are falling out.

Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology, Edge Hill University • conversation
June 6, 2025 • ~7 min

How Trump’s ‘gold standard’ politicizes federal science

The first Trump administration also used words like ‘transparency,’ ‘reproducibility’ and ‘uncertainty’ − to try to block regulators from using important health studies when writing pollution rules.

H. Christopher Frey, Glenn E. Futrell Distinguished University Professor of Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University • conversation
June 5, 2025 • ~10 min

Uncertainty at NASA − Trump withdraws his nominee for administrator while the agency faces a steep proposed budget cut

Under the proposed budget, several major projects, such as the Mars Sample Return and the Space Launch System, would face cancellation.

Wendy Whitman Cobb, Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, Air University • conversation
June 3, 2025 • ~8 min

Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile defence system – an expert explains the technical challenges involved

Attempts to destroy ballistic missiles in flight face major technical hurdles.

Jack O'Doherty, PhD Candidate in Nuclear Strategy, University of Leicester • conversation
May 23, 2025 • ~7 min

WHO is finalizing a new treaty that prepares for the next pandemic − but the US isn’t signing

The US withdrew from treaty negotiations on President Trump’s first day in office.

Nicole Hassoun, Professor of Philosophy, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
May 22, 2025 • ~7 min

Trump moves to gut low-income energy assistance as summer heat descends and electricity prices rise

The problem of high energy prices and rising numbers of people unable to afford them isn’t lost on the Trump administration.

Shelley Welton, Professor of Law and Energy Policy, University of Pennsylvania • conversation
May 13, 2025 • ~9 min

Trump guts low-income energy assistance as summer heat descends and electricity prices rise

The problem of high energy prices and rising numbers of people unable to afford them isn’t lost on the Trump administration.

Shelley Welton, Professor of Law and Energy Policy, University of Pennsylvania • conversation
May 13, 2025 • ~9 min

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