Demand for computer chips fuelled by AI could reshape global politics and security
The effects of AI’s growth on global security could be difficult to predict.
March 4, 2024 • ~8 min
The effects of AI’s growth on global security could be difficult to predict.
Large parts of Appalachia’s forests, once owned by coal companies, now make money for investors by storing carbon. But the results bring few jobs or sizable investments for residents.
Though the Global South tends to experience higher disease burdens, most public health decisions and knowledge generation are centered in the Global North.
Scientists now have a better understanding of the risks ahead and a new early warning signal to watch for.
Land subsidence is a factor as preparations are made for rising sea levels and strengthening storms. Human infrastructure, including buildings and groundwater extraction, increases vulnerabilities.
Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea have disrupted trade between Asia and Europe – could ships cross the Arctic instead?
Collaborative hub founded by philanthropist Lisa Yang will catalyze academic innovation and result in real-world, global impact.
An atmospheric scientist explains how rising temperatures are helping to fuel extreme storms, floods, droughts and devastating wildfires.
A new way of measuring emissions may let the biggest polluters evade their responsibility to tackle climate change.
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