Is Russia looking to put nukes in space? Doing so would undermine global stability and ignite an anti-satellite arms race

Russia isn’t likely to put nuclear missiles in space, but their reported anti-satellite weapon is just as alarming. An expert on nuclear strategy explains.

Spenser A. Warren, Postdoctoral Fellow in Technology and International Security, University of California, San Diego • conversation
Feb. 17, 2024 ~9 min

A new generation of spaceplanes is taking advantage of the latest in technology

Spaceplanes seemed out of favour when the shuttle was retired in 2011; they now seem to be making a comeback.

James Campbell, Reader, Brunel University London • conversation
Feb. 8, 2024 ~9 min


Whistleblower calls for government transparency as Congress digs for the truth about UFOs

All who testified before a congressional subcommittee claimed that UFOs pose a threat to national security, though there’s still no public evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial.

Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona • conversation
July 27, 2023 ~9 min

The microchip industry would implode if China invaded Taiwan, and it would affect everyone

The disruption of Taiwan’s chip industry would affect everyone.

Robyn Klingler-Vidra, Associate Dean, Global Engagement | Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Sustainability, King's College London • conversation
June 9, 2023 ~8 min

What is a UFO? The US shot down three mysterious objects as interest and concern increase over unidentified craft

There are thousands of sightings of UFOs – or ‘unidentified aerial phenomena’ as the US government prefers to call them – every year.

Wendy Whitman Cobb, Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, Air University • conversation
Feb. 15, 2023 ~5 min

Spy balloons: modern technology has given these old-fashioned eyes in the sky a new lease of life

Balloons can still be useful for gathering intelligence when used alongside satellites and aircraft.

David Stupples, Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Director of Electronic Warfare Research, City, University of London • conversation
Feb. 14, 2023 ~7 min

COP26: how the world's militaries hide their huge carbon emissions

Military emissions reporting is only voluntary. And what we cannot see, they will not cut.

Oliver Belcher, Assistant Professor of Geography, Durham University • conversation
Nov. 9, 2021 ~8 min

The US Army tried portable nuclear power at remote bases 60 years ago – it didn't go well

Nearly 60 years after a radiation-leaking reactor was removed from a US Army base on the Greenland ice sheet, the military is exploring portable nuclear reactors again.

Paul Bierman, Fellow of the Gund Institute for Environment, Professor of Natural Resources, University of Vermont • conversation
July 20, 2021 ~10 min


The US Army tried mobile nuclear power at remote bases 60 years ago – it didn't go well

Nearly 60 years after a radiation-leaking reactor was removed from a US Army base on the Greenland ice sheet, the military is exploring portable nuclear reactors again.

Paul Bierman, Fellow of the Gund Institute for Environment, Professor of Natural Resources, University of Vermont • conversation
July 20, 2021 ~10 min

How you can help veterans every day

The rate of death by suicide is rising among veterans. The most common stressor is a serious relationship difficulty.

Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, Distinguished Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, Purdue University • conversation
Nov. 10, 2020 ~7 min

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