Warfare ruins the environment – and not just on the front lines
War is often described as long periods of waiting punctuated by short periods of terror – for the environment, the reverse is true.
Jonathan Bridge, Reader / Associate Professor in Environmental Geoscience, Sheffield Hallam University •
conversation
Dec. 5, 2023 • ~9 min
Dec. 5, 2023 • ~9 min
The Doomsday Clock warns the world about catastrophe – here's why it stands at 90 seconds to midnight
Since 1947 the clock’s hand have been set at the beginning of every year.
Rod Thornton, Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in International Studies, Defense and Security., King's College London •
conversation
Nov. 15, 2023 • ~6 min
Nov. 15, 2023 • ~6 min
Collaborative water management can be a building block for peace between Israelis and Palestinians
As the war between Hamas and Israel grinds forward, two experts explain how Israelis and Palestinians have cooperated to tackle their region’s water challenges.
Richard Friend, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography, University of York •
conversation
Oct. 30, 2023 • ~11 min
Oct. 30, 2023 • ~11 min
Violent and disturbing war images from the Mideast can stir deep emotions − a PTSD expert explains how to protect yourself and your kids from overexposure
People, including children and adolescents, are being exposed to horrifying imagery in the news and on social media. But there are ways to stay informed without overconsuming harmful content.
Arash Javanbakht, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University •
conversation
Oct. 27, 2023 • ~10 min
Oct. 27, 2023 • ~10 min
How swarming animals can help humans and AI make better decisions
Research into swarming in nature is transforming healthcare, gambling and the military.
Samuel Johnson, DPhil Candidate in Mathematical Biology, University of Oxford
• conversation
Aug. 2, 2023 • ~8 min
Aug. 2, 2023 • ~8 min
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