China finances most coal plants built today – it's a climate problem and why US-China talks are essential

A report from top energy analysts warns that to meet the Paris climate agreement goals, investment in new unabated coal plant projects should stop now.

Jeff Nesbit, Research Affiliate, Yale Program on Climate Change Communications, Yale University • conversation
May 24, 2021 ~9 min

Most coal plants built today are financed by China – it's a problem for the climate and why US-China talks are essential

China finances about 70% of all new coal plants worldwide. Energy analysts warn that there can be no more new coal projects if the world hopes to meet the Paris climate goals.

Jeff Nesbit, Research Affiliate, Yale Program on Climate Change Communications, Yale University • conversation
May 24, 2021 ~9 min


A Chinese hacking competition may have given Beijing new ways to spy on the Uyghurs

In its inaugural contest, the Tianfu Cup produced an iPhone hack that was allegedly used to spy on China's Uyghur minority.

Elochukwu Ukwandu, Lecturer in Computer Security, Department of Computer Science, Cardiff Metropolitan University • conversation
May 21, 2021 ~6 min

When will the first baby be born in space?

In the coming decades, governments and private companies will set up permanent bases on the Moon and Mars. And at some point, the first galactic baby will be born.

Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona • conversation
May 21, 2021 ~8 min

Tiangong: China may gain a monopoly on space stations - here's what to expect

China's leading role in the new space race could have a positive effect on geopolitics and science alike.

Steffi Paladini, Reader in Economics & Global Security, Birmingham City University • conversation
May 13, 2021 ~7 min

Here’s how much your personal information is worth to cybercriminals – and what they do with it

A thriving black market for stolen personal data makes millions of people vulnerable to spies, spammers, scammers and hackers.

Ravi Sen, Associate Professor of Information and Operations Management, Texas A&M University • conversation
May 13, 2021 ~7 min

The Chinese Mars lander: how Zhurong will attempt to touch down on the red planet

On May 17 China will attempt to land its first rover on Mars.

Deep Bandivadekar, PhD candidate, University of Strathclyde • conversation
April 28, 2021 ~7 min

GPS tracking could help tigers and traffic coexist in Asia

An infrastructure boom threatens endangered tigers across Asia. Scientists want to know more about how tigers behave near roads so they can design wildlife-friendly transportation networks.

Neil Carter, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Conservation, University of Michigan • conversation
April 23, 2021 ~9 min


New US climate pledge: Cut emissions 50% this decade, but can Biden make it happen?

Two energy and climate policy experts took a closer look at the Leaders Summit on Climate, the US pledge and today's industrial reality.

David Victor, Professor of International Relations, University of California San Diego • conversation
April 22, 2021 ~10 min

Hydrogen is one future fuel oil execs and environmentalists could both support as rival countries search for climate solutions

The genius of the Paris climate agreement was getting major oil producing countries to agree to a target, but they still have widely different views of energy's future.

John Ballantine, Professor of International Business, Brandeis University • conversation
April 20, 2021 ~10 min

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