I’m a political scientist, and the Alabama Supreme Court’s IVF ruling turned me into a reproductive-rights refugee

I’m a scholar, not an activist or an advocate. But now one of the most intimate, personal events of our lives had been turned into a political event by the state’s highest court.

Spencer Goidel, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Auburn University • conversation
March 11, 2024 ~10 min

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.

Alina Vaduva, Director of the Business Advice Centre for Post Graduate Students at UEL, Ambassador of the Centre for Innovation, Management and Enterprise, University of East London • conversation
March 4, 2024 ~8 min


Wolf protection in Europe has become deeply political – Spain's experience tells us why

Some European countries view wolf protection differently to others. A look at Spain’s experience may explain why.

Hanna Pettersson, Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of York • conversation
Oct. 16, 2023 ~8 min

Rishi Sunak’s green backtracking contrasts strongly with previous prime ministers’ efforts

Past prime ministers could afford to talk big on climate change – but now the impact of the environmental crisis is manifestly real, Sunak can’t afford to appease those who oppose green policies.

Marc Hudson, Visiting Fellow, Science Policy, University of Sussex • conversation
Aug. 3, 2023 ~7 min

Political crowdfunding does more than raise money – it can also rile up opponents

Crowdfunding has become a go-to means of raising money for political causes, but the monetary show of support can cause opponents to double down on their opposition.

Sanorita Dey, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland, Baltimore County • conversation
July 18, 2022 ~8 min

Climate activism has so far been fairly peaceful: here’s why that might change

Global climate movements have espoused nonviolence, but some are adopting more radical tactics in light of the increasing threats posed by climate change.

Alex McLaughlin, Research Associate in Existential Risk, University of Cambridge • conversation
July 7, 2022 ~8 min

Roe overturned: What you need to know about the Supreme Court abortion decision

By a 6 to 3 majority, the Supreme Court decided to overrule the landmark Roe decision and end almost 50 years of access to abortion being a constitution right.

Nicole Huberfeld, Edward R. Utley Professor of Health Law and Professor of Law, Boston University • conversation
June 24, 2022 ~11 min

Trying to cool the Earth by dimming sunlight could be worse than global warming

The risks of using aerosols to reflect sunlight and cool the planet include creating extreme weather and worsening catastrophes.

Aaron Tang, PhD Scholar in Climate Governance, Australian National University • conversation
Feb. 7, 2022 ~8 min


Twitter's algorithm favours the political right, a recent study finds

Research shows Twitter tends to amplify the tweets of politically right-wing sources over left-leaning sources.

Shoaib Jameel, Lecturer in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, University of Essex • conversation
Jan. 31, 2022 ~6 min

In the face of chaos, why are we so nonchalant about climate change?

Humanity faces an extraordinary threat - why are so many of us not motivated into action?

Tom Pettinger, Research Fellow in Politics and International Studies, University of Warwick • conversation
Oct. 19, 2021 ~6 min

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