Is it game over for our attempts to avert dangerous climate change? For millions of people in India and Pakistan the answer is clearly yes… Read More »Climate Breakdown: Even If We Miss The 1.5°C Target We Must Still Fight To Prevent Every Single Increment Of Warming
Every year, the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow showcases the latest in Russian weapons systems – and this year’s, of course, had special… Read More »Ukraine War: Russia’s New Military Hardware Looked Good On Parade, But Are Less Impressive In The Field
Many women expect hot flushes, dry skin and night sweats when they reach the menopause. But the effect the menopause can have on the brain… Read More »Menopause: HRT’s Brain-Protecting Effect May Be Overstated
There have been widespread calls for a global ban on the sale and consumption of wild meat. Following the spread of COVID in early 2020… Read More »Banning Wild Meat Is Not The Solution To Reducing Future Disease Outbreaks
Japan is proposing to double its defence budget to around £86 billion, or 2% of its GDP. This move – like recent pledges by Germany… Read More »Japan’s Doubling Of Its Defence Budget Will Make The World A More Dangerous Place – Here’s Why
More than two years after a deadly strain of coronavirus was first identified in the central city of Wuhan, China remains locked in a COVID… Read More »China’s COVID Crisis And The Dilemma Facing Its Leaders, By Experts Who Have Monitored It Since The Wuhan Outbreak
Over 80% of international trade is carried by sea. Much of what we use and consume everyday either has been or will be transported on… Read More »Whale Sharks: How We Discovered What’s Killing So Many Of The World’s Largest Fish
Ai-Da sits behind a desk, paintbrush in hand. She looks up at the person posing for her, and then back down as she dabs another… Read More »Is AI-Generated Art Really Creative? It Depends On The Presentation
The UK is planning to significantly expand its nuclear capability, in an effort to decrease its reliance on carbon-based fossil fuels. The government is aiming… Read More »The Future Of Nuclear Waste: What’s The Plan And Can It Be Safe?
In the context of work, the digital divide has become less about access to devices and connectivity and more about skills and mindset. Many experienced… Read More »Working In The Metaverse: What Virtual Office Life Could Look Like