Is the world really sleepwalking to war? Systems thinking can provide an answer
An aggressive posture is one thing – but doing something about it is another, as countries factor in the costs and risks of aggression.
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White House plan for a ‘golden age’ of science ignores the structures that made the US a scientific superpower
A new White House science strategy, laid out in a report titled Science: A New Golden Age, challenges an 80-year-old model that made the US the global scientific leader.
Never mind SpaceX’s Falcon 9, where’s my Millennium Falcon?
We’re on the cusp of being able to consistently launch and land rockets, greatly reducing the cost of space travel. But how long before there’s a Millennium Falcon in every garage?
Wagner group’s Yevgeny Prigozhin reportedly died in private jet crash – if confirmed, it wouldn’t be first time someone who crossed Putin met a suspicious demise
The lesson in the presumed death of the mercenary leader two months after his mutiny against Putin: Don’t make yourself an enemy of Russia’s leader.
Five reasons Warhammer 40,000 should be considered a great work of science fiction
While it is fair to say that Warhammer 40k has so far been underrepresented in science fiction circles, it seems the tide is finally starting to turn.
NZ’s vital kelp forests are in peril from ocean warming – threatening the important species that rely on them
New Zealand’s kelp forests provide food and shelter for many marine species of commercial and cultural value. But they are at risk from warming oceans, run-off from land and marine invaders.
How does a US president settle on his science policy?
Innovation is a huge part of economic growth – and the White House needs to be well-informed on science and tech issues when setting goals and budgets. Here’s how presidents get up to speed.
Israel can and will ignore US appeals to minimize casualties in Gaza
Conflict has escalated between Joe Biden and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu over the conduct of the Israel-Hamas war. But a national security veteran says the US has little leverage over Israel.
Ancestral Remains of First Nations people were once stolen for trophies. Now they will have a national resting place
The proposed National Resting Place in Canberra will be a vital step towards a more complete telling of this nation’s story.
The Tadamon Massacre: Two researchers secretly investigate mass murders in Syria
Two academics have identified the perpetrators of a massacre committed in 2013 by Syrian loyalist forces. An episode that says a lot about the reality of Syria in the last 10 years.