Will Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran deal jeopardise North Korean negotiations?
By Tony Walker Tony Walker explores whether Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal could fracture alliances and jeopardise North Korea negotiations. President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to withdraw from the multilateral agreement to restrain Iran’s...
Could bats guide humans to clean drinking water in places where it’s scarce?
By Theresa Laverty Doctoral candidate Theresa Laverty looks at how bats could guide humans to clean drinking water in places where it is scarce. Desert life depends on reliable access to water. In Namibia’s stark Namib Desert, where I spent 18 months doing research...
How do predators help farmers?
By Christopher O’Bryan, Eve McDonald-Madden, James Watson, Neil Carter Predators are helping farmers and reducing car crashes with surprising results. Humans may be Earth’s apex predator, but the fleeting shadow of a vulture or the glimpse of a big cat can cause...
Are identity politics emancipatory or regressive?
By John Bowen & Will Kymlicka John Bowen and Will Kymlicka discuss whether identity politics are emancipatory or regressive. Identity politics are a pervasive feature of the modern world. From caste-based politics in India to the rise of xenophobic Christian...
What do universities spend on accessing the results of publicly funded research?
By Mark C. Wilson University research is generally funded from the public purse. The results, however, are published in peer-reviewed academic journals, many of which charge subscription fees, as Mark Wilson explains. I had to use freedom of information laws to...Subscribe by Email
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