Category: MIL OSI
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Gradual v sudden collapse: what magnets teach us about climate tipping points
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By John Dearing, Emeritus Professor of Physical Geography, University of Southampton Andrey VP / shutterstock Some of Earth’s largest climate systems may collapse not with a bang, but with a whimper. Surprisingly, experiments with magnets are helping us understand how. We now widely accept that greenhouse gases…
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Modi’s visit to Ghana signals India’s broader Africa strategy. A researcher explains
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Africa (2) – By Veda Vaidyanathan, Associate, Harvard University Asia Center, Harvard Kennedy School Ghana has historically been an anchor of Indian enterprise and diplomacy on the African continent. New Delhi and Accra formalised ties in 1957. At the time, their partnership was grounded in shared anti-colonial ideals and…
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8 policies that would help fight poverty in South Africa’s economic hub Gauteng
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Adrino Mazenda, Senior Researcher, Associate Professor Economic Management Sciences, University of Pretoria Poverty goes beyond income. It often arises when health, education and opportunities fall short of meeting people’s needs. Individuals are classified as impoverished when they face deprivation in one-third or more of the indicators…
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Canada could use thermal infrastructure to turn wasted heat emissions into energy
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By James (Jim) S. Cotton, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University Buildings are the third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. In many cities, including Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary, buildings are the single highest source of emissions. The recently launched Infrastructure for Good barometer, released…
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To better detect chemical weapons, materials scientists are exploring new technologies
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Olamilekan Joseph Ibukun, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemistry, Washington University in St. Louis German troops make their way through a cloud of smoke or gas during a gas training drill, circa 1916. Henry Guttmann/Hulton Archive via Getty Images Chemical warfare is one of the most devastating…
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Water recycling is paramount for space stations and long-duration missions − an environmental engineer explains how the ISS does it
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Berrin Tansel, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Florida International University The water recovery system on the ISS is state of the art. Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP, File When you’re on a camping trip, you might have to pack your own food and maybe…
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Too many em dashes? Weird words like ‘delves’? Spotting text written by ChatGPT is still more art than science
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Roger J. Kreuz, Associate Dean and Professor of Psychology, University of Memphis Language experts fare no better than everyday people. Aitor Diago/Moment via Getty Images People are now routinely using chatbots to write computer code, summarize articles and books, or solicit advice. But these chatbots…
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Gene Hackman had a will, but the public may never find out who inherits his $80M fortune
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Naomi Cahn, Professor of Law, University of Virginia Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, pose for a photo in 1986 in Los Angeles. Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images Gene Hackman was found dead inside his New Mexico home on Feb. 26, 2025,…
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US government may be abandoning the global climate fight, but new leaders are filling the void – including China
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Shannon Gibson, Professor of Environmental Studies, Political Science and International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meet in Beijing in May 2025. Tingshu Wang/Pool Photo via AP When President Donald…
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UK and France pledges won’t stop Netanyahu bombing Gaza – but Donald Trump or Israel’s military could
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By Paul Rogers, Professor of Peace Studies, University of Bradford Keir Starmer says unless there’s a ceasefire and a peace process leading to a two-state solution, Britain will recognise the state of Palestine at the UN in September. The UK prime minister is following a similar, alebit…