Ph. IRENA/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND Isabela del Alcázar, IE University If I had to sum up COP29 in a single word, it would be entropy. Borrowed from thermodynamics, this concept describes the delicate balance between order and disorder, a principle that governs both natural and human systems. An ecosystem, much like the climate negotiations,
Geoff Beattie, Edge Hill University The war in Ukraine has just edged up another notch. It has not been going well for Ukraine in recent months, and this week Joe Biden’s administration made the decision to allow Ukraine to fire US-supplied army tactical missile systems (Atacms) long-range missiles deep into Russia for the
Donald Trump at an election night celebration early on Nov. 6, 2024, when he claimed “an unprecedented and powerful mandate” from voters. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Julia R. Azari, Marquette University Shortly after the 2024 election was called in Donald Trump’s favor, he declared that voters had given him “an unprecedented and powerful mandate.”
Beneath the vast curtain of the cosmos lies an intricate choreography of celestial grandeur—a ballet of galaxies swirling and evolving amidst the boundless expanse of spacetime. Each galaxy, a resplendent tapestry of stars, gas, and enigmatic dark matter, tells a tale forged over billions of years. Guided by the unyielding principles of astrophysics,
Roukaya Kasenally University of Mauritius Mauritius’ opposition coalition – the Alliance of Change – won the country’s 10 November 2024 election by a landslide, taking all the seats in parliament. Its leader, Navin Ramgoolam, has been appointed prime minister. Mauritian politics scholar Roukaya Kasenally spoke to The Conversation Africa about what drove this
Encompassing immense diversity, Asia, the colossal and most densely populated continent, cradles some of the earliest and most transformative civilizations known to humanity. From the fertile expanses of Mesopotamia to the imperial grandeur of ancient China, Asia’s historical chronicles weave a narrative of complexity, ingenuity, and enduring influence. This exploration delves into the
Title: Freedom: Memoirs 1954 – 2021 Author: Angela Merkel Pages: 720 In Freedom: Memoirs 1954–2021, Angela Merkel invites readers to sit beside her at the quiet hearth of history, where the fire crackles with the echoes of crises, triumphs, and quiet, steadfast resolve. Co-written with her trusted political advisor, Beate Baumann, this memoir
Ed Turner, Aston University Germany is expected to hold a snap election in February after Chancellor Olaf Scholz reportedly agreed a deal with opposition politicians for an early vote. The recent collapse of Scholz’s coalition made a vote of confidence in the government highly likely, but Scholz had been pushing for it to
Throughout history, work has evolved hand in hand with technological advancements, from the steam engines of the Industrial Revolution to today’s digital metamorphosis. As automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and societal dynamics converge, the landscape of work is transforming in profound ways. Navigating these seismic shifts demands a proactive approach from individuals, organizations, and
Dr Inge Asselberghs has been closely involved in advanced graphene research over the past decade. Today, she’s at the forefront of EU-funded efforts to bring this “miracle material” out of the lab and into society. Asselberghs is part of an international team of researchers that set up a prototype manufacturing facility for graphene