By Stephen Barber, Professor of Global Affairs, University of East London
Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election has brought big questions about what it means for Nato, Ukraine, the Middle East and, of course, global trade. Faced with the threat of protectionism, and outside the EU, the UK will have to make some tough choices.
Trump was chaotic and ego-driven when he was last in the White House. And despite becoming a convicted felon since leaving office, there is little indication that he has mellowed.
On “day…
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By Anders Hedenström, Professor of Theoretical Ecology, Lund University
Once every spring, a few days after the full moon, corals of the great barrier reef release eggs and sperm simultaneously – a phenomenon so spectacular it can be seen from space.
Not only does the Moon’s gravitational attraction interact with the Sun to cause our tides (ebb and flow), its orbit around Earth generates different Moon phases of varying luminosity. Scientists think the Moon’s light at a certain point each…
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By Helen Piper, Associate Professor in Television Studies, University of Bristol
The return of Henry VIII’s adviser Thomas Cromwell in a time of political and national turmoil sets up a tense conclusion to Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy.
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By John Curtice, Professor of Politics, University of Strathclyde and Senior Research Fellow, National Centre for Social Research
Polling of the US election has been widely criticised following the outcome of last Tuesday’s ballot. For weeks in the run-up to polling day the polls were widely reported as saying that the result was too close to call. Not only was there little difference between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in terms of national vote intentions, but this was also the position in seven “swing” states where the outcome would decide who would win the electoral college vote.
As a result,…
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By Michael Lavelle, Senior Lecturer in Landscape Management, Anglia Ruskin University
Every year people ask me, “why haven’t the leaves fallen yet?” If autumn starts on September 1 then by early November winter should be well on its way. And yet, an amateur photographer who has captured the season’s colours for several years in southern England recently told the BBC that 2024 appears to be running behind schedule.
You may have noticed it too: it is becoming more common for leaves to drop later in the season. A 2015 review…
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By Victoria (Vicky) McArthur, Associate Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University
Robert J. Teather, Associate Professor and Director, School of Information Technology, Carleton University
While metaverse supporters claim VR can virtually recreate in-person collaborative experiences, the ways users interact with VR systems can introduce usability issues.
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By Aidan McGartland, PhD student, Music Theory, McGill University
Disco classics, patriotic songs and celebrity endorsements featured heavily in the US election. Politicians can use music to evoke strong emotions and bring people together behind them.
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By Debra M Haak, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Queen's University, Ontario
A case before the Supreme Court of Canada could determine the constitutionality of the country’s prostitution law and statutes that criminalize third parties who benefit financially from the sex trade.
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By Sitong Michelle (Michelle) Chen, Senior Lecturer in International Business, Auckland University of Technology
New Zealand food manufacturers are beginning to embrace the circular economy but are up against a lack of government support, customer awareness and low-emission freight options.
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By Amanda Friesen, Associate Professor of Political Science, Western University
Kate Hunt, Lecturer in International Studies, Indiana University
The U.S. presidential election campaign and the Irish referendum on abortion in 2018 raise questions about whether a political messaging strategy focused on ‘real men’ is effective.
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