By Ligin Joseph, PhD Candidate, Oceanography, University of Southampton
The Pacific Ocean is warming unusually quickly, and this year’s El Niño has already surpassed previous records. Forecasters expect it to strengthen even further before approaching its usual peak around December.
El Niño, the warm phase of a natural fluctuation in the Earth’s climate system, can reshape weather thousands of miles away, bringing drought to some regions while increasing the risk of heavy rain and flooding in others. To understand why, you need to follow what happens to the Pacific’s warm water…
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By Jean Poitras, Professeur titulaire en gestion de conflits, HEC Montréal
Among primates, reconciliation quickly follows conflict. Among humans, the ego gets in the way: protecting one’s image often takes precedence over repairing social bonds.
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By Pauline Wakeham, Professor, Department of English and Writing Studies, Western University
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 invites people across Canada to learn about the history and impacts of the residential school system.
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By Jon Willis, Associate Professor, Physics and Astronomy, University of Victoria
The exoplanet LHS 1140b may have a temperature that could allow for liquid water on its surface. Just possibly, it could support the existence of life.
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By Bamo Nouri, Honorary Research Fellow, Department of International Politics, City St George's, University of London
US troops quitting Iraq leavesTehran a friendly neighbour and trading partner which can act as a pressure valve against international sanctions.
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By Victoria Esses, Professor, Psychology; Director, Centre for Research on Migration and Ethnic Relations; Co-Chair, Pathways to Prosperity Partnership, Western University
Allison Harell, Professor of Political Science, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Hazel Rose Markus, Professor of Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University
Prerna Singh, Associate Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Brown University
The psychology of hate helps explain how threats, poliitcal rhetoric and historical narratives can transform a displomatic dispute into lasting hostility.
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By Catherine Needham, Professor of Public Policy and Public Management, University of Birmingham
Elliott Johnson, Professor of Public Policy, Northumbria University, Newcastle
Hannah Bunting, Senior Lecturer in Quantitative British Politics and Co-director of The Elections Centre, University of Exeter
Peter Urwin, Director, Centre for Employment Research, University of Westminster
Steve Schifferes, Honorary Research Fellow, City Political Economy Research Centre, City St George's, University of London
In his first party conference speech as prime minister, Andy Burnham pledged to change the country – but warned of pain ahead as he puts his ideas into action. A panel of experts assesses his chances of success.
Risking it all for social care
Catherine Needham, Professor of Public Policy and Public Management, University of Birmingham
It was encouraging to see Andy Burnham give so much attention to social care in his speech. He even said he is personally willing to “pay a political price” to pursue a National Care Service. It looks like…
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By Alix Violet Freckelton, Research Fellow - Sun, Stars, and Exoplanets, University of Birmingham
A look at the night sky forecast to motivate you to dust off your telescope for the darker nights of autumn.
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By John Calabrese, Assistant Professor of International Relations, American University
The pact with Turkey and Pakistan has evolved quickly from a vague political commitment. Riyadh hopes it will help it navigate a thorny Middle East crisis.
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By Abigail Hall, Professor of Economics, University of Tampa
Aaron D. Wood, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Tampa
Americans are crazy about sports. But whether that passion requires taxpayers to subsidize new facilities every time leagues and franchises ask for them needs rigorous scrutiny.
A lot of money is at stake. For 2025, the NFL reported some US$14.5 billion in revenue, while the MLB collected an estimated $12.2 billion and the NBA earned…
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