Can Trump survive Michael Cohen’s turn?

Can Trump survive Michael Cohen’s turn?

By Neil Visalvanich Will Donald Trump survive Michael Cohen’s decision to turn on him? Neil Visalvanich investigates. Donald Trump’s former personal attorney and “fixer”, Michael Cohen, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of fraud, among other crimes,...
How does climate change affect conception? 🔊

How does climate change affect conception? 🔊

We know there are higher death rates because of climate change, but how is it affecting birth rates? Alan Barreca’s research has looked at the effects of climate on fertility rates. Maria Armoudian spoke to Barreca about his research. Alan Barreca is an...
Should we ban killer robots?

Should we ban killer robots?

By Bonnie Docherty Bonnie Docherty lays out the case to ban ‘killer robots’ to protect what she calls fundamental moral and legal principles. When drafting a treaty on the laws of war at the end of the 19th century, diplomats could not foresee the future...
Q+A: Why do people ‘take action’?

Q+A: Why do people ‘take action’?

The past few decades have witnessed moments of great social change and environmental action. From developing research on climate change, environmental disasters, sustainability movements, and the increasing polarisation of the entire debate — our “dying planet”...
Q+A: Does democracy have a dark side?

Q+A: Does democracy have a dark side?

Democracy, the idea of governing of, for and by the people, is a long-exhausted principle, particularly in places like the United States and New Zealand. However, Michael Mann suggests that democracy may also have a dark side. Mann suggests that majorities can and do...
What will be Kofi Annan’s legacy?

What will be Kofi Annan’s legacy?

By Danny Bradlow Danny Bradlow explores the legacy of former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Kofi Annan (80) was an important historical figure who played a critical role in many key events of the 1990s and 2000s. His death is therefore an opportunity to...