
Trump’s unpredictable approach to Iran could seriously backfire
US president Donald Trump has now publicly approved a plan of attack against Iran, which includes a strike against its underground nuclear facility at Fordow (though, at the time of writing, a final decision to go ahead...

Israel’s attacks have exposed weaknesses in Iran, but it’s in little danger of collapsing
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said that his countrys campaign in Iran could certainly lead to regime change. In an interview with Fox News on June 15, he called the government in Tehran very weak and...

Why Israel — and potentially the U.S. — are sure to encounter the limits of air power in Iran
As the war between Israel and Iran escalates, Israel is increasing its calls on the United States to become involved in the conflict. Former Israeli officials are appearing on U.S. news outlets, exhorting the American...
Indigenous engagement is essential for small modular nuclear reactor projects
With climate change-fuelled natural disasters becoming more frequent and devastating for communities around the world, the need for cleaner energy solutions is more urgent than ever. When it comes to transitioning away...

Jaws helped spur a fishing frenzy – so how have the world’s sharks fared since the 1975 release?
Steven Spielbergs Jaws opened across North America on June 20 1975, and immediately tapped into the primal human fear of being hunted by a huge, savvy predator. Set on a fictional island off the coast of New England, the...

Israel’s conflict with Iran escalates as Trump considers US involvement
Israels attack on Iranian nuclear facilities and military leadership last week has quickly escalated into the most severe conflict between the two foes in decades. They have been trading missile attacks, with Israel now...

The great coral reef relocation
This article was first published in The Conversations Imagine email newsletter. Sign up to receive a weekly roundup of the academic research on climate action. Underwater cities. Rainforests of the sea. Bulwarks against...